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Connor Laird

Summary

I am a dedicated worker who strives to maintain a professional, positive, amiable demeanor at all times. In a laboratory environment, I am skillful in chemical handling, sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. I am a creative, resourceful and adaptable individual with substantial experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for scientific research purposes. I am comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines, and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions, and I will shift easily between various positions and responsibilities to meet demand.

Overview

1
1
years of professional experience

Work History

Front-of-House Employee

McAlister's Deli
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by promptly completing side work tasks during downtime periods.
  • Supported back of house staff by relaying guest feedback and coordinating special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Managed phone lines by processing takeout orders and addressing any customer concerns with professionalism.
  • Increased guest return rate through personable interactions and genuine interest in customers' dining preferences.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
  • Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
  • Monitored inventory levels for front of house supplies and communicated reordering needs to management proactively.
  • Built rapport with regular customers by remembering names, preferences, or personal details that enhanced their experience at the establishment.
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
  • Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
  • Reset tables between attending to guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
  • Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
  • Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.

Lawn Care Worker

P.M. Allen
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced lawn health by performing regular mowing, edging, and fertilization treatments.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient lawn care services.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2024

Skills

  • Solidworks
  • Arduino
  • COMSOL
  • Coding in C and Java
  • Cell Culture
  • Lab Etiquette
  • Chemical Handling
  • PCR Techniques
  • Professional Appearance
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Positive demeanor
  • Team player attitude

Timeline

Front-of-House Employee

McAlister's Deli
05.2023 - 08.2023

Lawn Care Worker

P.M. Allen
05.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science -

The University of Texas At Arlington
Connor Laird