Alexis McDowell
Monroe,GA
Summary
Hardworking waiter with several years of experience and solid background in food service field. Highly skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of delivering speedy service while working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress/Barback
The Brown Fig
Monroe, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted with opening and closing shifts.
- Restock and clean bar and server areas.
- Offered clear direction and assistance to team members regarding their responsibilities
- Managed regular visits to purchase groceries
- Successfully managed the opening and closing of the TOAST system
- Handling money and working on a register.
- Analyzed, monitored, and maintained inventory of the bar.
Student Teacher
Georgia Public School System
, Georgia
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked with all elementary grades in general and special education.
- Utilized technology, books, music, and manipulatives to promote a successful learning opportunity.
- Implemented classroom management.
- Planned and implemented five weeks of lesson plans covering Math, ELA, Reading, and Foundations units.
- Support students daily.
- Administer assessments and assignments.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on student need levels.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, counselors, and other teachers.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Completed and observed progress monitoring.
- Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
Food & Beverage Cast Member
The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with fryers, grill, pizza oven, hot line, and scooping ice cream.
- Provided excellent guest service by acknowledging special occasions, quality of food, and offering assistance.
- Trained as a location trainer, onboarded new cast members, and ensured compliance with TPHC and HACCP standards across all five locations.
- Trained as a stocker for my location, efficiently used time management and organizational skills to make sure my section was show ready, and worked with fellow cast members to make sure that produce being sold met all TPHC requirements.
- Demonstrated exceptional talent in creating unforgettable experiences for visitors at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Substitute Teacher
George Walton Academy
Monroe, GA
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Facilitated instructional sessions for students ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade.
- Collaborated with homeroom teachers to lead the following day's instruction.
- Administered assessments and assignments.
- Prepared lessons efficiently and effectively, even in time crunches with no available lesson plans.
- Supervised and guided field excursions.
- Guided students during transitions to and from assemblies.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Sales Person
Lilly Pulitzer
Key West, FL
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted with opening and closing shifts.
- Executed tasks of unpacking, hanging, and steaming clothes
- Handled financial transactions accurately while operating a point-of-sale system
- Provided support to customers for utilizing the dressing room.
- Sparked social conversations with customers to provide friendly atmosphere and smooth shopping experience.
Private Family Nanny
Covington, GA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Transported children to various afterschool activities
- Assisted students with homework and exam preparation
- Making dinner and putting children to bed on certain occasions.
- Administered medication if needed and monitored health issues related to allergies or asthma.
- Organized age appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, reading time, and music.
- Developed strong relationships with both parents to ensure open communication regarding the children's progress.
Catering Sales Manager
Salamandras’ Catering
Monroe, GA
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Successfully managed and monitored catering operations
- Result-driven sales professional with proven track record of exceeding catering targets
- Communicated effectively with customers
- Successfully completed caterings.
- Created catering menus for corporate events and weddings while maintaining a cost-effective approach.
- Prepared detailed proposals outlining menu options, costs, delivery times, payment terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Special Education -
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05.2024
Skills
- Instructional Technology
- SMART Board
- IPad applications
- Microsoft: TEAMS
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Word
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Organization
- Decision Making
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Summa Cum Laude
- President's List Scholar
Timeline
Food & Beverage Cast Member
The Walt Disney Company
01.2024 - 08.2024
Student Teacher
Georgia Public School System
08.2023 - 12.2024
Waitress/Barback
The Brown Fig
08.2022 - Current
Sales Person
Lilly Pulitzer
05.2022 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
George Walton Academy
01.2020 - 05.2023
Private Family Nanny
08.2019 - 03.2020
Catering Sales Manager
Salamandras’ Catering
12.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Special Education -
Middle Georgia State University