Asia Merrill
Longview,TX
Summary
Serving-
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty. High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences. Skilled professional offering expertise in order taking, money handling and product promotion. Greets guests with genuine smile, builds rapport and promotes enjoyable dining experience. Maintains thorough knowledge of menu to make recommendations.
Teaching-
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues. Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Pluckers
Cypress, Texas
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
Server
Gringos Tex Mex
Cypress, Texas
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Teacher
Childcare Careers
Houston, Texas
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Teacher
School For Little Children-KUMC
Longview, Texas
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
Education
High School Diploma -
Longview Highschool
Longview, TX05-2022
Associate of Arts - Education
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Education ELAR 4-8
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2026
Skills
- Team member support
- POS operation
- Table bussing
- Server training
- Guest engagement
- Positive and professional
- Allergy awareness
- Exceptional customer service
- Calm demeanor
Certification
- TABC
- Food Handlers
- CPR license
Affiliations
- PETR Member
- KDP Honor Society
Accomplishments
- Highest Ranking in JROTC program (Battalion Commander Honor)
- Top 20% in highschool
- Dual-credit enrollment
- Honarary Ready-Set-Teach member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Pluckers
05.2024 - 11.2024
Server
Gringos Tex Mex
01.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
Childcare Careers
08.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher
School For Little Children-KUMC
01.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Longview Highschool
Associate of Arts - Education
Kilgore College
Bachelor of Science - Education ELAR 4-8
Prairie View A&M University