Anabelle Labbe
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Dedicated and versatile employee with extensive experience in the food service industry, customer service, and animal care. Known for maintaining a calm and professional demeanor in fast paced environments while delivering speedy and efficient service. Strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills contribute to building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues. Comfortable working in diverse settings and always eager to take on new challenges. Proven ability to adapt quickly and excel in various roles, making me a valuable asset to any team.
Work History
Waitress
Charter Oak Country Club
Hudson, MA
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Presented food and beverages to members at tables.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Presented menus to members to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Maintained a polite and professional demeanor to members.
- Checked with members to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve member experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
Massachusetts
06.2017 - Current
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Tested equipment prior to use, verifying good working order.
- Reviewed sets of photographs to select best work.
Sales Associate
Staples
Marlborough, MA
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Ice Cream Server
Eastleigh Farm
Framingham, MA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Seasonal position.
- Memorized seasonal menu options and flavors to offer customers updated details on new items and offerings.
- Completed end-of-day duties by balancing payments and receipts in cash register.
- Served and scooped ice cream, following sizing specifications.
- Managed POS register to complete customer transactions.
- Wiped down tables, removed trash, and dirty dishes to provide a clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Maintained safe food handling practices.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
Volunteer
Buddy Dog Humane Society
Sudbury, MA
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.
- Fed animals twice daily and refilled water dish.
- Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
Dog Walker
Self Employed
Framingham, MA
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Walked and exercised dogs during owner absences.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Attracted new clients through referrals and word-of-mouth marketing.
- Built rapport with dogs using verbal affirmations, petting and approved treats.
- Trusted full access to clients' homes.
Education
High School Diploma -
07-2021
Skills
- Cash handling
- Customer Service
- Order Accuracy
- POS and Register Operation
- Sales expertise
- Safe Food Handling
- High-volume dining
- Complaint resolution
- Reliable Transportation
- Kennel Experience
- Animal Handling
- Flexible Schedule
- Fast Learner
- Photography
- Excellent Communication
- Punctual and Reliable
- Valid Driver's License
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate - Staples
11.2020 - 07.2021
Waitress - Charter Oak Country Club
07.2020 - 07.2024
Ice Cream Server - Eastleigh Farm
05.2019 - 08.2019
Freelance Photographer - Self Employed
06.2017 - Current
Volunteer - Buddy Dog Humane Society
02.2017 - 03.2019
Dog Walker - Self Employed
09.2016 - 06.2019
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School - High School Diploma,