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Ava Curtis

Lakeland

Summary

High performing, organized and dedicated professional with experience in fast-paced office and customer service-oriented environments. Confident working independently or in a collaborative setting with a team to solve complex problems efficiently. Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities simultaneously with a positive attitude and high degree of accuracy in a fast paced and stressful environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

New Moon Sushi
11.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Managed food and beverage orders efficiently, maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.

Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

Vecchio Carrier Feldman and Johannessen Law Offices
06.2022 - Current
  • Exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members, clients, and management, demonstrating strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently with little to no supervision.
  • Perform general office duties, including answering phones, scanning and printing documents, and organizing files to ensure efficient office operations.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Create, update, copy and shred physical and digital records to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documents.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Assisted in trial preparation by organizing evidence and exhibits effectively.

Insider/Server and Delivery Driver

Marco’s Pizza
10.2017 - 01.2021
  • Prepared and assembled pizzas and other menu items with speed and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by communicating effectively with other staff members and working collaboratively to complete tasks.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Education

B.A. - Studio Art, Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
05.2023

A.A - Psychology

POLK STATE COLLEGE
05.2020

Skills

  • Proven ability to work within teams or independently
  • Proficient in deadline management and task prioritization
  • Proficient in problem solving and empathetic communication while maintaining positive relationships with customers and clients
  • Proactive approach and diligent self starter
  • Flexible with schedule and adaptable to changes in workplace
  • Suggestive selling and food sale promotion experience as well as significant experience and proficiency in high volume dining

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Mock Trial Team
  • Volunteered with Community Stepping Stones
  • Volunteered over 100+ hours with SPCA

Timeline

Server

New Moon Sushi
11.2023 - Current

Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

Vecchio Carrier Feldman and Johannessen Law Offices
06.2022 - Current

Insider/Server and Delivery Driver

Marco’s Pizza
10.2017 - 01.2021

A.A - Psychology

POLK STATE COLLEGE

B.A. - Studio Art, Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA