Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Aliana Duran

Caffe Amici
Selden,NY
2
Languages
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

Ambitious Finance and Risk Management & Insurance student with a 3.77 GPA and coursework in finance, applied statistics, and business analytics. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills through involvement in academic organizations and customer-facing roles. Seeking a summer internship to leverage analytical expertise and financial knowledge in a practical setting.

Work History

Server

1 Month
Lizards Thicket | 08.2026 - Current
  • Provided prompt and courteous service to enhance guest dining experience.
  • Assisted in order accuracy by confirming details with customers before processing.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery during peak hours.
  • Contributed to positive team environment through effective communication and cooperation.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Restaurant Hostess

3 Years 3 Months
Caffe Amici | 06.2023 - Current
  • Managed reservations and waitlists, optimizing seating efficiency during peak hours.
  • Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere in high-traffic dining environment.
  • Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely service and guest satisfaction.
  • Trained new hostesses on operational procedures, enhancing team performance and guest experience.
  • Handled guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism, maintaining positive relationships and resolving issues swiftly.

Education

High School Diploma

Newfield High School | Selden, NY
  • National Honor Society Member
  • National Language Honor Society member
  • National Technical Honor Society member
  • Awarded the "Minds and Motions" award 2021-2025
  • Awarded the "Hispanic Academic Achievement" Award 2024
  • Honor Roll each year from 2021-2025
  • Relevant Coursework: College Accounting through Farmingdale State College, College Calculus through Suffolk County Community College & College Pre-Calculus & Calculus through Suffolk County Community College
  • Completed AP course in Environmental Science
  • 96.6667 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Kickline
  • Elected Captain of Varsity Kickline (2024-2025)
  • DECA Member
  • Varsity Leaders Club Member

BBA - Finance & Risk Management Insurance

University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | 05-2028
  • Dean's List Fall 2025
  • Dean's List Spring 2026
  • Trey and Ashley Ackerman Annual Fund Scholarship Recipient
  • Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Finance, Applied Statistics for Business, Operations Management, & Computer Information Systems in Business
  • 3.77 GPA
  • Carolina Finance Outreach Organization Member
  • American Marketing Association Member
  • Women in Business Council Member
  • Alpha Chi Omega Member

Skills

Professional presentation
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Professional appearance
Strong work ethic
Memory retention
Leadership

Certification

  • Garnet Ai Fluency 101, University of South Carolina - August 18th, 2026

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Server

Lizards Thicket
08.2026 - CurrentRead More

Restaurant Hostess

Caffe Amici
06.2023 - CurrentRead More

Newfield High School

High School Diploma
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University of South Carolina

BBA from Finance & Risk Management Insurance
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Aliana Duran