Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Detailoriented and skilled in use of color and texture. Very organized with distinct commitment to first-rate customer service. Highly communicative and friendly with strong desire to assist others.
• Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders, and respond to service questions.
• Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
• Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
• Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
• Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
• Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
• Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
• Organized and labeled clothing, shoes, and accessories to maximize space and efficiency.
• Installed closet organization systems such as shelves, drawers, rods, baskets, cubbies.
• Consulted with customers regarding design options that would work best for their individual needs.
• Created customized closet designs for clients based on their needs and preferences.
• Created mood boards featuring fabric swatches, paint chips and other visual elements used in designing a space.
• Consulted with clients regarding budget considerations when purchasing furniture or fixtures.
• Advised clients on how best to utilize available space within their homes or businesses.
• Created detailed sketches and drawings to illustrate design concepts to clients.
• Incorporated client feedback into designs to ensure satisfaction with end result.
• Researched current trends in furniture, fabrics, color palettes and accessories in order to recommend items that meet the client's style preferences.
• Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
• Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
• Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
• Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
• Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
• Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
• Created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each group or individual participant.
• Scheduled private lessons upon request from clients interested in more personalized instruction.
• Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
Guest Relations Management
Conflict Resolution
Greeting Guests
Sales and Marketing
Handling Complaints
Customer Service
Creative Thinking
Sketching
Budget Management
Graphic Design
Client Communication
Project Planning
Organizational Skills
I run my own art business online. I post and sell my pieces through a social media account and have shipped pieces all across the country.
I am a member of Delta Delta Delta at the University of Tennessee.