Briana Cantrell
Hood River,OR
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee with a little background in operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Works well within team settings. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Worker
Kiddie City
Parkdale, Oregon
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs.
- Supervised children's activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Addressed children's emotional needs through active listening and engagement, fostering a supportive environment.
- Promoted language development by conversing with children about their daily experiences, enhancing their communication skills.
- Read stories to children and taught them basic skills such as counting, ABCs, and colors.
- Supported daily activities for children, including meals and nap times.
- Updated parents on child progress and concerns, strengthening the home-school connection.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and materials.
Restaurant Hostess
The Mesquitery
Hood River, OR
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted and welcomed guests with a friendly demeanor.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival at the restaurant. and escorted them to their tables.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table assignments for guest satisfaction.
- Monitored waitlist, providing timely updates on wait times to enhance guest experience.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Assisted with guest inquiries, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of host stand area.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
Cashier
Packer Orchards and Bakery
Odell, OR
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Operated cash register with high accuracy, processing diverse payment methods including cash, check, credit card, gift card, and automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Ensured precise cash register operations during shifts, contributing to financial accuracy.
- Processed bakery counter transactions swiftly, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries in the orchard store.
- Handled inventory restocking and organization in the retail area.
- Executed various tasks designated by management.
Education
Hood River Valley High School
Hood River, ORSkills
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Customer assistance
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Transaction handling
- Customer service
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Childcare Worker
Kiddie City
06.2023 - 12.2025
Restaurant Hostess
The Mesquitery
08.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier
Packer Orchards and Bakery
09.2020 - 11.2020
Hood River Valley High School