Bella Kate Markey
Austin
Summary
Creative and personable professional with a background in graphic design and customer-facing roles. Skilled in visual communication, adaptability, and multitasking, with a strong eye for detail and design. Known for clear communication, teamwork, and delivering high-quality work, while providing excellent guest and client experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Host
Clark's Oyster Bar
Austin
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated seating and guest flow in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant environment
- Provided attentive, personable service to ensure a positive guest experience
- Balanced multiple priorities while managing reservations and walk-in guests
- Collaborated with front and back of house teams to support smooth daily operations
- Assisted in resolving guest concerns to maintain service excellence
Front of House
Modern Market
Fort Collins
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Helped guests find the right meal and took orders
- Ran food to the customers and bussed tables
- Kept the dining room clean
- Maintained a clean and organized cashier station, ensuring all supplies were stocked and readily available.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery to customers.
Front of House
Torchy's Tacos
Fort Collins
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Front of House Team Member includes: Cashier, Food Runner, Expo, and Busser.
- Opened and closed the restaurant
- Provided an outgoing and friendly attitude to guests and customers.
- Ensured all dietary and food restrictions were enforced
- Ensured restaurant cleanliness and presentation standards were met
Nanny
Private Home
Fort Collins
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided full-day care for a 4-year-old child, three days per week
- Safely transported child to activities and summer camps
- Planned age-appropriate educational, creative, and outdoor activities
- Supported daily routines, positive behavior, and a safe, nurturing environment
Front of House
Flower Child
Austin
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Server, To-go, Serving drinks, and Busser
- Presented a menu upon arrival, answered questions, took orders and made recommendations
- Managed tables in a timely manner to ensure cleanliness and order
- Issued bills and accepted payments
- Listened to complaints or problems, and solved the guests' issues
- Enforced store safety and cleanliness standards, reducing hazards
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Graphic Design Concentration
Colorado State University (CSU)
Fort Collins, CO05-2024
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Analog and digital shooting and printing
- Black and white, and color printing
- Photo developing and editing
- Reservation management
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Host
Clark's Oyster Bar
09.2024 - Current
Front of House
Modern Market
06.2023 - 07.2024
Front of House
Torchy's Tacos
07.2022 - 11.2022
Nanny
Private Home
04.2022 - 08.2022
Front of House
Flower Child
04.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Graphic Design Concentration
Colorado State University (CSU)