Delivered attentive and friendly service by accurately taking and processing orders, anticipating guest needs and moving quickly and efficiently to minimize wait time and provide guest satisfaction.
Streamlined communication with kitchen staff to enhance the speed and accuracy of food preparation and delivery.
Built rapport with guests to encourage repeat business and positive reviews.
Operated POS systems to input orders, split checks, process cash and card payments.
Personal Shopper / Delivery Driver
Instacart
Zephyrhills, FL
07.2018 - Current
Provided excellent customer service with direct communication and attentiveness to meet customer needs and timeline.
Calculated the best routes for driving to customer’s locations, taking into account factors such as traffic, weather and road construction.
Used listening and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve concerns and provide alternative options and accommodations optimizing best results.
Secured and loaded items with proper care to avoid damage during transportation.
Elderly Caretaker
Family
Zephyrhills, FL
06.2018 - 09.2021
Managed complex schedules, coordinated medical appointments, handled finances, advocated for services, and supported physical and emotional well-being.
Provided compassionate care, ensuring comfort and safety for the elderly.
Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
Administered medications accurately, following prescribed schedules diligently.
Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Cleaned, disinfected, wrapped, and bandaged wounds.
Waitress/Hostess/Cashier
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Laurel, MD
04.2017 - 05.2018
Monitored food distribution, verified guidelines for special diets and delivered meals to recipients quickly and efficiently.
Memorized over 100 menu items, rotating specials and appropriate drink pairings leading to higher sales daily.
Executed quality assurance practices to provide positive customer dining experiences.
Trained incoming staff regarding restaurant's practices, culture and procedures.
Performed opening, closing, and shift change duties accurately to keep restaurant working smoothly and ready to meet all customer needs.
Assisted in cashiering and Point of Sale (POS) system procedures during busy hours.
Waitress/Hostess/Cashier
Red Lobster
Laurel, MD
05.2015 - 04.2017
Provided thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Maintained cleanliness of dining room, lobby and service areas.
Performed opening, closing and shift change duties accurately to keep restaurant working smoothly and ready to meet all customer needs.
Moved and arranged tables, chairs and place settings and organized seating for groups with special needs.
Trained incoming staff regarding restaurant's practices, culture and procedures.
Relayed orders to bar and kitchen by quickly and accurately recording guest selections and keying into register.
Concession Attendant
UMD
College Park, MD
04.2015 - 09.2016
Used sales techniques such as suggestive selling and others.
Gave out product samples, answered questions, and assisted customers in finding what they needed.
Oversaw customer deliveries and assisted with order fulfillment to ensure employer and customer satisfaction.
Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
Child Caretaker
Corporate Kids
D.C., DC
08.2014 - 04.2016
Changed diapers, bathed and dressed babies, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Regulated schedules to provide a healthy balance between rest, learning, and play.
Kept track of indoor and outdoor playtime by directing activities and keeping an eye out for potential dangers.
Created nurturing, safe environments for children to help them develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Created games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Kept detailed daily records of each child's activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Waitress/Hostess/Cashier
Denny's
Laurel, MD
03.2012 - 05.2014
Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat customers and keep customers happy.
Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt, courteous service to patrons.
Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Assisted FOH and BOH staff with preparing for events, coordinating smooth execution to maximize guest satisfaction.