Alex Peng
Leander,TX
Summary
Motivated and creative aspiring social media marketer with hands-on restaurant experience and a passion for food and cooking.. Eager to bring creativity, food-industry knowledge, and a strong understanding of online trends to a social media opportunity
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Marketer
Truss Advertising
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging content strategies for multiple social media platforms.
- Assisted in managing daily social media posts and interactions with followers.
- Collaborated with design team to create visually appealing graphics for campaigns.
- Monitored and analyzed social media metrics to track engagement and performance.
- Researched industry trends to inform content creation and marketing strategies.
- Coordinated scheduling of posts to optimize audience reach and engagement.
- Created visually appealing graphics for use in social media posts, improving overall aesthetic appeal of profiles and increasing user interaction.
- Analyzed social media metrics to refine tactics for improved audience engagement and retention rates.
- Trained junior team members on best practices for social media management, resulting in higher-quality output from all staff members involved.
- Created 4-5 Posts Every Week highlighting the customers content and what they're brand message wants people to see
Host
Ling Wu Asian Restaurant at the Grove
02.2025 - Current
- Welcomed and seated guests, ensuring a smooth and efficient dining experience.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table turnover and guest flow.
- Assisted in training new hosts on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with waitstaff to coordinate seating arrangements during peak hours.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and readiness, contributing to overall ambiance.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items to provide accurate information to guests.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
- Sat around 200-300 covers and over 100 reservations throughout the shift while organizing and switching around tables based on the customers preference.
Expeditor
Ling Wu Asian Restaurant at the Grove
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated timely delivery of menu items to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined order processing to enhance workflow efficiency in busy service periods.
- Monitored inventory levels regularly to prevent stockouts and maintain optimal supplies.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to prioritize orders based on preparation times and customer requests.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing more effective system for managing expediting requests.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials, leading to smoother production schedule.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and best practices for expediting orders.
- Maintained organized communication between front-of-house and kitchen teams for seamless operations.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards while handling and delivering food items effectively.
- Completed over 200- 300 tickets of food per shift ensuring every table has exactly what they got in the quickest time we could provide
Social Media Content Creator
Appliance House Outlet
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation in social media campaigns.
- Enhanced brand awareness by creating engaging and shareable social media content.
- Increased follower count with strategic use of hashtags and collaboration with influencers.
- Grew online community engagement significantly by designing and executing targeted social media campaigns.
- Boosted audience interaction, responding promptly and creatively to comments and messages.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
Head Food Runner
Ling Kitchen
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Supervised food runners to ensure efficient service and timely delivery of orders.
- Maintained knowledge of allergy protocols and communicated necessary information effectively to kitchen staff, ensuring the safety of guests with dietary restrictions.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, prioritizing tasks during peak hours while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline order preparation and communication.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced service efficiency during peak hours.
- Maintained Professionalism in the omakase presented and answered to 20 guests every night with information about the courses
Intern
Ling Kitchen
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food preparation and service delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations for optimal safety.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during peak service hours.
- Worked In high stress environment and gained new knowledge on specific foods and flavors.
- Trained with head pastry chef helped develop new recipes as well as learn techniques and taste development
Education
High School Diploma -
Harmony School Of Endeavor
Austin, TX05.2027
Skills
- Social media strategy
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Social media engagement
- Creative thinking
- Advertising strategies
- Team leadership
Certification
BACE Certified (2025-Present)
Food handlers Manager Certified (2026-Present)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Interests
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
- Food Tourism
- Adventure Travel
- Swimming
- Fundraising Events
- Volunteer Work
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Volunteer Travel
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Singing
Timeline
Social Media Marketer
Truss Advertising
08.2025 - Current
Host
Ling Wu Asian Restaurant at the Grove
02.2025 - Current
Head Food Runner
Ling Kitchen
01.2025 - 03.2026
Intern
Ling Kitchen
01.2025 - 06.2025
Expeditor
Ling Wu Asian Restaurant at the Grove
03.2024 - Current
Social Media Content Creator
Appliance House Outlet
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Harmony School Of Endeavor