CHAYUDA HAWKINS
Lakewood
Summary
Crew member and waitress with six years of experience in high-volume dining environments, recognized for exceptional customer service and teamwork. Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively, manage cash transactions, and foster a welcoming atmosphere, resulting in enhanced guest satisfaction and operational performance. Strong communication and time management skills are utilized to achieve team goals. Expertise in handling funds accurately to ensure compliance with financial standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
WAITRESS
Pat's Cafe
Lacey
10.2024 - Current
- Fostered a welcoming environment for guests, enhancing their dining experience, and encouraging repeat visits.
- Streamlined order processing, resulting in quicker service times, and increased customer satisfaction.
- Displayed a positive attitude while engaging with customers, contributing to a friendly atmosphere, and higher tips.
- Maintained an organized cash register area and ensured proper cash-handling procedures.
WAITRESS/CASHIER
Chang Thai Cuisine
Lakewood
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinate with the kitchen for timely orders, boosting accuracy, and reducing wait times.
- Handle daily cash tasks precisely, ensuring smooth transactions and financial integrity.
- Create a welcoming guest atmosphere, enhance team spirit, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Operated the cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check, and credit card.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Mint Dental
Tacoma
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted dentists in procedures, ensuring patient comfort and care, leading to a positive experience, and increased patient retention.
- Coordinated with dental teams to prepare for procedures, ensuring all necessary tools were ready, which minimized interruptions, and improved efficiency.
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
Thara Patong Resort and Spa
10.2019 - 01.2025
- Managed front desk operations and ensured smooth guest check-in processes.
- Coordinated appointments and maintained an organized scheduling system for staff.
- Completed basic bookkeeping and document filing.
WAITRESS/CASHIER
Thai Saap Rice & Noodles Kitchen
Quincy
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Efficiently handled cash operations, enhancing satisfaction during busy hours.
- Assisted customers with orders, ensuring satisfaction, and prompt service.
- Collaborated with the team to maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, improving service quality.
CREW MEMBER (WORK & TRAVEL PROGRAM)
McDonald's
Boston
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared and assembled food items according to safety standards.
- Maintained organized cash register area and ensured proper cash handling procedures.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
Owner/Manager
Shabu Shabu by Phuketboi
Phuket
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance service quality and teamwork.
- Led training sessions to improve team skills and operational efficiency.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assistant
MedCerts
Livonia, MI06-2024
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE -
Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus
Phuket, Thailand05-2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Downroongwittaya School
Phuket, Thailand02-2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Cashiering
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Cash handling
Languages
- Thai
- English
Additional Information
CPR/AED, Food Worker Card, MAST Permit, Registered Dental Assistant, Driver's license,
Timeline
WAITRESS
Pat's Cafe
10.2024 - Current
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Mint Dental
08.2024 - 09.2025
WAITRESS/CASHIER
Chang Thai Cuisine
01.2022 - Current
CREW MEMBER (WORK & TRAVEL PROGRAM)
McDonald's
06.2021 - 09.2021
WAITRESS/CASHIER
Thai Saap Rice & Noodles Kitchen
01.2021 - 01.2022
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
Thara Patong Resort and Spa
10.2019 - 01.2025
Owner/Manager
Shabu Shabu by Phuketboi
06.2019 - 11.2019
Certificate - Dental Assistant
MedCerts
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE -
Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Downroongwittaya School
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