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Ava Iwinski

Normal,IL

Summary

Experienced with creating warm and welcoming environments for guests. Utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations. Track record of providing personalized service and promptly addressing guest needs. Developed exceptional customer service and multitasking abilities in high-energy hospitality environment. Thrives in fast-paced settings, excelling in managing guest interactions and coordinating logistics. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to contribute to dynamic team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Sixty Four Wine Bar and Kitchen
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.

This Job helped strengthen my previous customer service and communication skills.

Hostess

Olive Garden
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.

Olive garden was my first job in the restaurant world. This job taught me an immense amount of customer service skills and teamwork skills. This job taught me how important it is to help out other coworkers in their positions to help run a smooth establishment. I also learned how to make sure customers felt welcomed when they walked in and satisfied when they left.

Team Member

Smoothie King
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Neuqua Valley Highschool
Naperville, IL
05-2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Effective multitasking
  • Patience and empathy
  • Phone etiquette
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Greeting guests
  • Interactive communication skills
  • Guest engagement
  • Payment processing
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Table bussing
  • Special requests handling

Interests

I am currently a freshman at Illinois State University, studying elementary education Being a freshman in college as an education major is an exciting yet overwhelming experience It's a time to fill with opportunities to explore your passion for teaching and learning As you adjust to college life, you take foundational courses that introduce you to the world of education, such as child development and introductory teaching methods Balancing academics, social life, and newfound independence can be challenging, but it's also a chance to grow and build habits that will support your success The enthusiasm of your peers and professors creates an inspiring environment, and the thought of making a difference in students’ lives keeps you motivated

Timeline

Hostess

Sixty Four Wine Bar and Kitchen
04.2024 - 08.2024

Hostess

Olive Garden
01.2023 - 04.2024

Team Member

Smoothie King
04.2022 - 11.2022

High School Diploma -

Neuqua Valley Highschool
Ava Iwinski