Claude Best
Cordova,TN
Summary
Freshman at University of Memphis, studying applied linguistics and anthropology.
Experience in artifact cataloguing, archaeological field techniques.
My academic and research interests include second language acquisition, historical linguistics, ancient writing systems, and Mesoamerican archaeology.
Planned transfer to University of Arizona in the fall 2024 semester.
Sushi Chef at Zen Japanese Fine Cuisine; formerly 5 days/week, now temporarily during summers.
Experienced in training others, working in a fast-paced environment, quick/efficient food preparation, customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cataloguing Assistant (volunteer)
University Of Memphis Earth Sciences Dept.
02.2024 - Current
- Examine and categorize artifacts from my professor's excavations
- Enter artifact data into Microsoft Excel
- Collaborate with my professor and fellow students to identify lithics, ceramics, charcoal, bone, shell, and bedrock
Sushi Chef
Zen Japanese Fine Cuisine
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Cleaned and prepared fish, produce, other necessary ingredients
- Coordinated with the kitchen to cook rice and shrimp and fry tempura rolls
- Made and plated sushi appetizers, sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri
- Engaged with customers to provide an exceptional service experience
- Quality controlled each dish that leaves the sushi bar
- Managed tickets and put out orders in a timely manner
- Trained new sushi staff
- Communicated with kitchen, front of house, and management to ensure smooth service
- Kept sushi bar and walk-in clean and organized
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Assembled retail displays to showcase new products and deals in an aesthetically pleasing manner
- Assisted customers with technical concerns at the photo desk
- Completed photo orders for customers, including photo albums, posters, and prints
- Took and edited passport photos
Education
No Degree - Applied Linguistics
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2027
High School Diploma -
Houston High School
Germantown, TN05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Service
- Retail Displays
- Photo Printing
- Fish Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Knife Skills
- Japanese Cuisine
- Plating Presentation
- Mise en place
- Safe Food Handling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Cataloguing Assistant (volunteer)
University Of Memphis Earth Sciences Dept.
02.2024 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
07.2022 - 10.2022
Sushi Chef
Zen Japanese Fine Cuisine
01.2022 - 02.2024
No Degree - Applied Linguistics
University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Houston High School
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