Anna Rentz
Midlothian,VA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Red Lobster
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Intern
Colonial Heights Courthouse
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Sales Associate
American Eagle
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Conducted thorough product knowledge training sessions for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to serve customers effectively.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Busser
The Boathouse
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
- Coordinated with host staff on table availability, facilitating timely seating arrangements for guests.
Sales Representative
Cutco
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Closed 71% of sales when meeting with potential customers.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
Education
Criminal Justice
Longwood University
Farmville05.2026
High School Diploma -
Clover Hill High School
Midlothian, VA05.2022
Awards
- Best Soloist: Ross Legacy Championship 2020, Koste Classic 2020
- Best Land Surveying Practices - Future City Competition 2018
Timeline
Intern
Colonial Heights Courthouse
05.2023 - 08.2023
Server
Red Lobster
05.2023 - 01.2024
Busser
The Boathouse
05.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
American Eagle
09.2020 - 10.2021
Sales Representative
Cutco
04.2020 - 09.2020
Criminal Justice
Longwood University
High School Diploma -
Clover Hill High School