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Caitlin Clarke

Berlin,NJ

Summary

Detail-oriented candidate with 10+ years experience in customer service, and 3+ years clerical experience in data entry and analysis. Top-notch oral and written communication skills, active listening and problem-solving skills. Committed to handling complex issues with confidence and a solution-oriented attitude. Quick learner with the ability to shift into the present needs of client, customer, and company.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Restaurant Lorena's
01.2024 - 08.2024

● Delivered friendly and courteous service to customers in a high-end, fast-paced fine-dining environment, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable experience for guests.

● Maintained strong guest relations, achieved rapport with guests to enhance business and contribute to loyal clientele.

● Excelled in multitasking; Managing multiple tables, coordinating with other employees, and ensuring a timely delivery in all manners.

● Remained knowledgeable of updating menu and restaurant policies in order to best service guests and offer recommendations.

● Handled high-pressure and high-volume situations on a regular basis with composure, such as large events and peak dining hours.

● Maintained restaurant cleanliness and atmosphere.

● Responsible for processing payments, handling cash and credit card transactions with accuracy.

● Sales-focused serving to convey and promote all the restaurant has to offer.

Server

The ChopHouse
06.2021 - 01.2024

Research Assistant

Rowan University
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted in conducting research, performing literature reviews, data collection and analysis.
  • Performed qualitative and quantitative coding to analyze and interpret research data.
  • Learned and utilized statistical software (SPSS).
  • Conducted surveys and interviews, maintaining proper documentation of collected data.
  • Protected privacy and confidentiality of participant data in adherence to the code of ethics.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to hypotheses and direction of research goals.
  • Prepared research materials for presentation and contributed to academic papers.
  • Presented research findings to peers, faculty, and publicly, improving public speaking skills and professional communication.

Server

Fogo De Chao
10.2018 - 05.2021

Teller

TD Bank
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • Processed deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, cash advances, and transfers promptly and with accuracy.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer issues, handling banking needs, offering all products and services, and building rapport with regular banking customers.
  • Maintained phone lines as well as handling in-person customer needs
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Helped meet quarterly sales goals by engaging customers with latest account and credit card offers.
  • Remained knowledgeable on banking products to identify customer needs and assist with opening accounts and credit lines.
  • Maintained cash drawers and balanced transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Protected customer accounts by following security procedures and guidelines, and identifying suspicious activity.
  • Participated in training and company meetings to stay informed on evolving policies and products.

Customer Service Associate

Wawa
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Provided excellent customer service with a positive attitude in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring thorough service to all guests.
  • Processed cash and credit card payments while maintaining a balanced drawer.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to maintain store operations.
  • Resolved customer issues successfully in a professional manner.
  • Prepared and served fresh food, adhering to quality and standards.
  • Assisted customers with product needs and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
  • Ensured prompt and efficient service for all guests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05-2022

Skills

  • Data entry and transcription
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Time management and organization
  • Analytical thinking
  • Empathy and patience during complaint resolutions
  • Quick adaptation to new protocols and training
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Work prioritization
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Collaborative Research: Worked with a multidisciplinary team in the development of a study on anxiety in relation to spirituality and stress among minorities.
  • Research Project Success: Contributed to a published paper in the National Library of Medicine and presented study findings at the 2022 ABPsi National Convention.
  • Graduated with highest honors, earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a GPA of 3.9

Affiliations

  • The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Certification

HTML, CSS

Software

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

SPSS

Wordpress

HTML/CSS

Timeline

Server

Restaurant Lorena's
01.2024 - 08.2024

Server

The ChopHouse
06.2021 - 01.2024

Research Assistant

Rowan University
01.2021 - 09.2022

Server

Fogo De Chao
10.2018 - 05.2021

Teller

TD Bank
07.2017 - 10.2018

Customer Service Associate

Wawa
04.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rowan University
Caitlin Clarke