Allie Szymendera
Buffalo,New York
Summary
As a future teacher, I am passionate with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. I am highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Waitress
Chris Mahoney
05.2022 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
- Completed credit payments via card processing systems.
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
- Operated [Type] POS systems to cash out customer checks and complete order transactions.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Nanny
Kailey Mongeon
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Certified Lifeguard
Phil Schneider
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
- Provided valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in positive learning environment.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Inspected pools and pools areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
- Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
- Inspected and tested pool equipment functionality to minimize hazards.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Williamsville East High School
East Amherst, NY06.2020
Skills
- Leads, directs, and facilitates regular meetings of the Marketing Department, in conjunction with the Marketing Advisor
- Member of the Executive Council
- Member of the Program Council
- Conducts a competitive analysis of the chapter’s brand and all marketing activities, in collaboration with the Membership Recruitment Department
- Develops a written strategic brand strategy, in collaboration with the Executive Council and Advisory Board
- Oversees the creation of the chapter’s content strategy, including content pillars
The skills I am most proud of and would highlight the most are the skills I have acquired through my experience as the Vice President of Marketing in my sorority, Alpha Phi
- Oversees the chapter’s social media efforts
- Oversees the chapter’s merchandising efforts
- Manages the chapter’s communication plan, including media pitching and press releases
- Manages and updates the chapter’s website
- Creates and manages the chapter’s brand ambassador plan, in conjunction with the Membership Recruitment department, Director of Social Media, and Director of Merchandising
- Oversees department completion of the Event Planner Guide in a timely manner
- Oversees department budget, in conjunction with Marketing Advisor
Timeline
Nanny
Kailey Mongeon
05.2023 - 08.2023
Restaurant Waitress
Chris Mahoney
05.2022 - Current
Certified Lifeguard
Phil Schneider
05.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
High School Diploma -
Williamsville East High School