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Caroline Finnigan

Boca Raton,FL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Wait Staff Member

Harrigan's Pub
Sea Girt
03.2022 - Current
  • Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
  • Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high customer service and promote a pleasant dining atmosphere.
  • Set up the dining room to promote a welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
  • Assisted in food preparation as directed while following instructions to meet specific dietary needs.
  • Demonstrated commitment and growth in the industry by starting as a hostess, progressing to a food runner, and eventually becoming a waitress.
  • Showcased versatility by gaining recent experience behind the bar, adding to my range of skills in the food service industry.

Open Water Lifeguard / Director of Junior Lifeguarding Program

Avon-By-The-Sea Municipal
05.2021 - Current
  • Started working as a pool lifeguard in 2020 at the age of 15 to gain experience before transitioning to open water.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Frequently, entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and precautions to help them avoid getting in danger in the water.
  • Helped to train new beachfront lifeguards, teaching water scanning and rescue techniques.
  • Worked at least 9-hour shifts per day, over 5 days a week.
  • Was promoted by my 3rd year on the beach to Head Director of the Junior Lifeguard program.
  • Assembled, directed, and scheduled a team of lifeguarding coaches.
  • Taught over 50 children, aged 6-15, water safety and lifeguarding techniques to train them into future oceanfront lifeguards.

Breakfast Manager

The Ocean House Bed And Breakfast
Spring Lake
04.2019 - 06.2023
  • Worked with Innkeepers to meet departmental budgetary guidelines
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of a 35-room hotel with a staff of over 15 breakfast employees.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Approached guests and employees with a personable and welcoming attitude to promote a friendly environment.

Education

MBA - Data Analytics

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Manasquan High School
Manasquan, NJ
06-2023

Skills

  • ASHI-Advanced First Aid Certified
  • AHA-CPR & AED Certified
  • USLA-Lifeguard Certified
  • Liquor, wine, and food service
  • Hospitality service and management
  • High-volume dining

Affiliations

  • MHS National Honor Society - Treasurer
  • MHS Academy of Finance - Secretary
  • MHS Homework Helpers Club - President
  • MHS Women's Swim Team - Captain
  • FAU Women's Club Water Polo - Treasurer

Timeline

Wait Staff Member

Harrigan's Pub
03.2022 - Current

Open Water Lifeguard / Director of Junior Lifeguarding Program

Avon-By-The-Sea Municipal
05.2021 - Current

Breakfast Manager

The Ocean House Bed And Breakfast
04.2019 - 06.2023

MBA - Data Analytics

Florida Atlantic University

High School Diploma -

Manasquan High School
Caroline Finnigan