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Elizabeth Gorsline

Elizabeth Gorsline

Chicago,IL

Summary

  • Ambitious, hard-worker with 5+ years of work experience seeking work experience in anticipation of Journalism graduate school.
  • Participated in various extracurricular activities, including Center for Leadership, Delta Phi Sorority, and Spanish Club.
  • Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills while balancing academic and extracurricular commitments.
  • Eager to learn, gain more experience, and explore new avenues in the media/journalism field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

The Publican
09.2024 - Current
  • Support servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest daily.
  • Work with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Take reservations and to-go orders by phone, answer customer questions, and inform of accurate wait times.
  • Train new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Was assigned to put together a spreadsheet of 500+ people in the industry to use as guide for accomodations regarding reservations.

Volleyball Coach and Club Organizer

Michigan Volleyball Academy
11.2022 - 04.2024

Coached girls ages 14-16, teaching them lessons about skill, technique, and the role and responsibility of being a teammate. 

Helped build practice plans, bring attention to the club through social media, and worked with other coaches to schedule practices and tournaments.

Assistant, Researcher, Receptionist

DP Fox Ventures
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in organizing and maintaining research materials and files
  • Communicated effectively with team members and clients to gather information and provide updates
  • Coordinated and scheduled appointments, meetings, and conference calls, sitting in on all. 
  • Conducted research over the phone regarding the companies many car dealerships, evaluating their success in customer service.
  • Travelled to over 15 dealerships to meet with employees and customers, assessing the effectiveness of staff to customer needs.

Student Lead

Hope College Center for Leadership
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided leadership and guidance to a team of student workers in a fastpaced environment
  • Trained new student workers on job responsibilities and company policies and company goals
  • Fundraised, researched, and provided two companies with plans for future success in their new endeavors, whether that be related to social media, budgeting, fundraising, or targeting a particular audience.
  • Presented our final findings to the clients/companies that hired us and followed along as they continued with their next steps.
  • Worked with clients daily in order to gadge what their needs were. 

Teaching Assistant

Peoples Church Preschool & Child Care
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Worked with children aged 1-6.
  • Facilitated small group activities and provided individualized attention to students
  • Assisted lead teacher in creating lesson plans and instructional materials
  • Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive and safe learning environment

Kitchen Worker/Meal Prepper

Alpha Phi Soroity
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Gained the ability to efficiently follow recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure consistent meal preparation.
  • Collaborated with co-workers to successfully run the kitchen and deliever meals.

Cashier

Bill and Pauls Sporthaus
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly and efficient service
  • Maintained knowledge of store products and promotions to assist customers with their purchases
  • Accurately counted and handled cash, credit, and debit transactions
  • Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing products

Server/Cashier

Jersey Junction
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Greeted and seated customers promptly, providing quality and personable customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, restocked supplies, and assisted with opening and closing duties

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Political Science and Government

Hope College
Holland, MI
05-2024

Skills

  • Team Leadership and Communication
  • Efficiency Adaptability
  • Intentional Collaboration
  • Research and Media Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Excel, Canva, and Social Media Marketing

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Hostess

The Publican
09.2024 - Current

Assistant, Researcher, Receptionist

DP Fox Ventures
05.2023 - 09.2023

Volleyball Coach and Club Organizer

Michigan Volleyball Academy
11.2022 - 04.2024

Student Lead

Hope College Center for Leadership
08.2022 - 03.2023

Teaching Assistant

Peoples Church Preschool & Child Care
10.2021 - 01.2022

Kitchen Worker/Meal Prepper

Alpha Phi Soroity
08.2021 - 01.2022

Cashier

Bill and Pauls Sporthaus
12.2019 - 08.2020

Server/Cashier

Jersey Junction
05.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Political Science and Government

Hope College
Elizabeth Gorsline