Brooklin Barilone
Ventura,Ca
Summary
Adaptable food industry worker with a strong desire to enhance task-based skills and excel as a valuable team player. Seeking opportunities that will ignite motivation and allow for utmost efforts towards company success. Eager to secure a competitive and positive position to thrive and make a significant impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host, Busser, Expo
Black Bear Diner
2024.01 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Partial responsibility for food preparation including various, desserts, pastries, and condiments.
Waitress, Food Runner, Cashier, Busser
Fisherman's Catch
2022.06 - 2024.01
- Supported kitchen staff with various tasks, such as food prep, dishwashing, and restocking supplies, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving complaints and addressing special requests.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Cook, Server, Catering Planner
Buena High School
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Designed and executed menus based on the clients restrictions and requests.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Editor in Chief and Staff Writer
Buena Speaks
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Developed publication website, blogs and social media presence.
- Increased readership through strategic content planning and audience engagement techniques.
- Maintained open lines of communication between departments to ensure seamless collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.
- Trained and mentored newer writers, offering motivation and critiques.
Hostess / Take Out Cashier
The Raven Tavern
2021.06 - 2022.07
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Arranged items in containers and bags, taking care to segregate items by temperature and optimize loading order to maximize stability of to-go containers and protect food during transportation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ventura College
Ventura, CA06.2027
CTE Pathway Certification - Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Buena High School Culinary Program
Ventura, California06.2023
High School Diploma -
Buena High School
Ventura, CA06.2023
Skills
- Experience working with Clientele
- Training and Teaching
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking proficiency
- Effective Time Management
- Written and Spoken Communication
- Adaptiveness
- Ability to learn quickly
- Maintain positive attitude during busy shifts
References
- Mallory Molitor, Shift Lead, Fisherman's Catch, (805)-889-4278
- Kayla Deguzman, Supervisor, Fisherman's Catch and Lead Expo from Raven Tavern, (805)-509-7735
- Claire Hansen, Culinary Instructor, CHansen@venturaedu.org
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- California Responsible Beverage Service Certification - State of Food Safety
Creative writing
I am a English major currently, but I am working towards getting my bachelors in Creative writing specifically poetry. I have been writing since I was 12, as a hobby but I am working on making it a career.
Timeline
Host, Busser, Expo
Black Bear Diner
2024.01 - Current
Cook, Server, Catering Planner
Buena High School
2022.08 - 2023.06
Waitress, Food Runner, Cashier, Busser
Fisherman's Catch
2022.06 - 2024.01
Editor in Chief and Staff Writer
Buena Speaks
2021.08 - 2023.06
Hostess / Take Out Cashier
The Raven Tavern
2021.06 - 2022.07
High School Diploma -
Ventura College
CTE Pathway Certification - Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Buena High School Culinary Program
High School Diploma -
Buena High School
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- California Responsible Beverage Service Certification - State of Food Safety
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