Avery Sumner
Moosup
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in food preparation and customer service. Skilled in critical thinking and problem resolution, consistently addressing customer issues to improve satisfaction and foster a collaborative team environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Associate
ACT Catering
North Eastern CT
2025 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for various catering events.
- Supported logistics by organizing supplies and equipment for events.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas in compliance with safety standards.
Cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
Eastern Ct
2009 - Current
- Provided personalized consultations to assess client needs and preferences for hair.
- Executed a variety of hair services including cutting, coloring, and styling to enhance client satisfaction.
- In home hair care.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
Eastern CT
2005 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans to support children's emotional and developmental needs.
- Implemented engaging educational activities that promote learning through play.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children during daily activities.
- Facilitated communication with parents regarding child progress and well-being.
Cafe Lead
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
Pomfret, CT
2022 - 05.2025
- Led daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and excellent customer service.
- Trained and mentored new staff to maintain high performance standards.
- Implemented inventory management practices to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness of cafe premises, adhering to health and safety regulations for a safe dining experience.
- Handled food preparation tasks with strict adherence to hygiene standards, maintaining high-quality offerings consistently.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to prevent unexpected breakdowns that could impact daily operations negatively.
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Streamlined café processes, enhancing service speed and customer satisfaction.
Line Cook
The Crowes Nest
Dayville, CT
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety.
- Assisted in developing new menu items based on seasonal ingredients.
Education
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
Cranston, RI10-2009
High School Diploma -
Woodstock Academy
Woodstock CT06-2008
Skills
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Friendly communication
Timeline
Line Cook
The Crowes Nest
10.2024 - 01.2025
Catering Associate
ACT Catering
2025 - Current
Cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
2009 - Current
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
2005 - Current
Cafe Lead
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
2022 - 05.2025
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
High School Diploma -
Woodstock Academy