Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Extracurriculars
Service Work
Generic

Alexa O'Halloran

Portland

Summary

Motivated and dependable student with three years of leadership experience as a lead trainer and host in the hospitality industry, combined with a strong background in academic and extracurricular leadership. Skilled in organization, communication, and supporting others in both individual and group settings. Recognized for reliability, hard work, and the ability to create welcoming, supportive environments. Eager to contribute to new working environment and community.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess/Trainer

Thirsty Lion Gastropub
06.2022 - Current
  • Served as lead trainer for new hires.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservations, to-go orders, and seating arrangements.
  • Managed communication throughout the restaurant to maintain smooth operations.
  • Maintained clean and organized front-of-house areas, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for guests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06-2029

High School Diploma -

Jesuit High School
Portland
06-2025

Skills

  • Exceptional communication
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Influencing others
  • Advocacy
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Guest relations
  • Public relations skills
  • Restaurant operations
  • Community service

Timeline

Hostess/Trainer

Thirsty Lion Gastropub
06.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications

University of Oregon

High School Diploma -

Jesuit High School

Extracurriculars

Jesuit High School Student Government Program

  • Elected All Student Body Vice President and Head of Public Relations (2024-2025)
  • Elected Junior Class President and Head of Public Relations (2023-2024)
  • Selected At-Large Representative (2022-2023)
  • Diversity and Inclusion Student Council Representative
  • Student Leadership Metro League Conference Emcee (2024)
  • Head of Special Events and Advertising for annual Food Drive


Jesuit High School Ambassador Program

  • Lead Ambassador (2023-2025)- One of 3 selected by Jesuit’s director of Admissions
  • Core Team Leader (2022-2025)- Facilitates Ambassador Core Team to plan orientation and class-bonding
  • Shadow Team Leader (2023-2025)- Organizes and assigns shadow visits
  • Emcee of AI Panel Discussion at Jesuit High School’s Financial Aid Luncheon (2024)
  • Student representative in Jesuit High School’s Open House student panel (2022-2025)
  • Travels with ambassador program to prospective student's schools
  • Selects, trains, and leads Jesuit Ambassadors for all events


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

  • Speaker at Los Padre Unidos, a meeting for Spanish-speaking families at Jesuit High School (2024)
  • Organizes and Advertises Social Justice Week (2022-2025)
  • Presented in Jesuit's Social Justice Week (2023)
  • Led Workshop in Jesuit's Social Justice Week (2023-2025)
  • Planned and performed in Community Celebration Assembly at Jesuit High School (2021-2025)


Campus Ministry

  • Sings in Liturgy Band for School Mass (2022-2025)
  • Freshmen Overnight Retreat Leader (2023,2025)
  • Sophomore Overnight Retreat Leader (2024)
  • Freshmen Day Retreat Leader (2022,2023).
  • Advertises Campus Ministry Opportunities (2022-2025)

Participates in Campus Ministry Retreats and Encounters (2021-2025)


Theater

  • Oregon Thespian
  • Finalist for Regional Acting Competition in Comedic Duo Acting
  • Roles/Positions (2021-2025): Lead, Ensemble, Stage Manager, Director, and Costumer


Service Work

  • Writing Lab Fellow/Tutor in Jesuit High School's Library (2023-2025)
  • Hurtado Center- Tutoring non-English speakers for citizenship test and/or English proficiency at Jesuit High School (2023-2025)
  • Co-Chair of Jesuit High School Annual Food Drive (2023-2025)
  • Camp Stand By Me Volunteer Counselor (2024)
  • THPRD Community Park Clean-up (2022)