Ava Bielenda
Nashville,TN
Summary
Hardworking individual with strong background assisting organizations with daily tasks. Dedicated and adaptable when tackling various duties and offering help to staff. Upbeat and enthusiastic when accepting instructions with accurate follow through. Offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service. Providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Joey Garlics
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Upsold drink specialty items, wine selections and desserts to increase overall sales and exceed targets.
- Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Corps Member
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked over 50 hour work weeks on Fort Pickett with DOD, DOS, and non profits helping to resettle Afghan refugees.
- Managed Warehouses using excel spread sheets.
- Helped organized and fundraise a toy drive you over 1500 children
- Built 7 houses with Wichita Habitat for Humanity
- Accomplished over 1200 nation community service hours.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Education
Esthetics License - Esthetics
Cortiva Institute
Cromwell, CT03.2023
High School Diploma -
Wethersfield High School
Wethersfield, CT06.2021
Skills
- Active Listening
- Retail Sales Customer Service
- Resource Coordination
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Document Management
- Team Collaboration
- Event Planning
- Project Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Community Service
- Adaptability and Dependability
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Wichita Habitat for Humanity in the development of the "Rock the Block" housing project
- Achieved building 7 houses by completing various construction skills with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team including DOD, DOS, and non-profits in the development of Operation Allies Welcome.
- Achieved keeping Afghan refugees clothed, healthy, housed, and developing American customs through working with Distribute Aid and Samaritans Purse.
Timeline
Corps Member
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
10.2021 - 05.2022
Waitress
Joey Garlics
04.2019 - 08.2023
Esthetics License - Esthetics
Cortiva Institute
High School Diploma -
Wethersfield High School
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