BRYN YENESEL
Reston,VA
Summary
Dependable and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers detail-oriented, creative, and adaptable work ethic. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
The Farmhouse Restaurant
10.2022 - 12.2023
Hosted at a large, historic, and popular fine-dining restaurant.
- Greeted and escorted an average of 150 guests per shift
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests
- Efficiently used the online system to regulate seating and reservations
- Managed guest expectations in person and over the phone by relaying information regarding events, specials, and reservations for large parties
Restaurant Worker
Jammin Java
06.2020 - 12.2023
Experienced varied levels of work including food preparation cook, food runner, informal host, server, and doorman at an intimate yet busy music venue and restaurant.
Food Prep
- Practiced safe food routines while preparing orders and managing the pressure of a busy venue (up to 200+ orders per shift)
- Trained new employees to perform duties
- Responded to cleaning duties at end of shift including moving heavy tables and chairs in and out/around the venue, dishwashing, mopping, etc
Door
- Enthusiastically welcomed customers into the venue with a strong knowledge of procedures and information
- Sold and checked tickets and checked IDs while acting as a liaison between door, security, and manager
Server
- Efficiently and pleasantly served food and beverages to up to 85 patrons during the show
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the venue's menu, products, and services
- Practiced resiliency to the unexpected during a high volume of customers at one time
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Virginia Tech
Advertising Minor05.2025
High School Diploma -
South Lakes High School
Reston, VA06.2021
Skills
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Strong attention to detail
- Email and phone etiquette
- Market research
- Knowledge of supply chain functions
- Creative thinking
- Visual design
Activities
Various leadership roles in my chapter of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Merchandise Chair (Nov. 2023 - Current)
- Design and order merchandise that displays an authentic image for members of our organization to purchase
- Exemplify active listening to ensure members of the organization’s ideas are heard
- Attain knowledge of supply chain functions while communicating with brand ambassadors to create garments from the first steps
Social Chair (Dec. 2022 - Nov. 2023)
- Effectively and promptly communicated with other sorority and fraternity leaders to plan weekly events and encourage connections between Greek organizations
- Acted as a liaison between advisors and members of these organizations
- Ensured safety protocols are being followed and positive engagement is happening
- Managed time between ongoing online communications and other personal responsibilities
Philanthropy Day Chair (Recruitment 2022/2023)
- Conceptualized, organized, and executed the decorations for the first day of formal recruitment
- Budgeted and researched the best ways to carry out creative vision
- Communicate with team members to ensure quality yet efficient work is being completed
- Spent exceeded personal time ensuring everything was clean the way I envisioned it; took pride in attention to detail
- Made creative yet well-read decisions regarding the direction of work that needed to be executed
Timeline
Hostess
The Farmhouse Restaurant
10.2022 - 12.2023
Restaurant Worker
Jammin Java
06.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Virginia Tech
High School Diploma -
South Lakes High School
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