Clara Burke
Cusseta,AL
Summary
Proven leader and efficient organizer, excelled at Olive Garden Restaurant by enhancing customer satisfaction and supporting team cohesion. Leveraged multitasking and public speaking skills to streamline events at Beulah Elementary, boosting engagement and operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a positive attitude, driving results and community service excellence. Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Beulah Elementary School
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Taught children aged 5-12 on the importance of nutrition and mental health.
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beulah High School
Valley, AL05.2025
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Qualities
- Community Service
- Public Speaking
- Event Setup
- Answering Phones
- Event Planning
- Alabama Driver's License
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
Accomplishments
- Finalist for Alabama HOSA State Officer 2023
- Competed at HOSA's International Leadership Conference for forensic science
- Alabama 3A softball state championship finalist 2021-2023
- Lee County Young Leader Class of 2024
- Participant in Lee County's 2025 Distinguished Young Women Program
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
09.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Beulah Elementary School
12.2022 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Beulah High School
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