Summary
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Work History
Education
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Crystal Tollefson

Hilo,HI

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service at Ken's House of Pancakes and as a 911 Dispatcher. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrating strong multitasking and team collaboration skills. Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and effective communication, contributing to increased revenue and improved emergency response outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Ken's House of Pancakes
01.2001 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food preparation and delivery.
  • Trained new team members on menu items and service standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
  • Upsold daily specials, contributing to increased revenue and customer engagement.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced table turnover rates during peak hours.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

911 Dispatcher

Hawaii Police Department
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts to ensure timely assistance and resource allocation.
  • Provided real-time information to first responders, enhancing situational awareness during critical incidents.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Managed high-stress situations with composure, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering crucial information for first responders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hilo High School
Hilo, HI 96720

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Strong multitasking
  • Greeting guests
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

911 Dispatcher

Hawaii Police Department
04.2021 - 08.2021

Waitress

Ken's House of Pancakes
01.2001 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hilo High School
Crystal Tollefson