Ava Dean
Mansfield,US
Summary
Driven and empathetic individual with passion for guiding others and fostering personal growth. Excel in identifying individual strengths and tailoring guidance to support personal and professional growth.Committed to making meaningful impact by empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden
12.2023 - Current
- Consulted servers and bussers through high-volume shifts with food running and table clearing
- Interacted with 50+ customers daily at a multi-cuisine restaurant, offered recommendations on menu items
- Oversaw seating arrangements of customers at restaurant, assigning patrons to 20 tables as per group strength; coordinated with 10+ waiters on table rotation for allotted seats, preventing shortfall in customer experience
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up dining areas, restocking supplies, checking restrooms for cleanliness
- Presented positive first impression of establishment's high standards by delivering exceptional service
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills when interacting with guests and colleagues alike
- Trained new hires on best practices related to hosting duties such as greeting customers and assigning seating arrangements
- Utilized problem-solving skills when resolving conflicts between staff members or customers
Student Factory Worker
School Specialty
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Exhibited attention to detail while inspecting products for quality assurance
- Utilized effective time management techniques while meeting production quotas within specified timeframe
- Managed hazardous waste disposal safely according to company policies and environmental regulations
- Showed flexibility by adapting quickly to changing production requirements and deadlines
- Strengthened co-workers by providing support when needed, such as loading materials into machines or restocking supplies
- Demonstrated ability to work or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Developed strong organizational skills in managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2028
High School Diploma -
Ontario High School
Mansfield, OH05-2024
Skills
- Fostering Collaborative Connections
- Skilled in Concurrent Tasks
- Collaborative Leadership Approach
- Effective Personal Presentation
- Continuous Learning
- Creative Solutions Development
- Effective Team Engagement
- Service Excellence
- Strong Organizational Skills
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden
12.2023 - Current
Student Factory Worker
School Specialty
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Miami University
High School Diploma -
Ontario High School
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