Allison Garvin
Saint Paul
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Applebee's Grill + Bar, excelling in customer service and staff training. Proven ability to motivate teams and manage dining room operations effectively. Skilled in menu management and fostering community relationships, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
11.2025 - Current
- Provided positive, informative, quick and personalized costumer service to all guests
- Accurately explained menu items and suggested appropriate options or alternatives for allergy concerns
- Utilized slow periods to restock supplies and provide assistance to coworkers and management
- Built community relationships with regular costumers
- Developed experience working with a POS system through placing orders, managing bills, and executing a proper check out.
- Followed local alcohol laws to remain compliant with restaurant regulations
- Resolved costumer concerns promptly, politely, and professionally
- Managed time and and resources wisely to ensure all guests were properly tended to
Host Trainer
Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2025 - Current
- Properly explained and executed in detail the requirements of a hosting position
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments
- Oversaw the advancement of many trainees
- Accurately described and required the adherence of safety measures and sanitation needs
- Demonstrating proper techniques for carrying dishes safely and resetting table placements
- Reported and described in detail to management the quality of job completion for multiple trainees
- Offered judgement free feedback and inspired inquiries
Host
Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.2025 - Current
- Organized reservations to keep scheduling demands and avoid overbooking
- Properly quoted wait times to guests, servers, management, and kitchen staff
- Monitored seating area and restocking dining materials regularly or as needed
- Practiced polite and helpful costumer service to all guests
- Completed daily side work, opening work, and closing work responsibilities regularly without fail
- Safety carried and sorted large amount of dishes in the kitchen and dining room
- Maintained proper sanitization and cleanliness for the entire dining room
- Remained positive and worked quickly in harsh social settings or demanding work environments
Online Reseller
Depop
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Advertised professionally and effectively to promote personal business
- Created clear, precise and properly detailed product and service information
- Managed product returns and exchanges to properly adhere to costumer needs and concerns
- Accurately photographed and uploaded merchandise
- Monitored and evaluated sales performance to make informed decisions and improve results
- Promptly packaged and shipped items directly to costumers
Child Caregiver
Independent Caregiving
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible for safety of children
- Ensured safe and positive environment
- Developed flexibility and adaptability
- Cultivated interpersonal skills (empathy, compassion, patience)
- Succeeded with scheduling and organizing
- Assisted in medical needs for children
Lawn Maintenance Worker
Independent Lawn Care
06.2021 - Current
- Built community relationships
- Developed attention to detail
- Built stamina working in harsh outside environments
- Succeeded in using new equipment and identifying and fixing issues with said machinery
Pet Care Provider
Independent Animal Caregiving
03.2016 - Current
- Responsible for safety of multiple animals
- Distributed accurately measured food and medicine to multiple animals
- Monitored animal behavior to minimize discomfort and safety hazards
- Maintained hygiene, cleanliness, diet, and exercise for multiple animals
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodbury High School
Woodbury, MNSkills
- Costumer Service
- Nutrition memorization
- Food inspection
- Order and delivery practices
- Staff scheduling
- Training execution
- Motivational techniques
- Reservation coordination
- Dining room management
- Menu management
- Telephone reception
- Activities leadership
- Social and academic development
- Lawn mowing expertise
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Pet safety
- Online Advertising
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
11.2025 - Current
Host Trainer
Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2025 - Current
Host
Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.2025 - Current
Online Reseller
Depop
06.2024 - 06.2025
Child Caregiver
Independent Caregiving
06.2021 - Current
Lawn Maintenance Worker
Independent Lawn Care
06.2021 - Current
Pet Care Provider
Independent Animal Caregiving
03.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Woodbury High School