- Enjoy participating in working out for overall physical and mental well-being
- Exploring various forms of art, such as music, writing, and art, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Team Sports
Alisa-Mae Martin
Columbia,SC
Summary
Seeking an internship position where I can learn and develop skills under the instruction of psychology professionals in behavioral therapy, and counseling.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Columbia, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Collect reservation information and communicate updates to guests via mobile device or in-person.
- Accommodate guests with children and special needs to promote a comfortable dining experience.
- Monitor dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
- Answer phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Escort guests to the seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
- Inspect dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Adhere to all safety regulations set forth by the restaurant management team.
Server
1878 Butchers Block
Landrum, SC
05.2025 - Current
- Provide attentive table service by taking orders, answering questions, and ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Deliver food and beverages promptly and accurately while maintaining service standards.
- Assist bartenders with preparation, restocking, and customer service support.
- Complete daily side work to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient dining environment.
- Buss and reset tables quickly to ensure smooth service flow and guest turnover.
- Collaborate with team members and management to handle high-volume shifts effectively.
- Balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
- Upsell menu items and beverages to enhance guest experience and maximize sales.
- Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and specials to answer guest inquiries.
- Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation standards in all service areas.
Sales Associate
Crawfords of Landrum
Landrum, SC
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted customers with returns and exchanges according to store policy.
- Maintained cleanliness of store floor, displays and counters in accordance with health regulations.
- Operated a cash register to process payments from customers accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to meet sales targets and store objectives.
- Collaborated effectively with other shop workers to maintain a positive work environment.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Conducted price changes and label updates as directed by management.
- Brought customer issues to the immediate attention of the supervisor to achieve quick resolutions.
- Assisted parts personnel with managing inventory, receiving and stocking.
- Provided assistance with product selection, demonstrating knowledge of available items, prices and related services. Assisted in receiving, unpacking, and organizing new stock deliveries.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Organized backroom storage area for easy access to merchandise when needed.
- Created attractive merchandise displays to promote sales.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Helped shop personnel complete assignments.
- Maintained work area organization and cleanliness to uphold production levels and safety standards.
In-Home Nanny
Private Employers
Tryon, NC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Read books aloud to promote language development skills and imagination growth.
- Engaged in educational activities like reading and crafts to encourage learning and creativity.
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance. Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Monitored television time according to parental requests.
- Monitored children's behavior and reported concerns and milestones to parents.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Provided a safe environment in the home by adhering to safety standards while caring for the children.
Hostess and Expo
Southside Smokehouse
Landrum, SC
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Collected reservation information and communicated updates to guests via mobile device or in-person. Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote a comfortable dining experience. Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Escorted guests to the seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the restaurant management team.
- Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered. Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations. Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
- Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer feedback or complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Business
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2028
High School Diploma -
Landrum Highschool
Landrum SC05-2024
Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Computer literacy
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Patience and composure
- Goal-oriented mindset
Affiliations
- Psi Chi Inductee, Psychology Honors Sorority and Fraternity
- UofSC Intramural Volleyball Team
Interests
Timeline
Hostess
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
10.2025 - Current
Server
1878 Butchers Block
05.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Crawfords of Landrum
05.2024 - 08.2025
In-Home Nanny
Private Employers
05.2024 - 08.2024
Hostess and Expo
Southside Smokehouse
03.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Business
University of South Carolina - Columbia
High School Diploma -
Landrum Highschool