Darius Griffin Jr.
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Proactive Host with distinct knowledge of streamlining services through updated and reorganized systems. Expert in customer service with training in team management. Friendly and reliable individual excited to take initiative and provide excellent work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Host
Delta’s Restaurant
01.2022 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Addresses guest inquiries and issues, solved problems and provided product
- Trained new staff on policy and procedure adherence
- Maintained constant communication between management and all other employees to provide smooth operations in extreme high volume environment.
- Developed rapport with regular patrons, fostering a sense of community within the establishment.
Paralegal
State of New Jersey
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Teacher’s Aid
State of New Jersey
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted physical education and math teachers with planning and execution of lesson plans
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Bishop George Ahr High School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Improved team performance by implementing strategic practice sessions and skill development drills.
- Responsible for 3 levels of high school basketball games
- Managed 4 coaches and approximately 50 players/statistics managers
- Coordinated and ran successful basketball summer program
- Enhanced team chemistry with regular communication, goal-setting, and progress tracking for both individuals and group
- Ensured compliance with district and state athletic association rules by staying informed on regulations and enforcing appropriate guidelines within program.
Physical Education/ Health Education
Bishop George Ahr High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided professional development of student’s physical and personal growth
- Planned and implemented daily lessons for up to 30 students
- Coached varsity basketball, football, and track teams.
Education
MBA - Global Sports Business
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health & exercise Science Teaching
The College of New Jersey University
Ewing, NJ05.2015
Skills
- Team development
- Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Vendor Interaction
- Creative problem solver
- Relationship Building
- Team Training
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Effective Time Management
Timeline
Host
Delta’s Restaurant
01.2022 - Current
Paralegal
State of New Jersey
08.2020 - 04.2022
Teacher’s Aid
State of New Jersey
12.2018 - 04.2020
Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Bishop George Ahr High School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Physical Education/ Health Education
Bishop George Ahr High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
MBA - Global Sports Business
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Health & exercise Science Teaching
The College of New Jersey University
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