Hardworking hospitality worker with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Exemplary writer offering dynamic skills in copywriting, proofreading and editing. Dedicated wordsmith trained in MLA style.
Creative Writer with six years of experience writing poetry. Successful at writing and conducting extensive, detailed research on niche subjects. Master of poetic writing style and proofreading offering innovative voice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Hospitality Worker
Off Broadway Drafthouse
Monona, WI
09.2022 - Current
Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Server Supervisor
Rock 'n Dough
Germantown, TN
09.2021 - 09.2022
Assisted in resolving customer complaints promptly and professionally.
Managed cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
Provided ongoing support to servers while they are on the job.
Trained new servers on proper food handling techniques.
Maintained cleanliness of the restaurant and kitchen areas.
Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier
06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Sociology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05-2022
Associate of Arts - English Composition
Northwest Community College
Southaven, MS
08-2020
Skills
Guest Engagement
Safe Food Handling
Order Management
High-Volume Dining
Idea Brainstorming
Content Creation
Creative Collaboration
Scriptwriting
Creative Writing
Issue Research
Audience Engagement
AP Style
Editing
Excellent Spelling Skills
Research
Technical Writing
Content Editing
Affiliations
I spend my time engaging in writing exercises as well as researching topics for my pieces. I live a quiet life besides working as a server and completing my school assignments. I will obtain my MFA in a few months and my main assignment is to complete my creative thesis.
Accomplishments
I have been published in Queer Theory issue summer 2022, Skink Beat Magazine issue fall 2022, and the Stardust Review issue spring 2023