Overview
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Falmouth,ME

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Staff Member

El Rayo Taqueria
Scarborough, Maine
01.2022 - 01.2026
  • Oversaw front of house operations, taking 250+ orders daily during peak season, guiding customers on food recommendations and ingredients, while communicating with kitchen and bar staff to ensure accuracy and food safety.
  • Operated the expo station, packaged takeout orders, and plated dishes correctly during high-volume rushes.
  • Coordinated with two or more front-of-house staff to stock inventory, portion sauces, and complete prep tasks.

Volunteer

Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala
New York, NY
03.2026 - 2026
  • Assisted chefs tableside to curate a signature dinner menu for philanthropic donors and guests
  • Set up and prepped courses at an upscale gala alongside 50 celebrity chefs including Bobby Flay, Daniel Boulud, Maneet Chauhan, and Mark Murphy
  • Assembled an egg toast amuse bouche topped with caviar and chive emulsion for 300+ guests.

Food Pantry Manager

Syracuse University Sustainability Management
Syracuse, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Lead daily pantry operations and supervised volunteers, stocked inventory, and coordinated weekly food shipments while ensuring food safety standards were met.
  • Oversaw community partnerships and donations, collaborating with campus organizations including to secure monthly donations and improve nutrition knowledge.
  • Advocated for food sustainability efforts by assisting with an 8-week Food Waste Audit at campus dining halls to track and reduce food waste.

Media Research Intern

Strategic Media Inc.
Portland, ME
06.2025 - Current
  • Reconcile ad media to ensure that orders are running correctly across markets.
  • Conduct comprehensive market research to support strategic planning initiatives.

Front of House Employee

Royal River Grill House
Yarmouth, ME
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Greeted and seated guests while managing waitlists and up to 50+ reservations per shift.
  • Efficiently delivered meals for up to 100+ guests per shift during peak hours in an upscale, high-volume restaurant.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff and servers regarding order status, special requests, and allergies.

Alumni Ambassador

CEA CAPA Education Abroad
Syracuse, New York
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated administrative tasks for student visa applications
  • Promoted study abroad opportunities through campus outreach initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Studies

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05-2025

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
10-2026

Skills

  • Certified ServSafe Food Handler and Manager
  • Trained in knife skills

Timeline

Volunteer

Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala
03.2026 - 2026

Media Research Intern

Strategic Media Inc.
06.2025 - Current

Food Pantry Manager

Syracuse University Sustainability Management
01.2025 - 05.2025

Alumni Ambassador

CEA CAPA Education Abroad
09.2024 - 04.2025

Front of House Employee

Royal River Grill House
05.2024 - 08.2024

Front of House Staff Member

El Rayo Taqueria
01.2022 - 01.2026

Bachelor of Science - Food Studies

Syracuse University

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Institute of Culinary Education
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