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Zachary Harness

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced professional in the hospitality industry, skilled at thriving in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and ensures customer satisfaction. Emphasizes teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting evolving needs. Proficient in multitasking, addressing customer inquiries, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Recognized for reliability and a results-driven approach, with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Bartender

Wings ETC
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.

Server/Bartender

Darden Restaurants
09.2023 - 04.2024

Serve and mix drinks for customers, boosting satisfaction and repeat visits through attentive service

  • Efficiently manage multiple tables, ensuring timely service and high customer turnover
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver seamless dining experiences, enhancing team efficiency
  • Resolve customer complaints swiftly, maintaining positive dining environments
  • Upsell menu items, contributing to increased daily sales and revenue
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality

Teaching Assistant

Northern Illinois University
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating positive learning atmospheres conducive to academic success.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Customer Service Representative

Hy-Vee
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and company alike.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Server

The Junction
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Effectively managed customer issues, ensuring a positive dining experience and building customer loyalty
  • Partnered with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery, improving overall guest satisfaction and reducing wait times during peak hours
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Education

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - ACTING

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling

  • Guest engagement
  • Bassett Certified (renewed 2023)
  • Food handlers licensee (renewed 2024)

Certification

  • Basset, 2023, Shows the completion of relevant safety materials in order to prevent the over serving of alcohol.
  • Food Handlers, 2024, Shows the completion of training and regards to the safe serving handling and storage of food.

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Darden Restaurants
09.2023 - 04.2024

Server/Bartender

Wings ETC
06.2023 - 08.2024

Customer Service Representative

Hy-Vee
01.2021 - 08.2022

Teaching Assistant

Northern Illinois University
08.2020 - 05.2023

Server

The Junction
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Basset, 2023, Shows the completion of relevant safety materials in order to prevent the over serving of alcohol.
  • Food Handlers, 2024, Shows the completion of training and regards to the safe serving handling and storage of food.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - ACTING

Northern Illinois University
Zachary Harness