Damiyah Daniels
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Eager individual with strong communication and problem-solving strengths. Brings reliability and initiative to every role, demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments. Motivated to learn and contribute effectively to team goals and enhance overall workplace success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden
Fayetteville, AR
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring optimal dining experience and adherence to restaurant seating protocols.
- Managed waitlist efficiently, maintaining accurate records and minimizing guest wait times.
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to communicate guest needs and preferences effectively.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service standards, reservation systems, and daily operational procedures.
- Implemented strategies to enhance guest satisfaction through proactive engagement and feedback collection.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers, fostering return visits through personalized service approaches.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Fayetteville, AR
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Participated in training new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Fayetteville, AR
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared and assembled sandwiches according to customer specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in training new team members on sandwich preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, restocking supplies as necessary to ensure seamless operation during peak hours.
- Monitored food safety practices, conducting regular checks to uphold sanitation standards throughout the restaurant.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
Crew Member
Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
Fayetteville, AR
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service during peak hours, ensuring positive dining experiences.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in preparing and serving menu items, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately, fostering trust with customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and kitchen, promoting a welcoming environment.
- Adapted to changing priorities in fast-paced settings while remaining focused on tasks.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Active learning
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Assertiveness
- Relationship building
- Coordinating tasks
- Memory retention
- Reading comprehension
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Service orientation
Certification
- Patient Care Training - August 2025 - April 2026
- Basic Life support Training - April 2026
- Emergency Medical Responder Training - August 2025 - December 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden
10.2025 - 05.2026
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2025 - 08.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2024 - 10.2025
Crew Member
Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
10.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville High School