Brainy Akpala
Germantown,US
Summary
As an avid volunteer in MCPS and having experience working as an intern at the American Society for Nutrition as well as a Hostess at Bretton Woods. I can assure one that I am a reliable worker, a great collaborator, and most importantly a team-player. Organizing work for results to meet deadlines is a strong suit of mine. Moreover, I take initiative and am attentive to detail, so as a hostess I will anticipate guests needs and respond to their inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Bretton Woods
06.2023 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
Intern
American Association For Nutrition
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Voluntary Work
Montgomery County Public Schools
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Volunteered In the MCPS Extended School Year program for Autism every summer since 2019
- Established relationships with teachers, students, and supervisors through active listening, positive engagement, and anticipating need and wants
- Used discretion and good judgment when it came to using school materials and supplies
- Provided care for children ranging in age from [5] to [9], which included tasks like playing with them, teaching them at times, and directing activities
- Collaborated effectively with co-volunteers in fast-paced and attentive environment
- Was in charge of activities that aided students' physical, emotional, and social development.
Education
High School
Poolesville, MD01.2025
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Creative problem solving
- Strong Writing Skills
- Adaptability
- Skilled problem solver
- Quick learner
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ability to multitask
- Planning and Organization
- Expressive Speaker
- Goal-oriented
- Motivated team player
- Positive and friendly
- Active listening skills
Accomplishments
- As a Girls Scout I earned my Bronze Award.
- Organized a clothing drive that provided clothes for kids living in an orphanage in Nigeria, which earned me my Girls Scout Silver Award.
- Got selected to be in PeaceJam Mid-Atlantic, a US-based global youth organization led by Nobel Peace laureates.
- Won Silver for the Regional ACT-SO Competition in 2023 for the Short Story Category
- Won Gold for the Regional ACT-SO Competition in 2024 for the Essay Category, and have been Invited to attend Nationals In Vegas.
Affiliations
- American Society of Nutrition
- Montgomery County Public School
- Girls Scout
- The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Timeline
Hostess
Bretton Woods
06.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
American Association For Nutrition
05.2023 - 07.2023
Voluntary Work
Montgomery County Public Schools
06.2019 - 08.2022
High School
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