Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Arjola Lako

Chlis Bar and Grill
1
Language
5
years of professional experience

Dedicated professional with strong customer service and team leadership skills. Experienced in training staff and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Ready to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.

Work History

Cook

9 Months
Chlis Bar and Grill | 11.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and executed diverse menu items in accordance with established recipes.
  • Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen environment.

Retail Worker

1 Year 3 Months
H&M Retail | 07.2024 - 10.2025
  • Assisted customers in selecting merchandise, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing transactions accurately.
  • Maintained store presentation standards through effective merchandising and visual displays.
  • Provided support during inventory management, ensuring stock levels met demand.

Work Study Student

5 Months
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with daily administrative tasks to streamline operations and improve office efficiency.
  • Supported team members in executing project deliverables and meeting deadlines effectively.

Volunteer

4 Months
Bank of America | 08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Researched local community needs to tailor volunteer initiatives effectively.
  • Assisted in organizing community outreach events to enhance financial literacy.
  • Collaborated with team members to distribute educational materials on banking services.
  • Provided support in client interactions, ensuring a welcoming environment.

Manager

2 Years 4 Months
McDonald's | 02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Trained staff on customer service standards and operational procedures.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform staffing decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics With A Minor in Business

Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 05-2027
  • Dean's List [Fall 2025]
  • Awarded [Leadership Excellence Award]
  • Awarded [Peer Mentor Award]
  • Awarded [Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher]
  • [Alumni] Scholarship Recipient
  • Extracurricular Activities: [Economics Club]
  • Extracurricular Activities: [AASO]
  • Extracurricular Activities: [Finance Club]
  • Study Abroad: [Albania], [Economics program]
  • Research Project: [Activewear Brand Business Plan], [ Developed a comprehensive plan, including market research, branding strategy, pricing, and financial projections for a startup activwear brand]

Skills

Customer service
Food preparation
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Food safety
Multitasking
Team leadership

Languages

Albanian
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Passionate about following financial markets
reading charts
analyzing investment trends and expanding my knowledge of economics and long term investing.

Timeline

Cook

Chlis Bar and Grill
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Retail Worker

H&M Retail
07.2024 - 10.2025Read More

Work Study Student

01.2024 - 06.2024Read More

Volunteer

Bank of America
08.2023 - 12.2023Read More

Manager

McDonald's
02.2021 - 06.2023Read More

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science from Economics With A Minor in Business
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Arjola Lako