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Ajoni I. Runnion-Bareford

Federal Way,WA

Summary

Motivated professional server with engaging personality,polished verbiage, and a flexible approach. Experienced as a fine dining server in with an upbeat, friendly and positive attitude in a team driven fast-paced environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Pest Control Technician

Eco Shield Pest Solutions
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism, maintaining a clean appearance and courteous demeanor while interacting with clients.
  • Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
  • Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations, and isolate sources.
  • Number 1 in company facing reviews

(This was a seasonal job)

Front of House Server

Fogo De Chão
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Professional polished verbiage
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food and wines
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Sales
  • Team work in fast paced environment

Front of House Server

Stony River Steakhouse And Grill
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Silent polished professional service and verbiage
  • Teamwork in a teamwork orientated service style
  • 45 second greets
  • Menu knowledge of menu items and ability to guide and answer guests’ questions in a polished, professional way
  • Professional wine and champagne service
  • Marking steak knives or silverware before meal presentation, transition, and/or remarking
  • Side work, tables to standard, cashouts, polishing silverware and wine and champagne glasses

Server Team Lead

The Cheesecake Factory
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Service and guest handling of an upper casual standard
  • Extensive menu knowledge of a large menu
  • Opening and closing the restaurant, and working together as a team player

Server

Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Ensure guest receive optimal and professional service
  • Guide guest through whole dining experience from seating to payment
  • Worked diligently on side work suck as running food, pre busting tables, filling ice, and opening and closing the restaurant

Volunteer

Camp Hope
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Perform daily routine cleaning to ensure cleanliness of facility
  • Prep food for meals and wash dishes for a group of 60 people
  • Complete weekly maintenance on ground, such as weeding, mowing and garbage disposal

Labor Apprentice

Laborers Union
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Aided Journeyman with various labor tasks for the day
  • Arranged straps to ensure safety
  • Prepared tools and machinery for Journeyman

Vehicle Commander

United States Army
03.2011 - 04.2015
  • Maintained military readiness and standards at all time
  • Ensured safety and basic needs of troops was maintained
  • Led a team to maintain vehicle readiness
  • Applied knowledge of and maintenance of weapons systems

Education

High School Diploma -

Homeschool
Deerfield, NH

Commercial Driver’s License -

Commercial Driver School
Lakewood, WA

Skills

  • Personable professional service
  • Punctual
  • Professional wine and champagne Service
  • Food Sales and Promotion
  • Food and Beverage Pairings
  • Menu Presentation
  • Menu Item Recommendation
  • Service Prioritization

Timeline

Licensed Pest Control Technician

Eco Shield Pest Solutions
03.2024 - 09.2024

Front of House Server

Fogo De Chão
06.2022 - 01.2024

Front of House Server

Stony River Steakhouse And Grill
06.2021 - 12.2021

Server Team Lead

The Cheesecake Factory
06.2020 - 06.2021

Server

Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
05.2019 - 05.2020

Volunteer

Camp Hope
06.2018 - 02.2019

Labor Apprentice

Laborers Union
10.2015 - 01.2016

Vehicle Commander

United States Army
03.2011 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Homeschool

Commercial Driver’s License -

Commercial Driver School
Ajoni I. Runnion-Bareford