Abigail Gass
Savannah,GA
Summary
Liberal arts student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in Professional Writing at Georgia Southern University. Interested in a career in publishing, grant writing, and non-profit work.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server Assistant
Marbled and Fin - Savannah
03.2026 - Current
- Responsible for customer relations, background support, and kitchen management assistance via direct communication with the chefs. Expected to think and pivot very quickly, remain focused and high-energy for hours at a time, adapt to change, and assist multiple servers and guests at once.
Bookseller
E. Shaver, Bookseller
10.2025 - 08.2026
- Responsible for handling cash and card transactions on the POS system, monitoring inventory, and shelving books. Expected to be knowledgeable on local history and classic literature to better assist customers in finding a book suitable for their interests.
Bartender, cashier, expediter
Wicked Bao
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Interacted with customers and learned excellent time management skills in a very fast-paced environment, expanded on knowledge of money management, communication, and problem solving, was responsible for the nightly deposit and managing issues with customers and menu accessibility (allergies, accommodations, etc.) Responsible for managing the kitchen at peak business hours and making sure all food sent out of the kitchen was up to our standards and was put on the table in a timely manner.
Server, hostess
Brett's Waterway Cafe
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Primarily responsible for customer relations and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. Interacted with people of a wide variety of backgrounds with poise and genuine interest was very important, as the restaurant attracted many tourists. Responsible for managing reservations, assisting guests with questions and requests, updating the reservation book every day, and handling phone calls.
Camp counselor, lifeguard, music leader
Camp Weed Summer Camp
05.2023 - 08.2023
- As an Episcopal church camp counselor at a sleepaway camp that hosts hundreds of campers from the ages of seven to 17, emotional availability and time management was the top priority. Being able to navigate interpersonal relationships, questions about faith and spirituality, and difficult situations (thunderstorms, sickness, injuries, etc.) with patience, love, and understanding was absolutely crucial. Became a much more astute observer of my surroundings. Had the opportunity to manage and lead large crowds and perform in front of hundreds of people with ease and excitement.
Cashier, line cook
Black Cat Pizzeria
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Learned money management and communication skills, both with customers unfamiliar with the menu and structure of the restaurant, and the kitchen staff trying to create and serve the best food possible. Often made pizzas and/or salads, and was responsible for assembling the line at the beginning of the day and deep cleaning and resetting the line at the end of the night.
Line cook, barista, hostess
The Patio Place
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Learned excellent situational and spatial awareness, as well as rigorous time management and attention to detail. Responsible for any coffee that was ordered, often in high volume. Managed reservations virtually and in person, assisted guests with inquiries, and updated the reservation book daily.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA05-2027
Associate in Arts - Jacksonville, FL
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL12-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Effective time management
- Team collaboration
- Strong attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
Certification
ServSafe Food Manager: Examination completed 04/20/2022, valid until 04/20/2027
Timeline
Server Assistant
Marbled and Fin - Savannah
03.2026 - Current
Bookseller
E. Shaver, Bookseller
10.2025 - 08.2026
Bartender, cashier, expediter
Wicked Bao
01.2024 - 06.2025
Server, hostess
Brett's Waterway Cafe
10.2023 - 06.2025
Camp counselor, lifeguard, music leader
Camp Weed Summer Camp
05.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier, line cook
Black Cat Pizzeria
01.2022 - 05.2023
Line cook, barista, hostess
The Patio Place
08.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Georgia Southern University
Associate in Arts - Jacksonville, FL
Florida State College At Jacksonville