- Adventure Travel
- Food Tourism
- Avid Reader
- Medical Facts
- Human Anatomy
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Cooking & Baking
- Gardening
- Crafting homemade beer using specialized equipment and brewing techniques
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Creative Writing
- Bread Making
Aurora Knapik
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
A determined individual with a wide range of employment experience, and a fruitful amount of well-rounded skills. Strong communication with team members, attention to detail, highly observant, upholds cleanliness standards, works well under pressure and in fast-paced environments, as well as having a CPR/ALS Certification obtained in May of 2025.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
- Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
- Collaborated with fellow crew members for seamless shift transitions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
Cashier
Harris Teeter
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise and improve inventory management.
- Supported promotional activities by setting up displays and engaging customers effectively.
- Adapted quickly to changing customer demands during peak hours, enhancing service delivery.
- Engaged in training sessions to improve product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Before- and After-School Counselor
YMCA
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily activities for children in before- and after-school programs, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Developed age-appropriate educational and recreational activities to enhance children's social skills and creativity.
- Facilitated communication between parents, staff, and children to address concerns and promote positive relationships.
- Trained new counselors on program objectives, emergency procedures, and child engagement techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on participant feedback.
- Promoted healthy habits among students by incorporating physical activity into daily routines and offering nutritious snacks choices.
- Implemented behavior management techniques consistently to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning outcomes growth among the group of children.
- Enhanced student participation by incorporating engaging games and activities during before-and after-school programs.
- Has received CPR/ALS Certification as of May 2025.
Server
Chicho's
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed table assignments and ensured timely food delivery to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain communication and streamline order processing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, contributing to overall restaurant ambiance.
- Assisted management in inventory tracking and supply ordering to minimize shortages.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Crew Member
Wendys Fast Food
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
- Monitored stock levels and communicated replenishment needs to management regularly.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss sales strategies and improve service delivery.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Crew Member
Party City
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained organized inventory displays, ensuring products were easily accessible to shoppers.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, processing transactions accurately and swiftly.
- Collaborated with team members to execute store promotions and seasonal displays effectively.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete transactions.
Cashier
Food Lion
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance operational flow.
- Collaborated with management to restock merchandise.
- Handled cash accurately, following company policies for cash management procedures.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Cleaning
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Interactive communication skills
- Safety awareness
- Basic math
- Heavy lifting
- Valid Driver's license
- Health code compliance
Certification
- CPR & ALS Certification
Interests
Timeline
Crew Member
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
08.2025 - 01.2026
Before- and After-School Counselor
YMCA
01.2025 - 05.2025
Cashier
Harris Teeter
08.2024 - 07.2025
Server
Chicho's
04.2024 - 08.2024
Crew Member
Wendys Fast Food
01.2023 - 01.2024
Crew Member
Party City
05.2022 - 01.2023
Cashier
Food Lion
05.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Princess Anne High School