Daniel Duran
Katy
Summary
I am a recent high school graduate of the class of 2026 looking for a serving job. I have plenty of experience in the food industry and am highly motivated to work and have open availability. I have many interests that can relate to many different types of crowds and I excel in high stress situations. My work ethic has made me very efficient in the restaurant setting, because I understand the pressure it can have team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Little Sakana
Katy, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast paced dining environment.
- Advanced from busser to server position at age 17, reflecting commitment to excellence in costumer service.
- Established and maintained consistent tip percentages exceeding 20%.
- Collaborated with management to facilitate communication between back of house staff and non English speaking new hires.
- Exceptional collaboration skills, recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding contributions.
Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
Katy, TX
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Dedicated over 100 hours to volunteer initiatives that enhance community well being.
- Facilitated the planning and implementation of community events to strengthen community ties.
- fundraising efforts, generating over $5,000 for food drive initiatives.
Intern
Dermossa
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained comprehensive records of over 200 patient information entries in Excel.
- Maintained an organized filing system to help with quick retrieval of documents.
- Executed deep cleaning and organization of all areas to maintain a tidy environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2030
High School Diploma -
Cinco Ranch Highschool
Katy, TX05-2026
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Menu memorization
- Sales expertise
- Table bussing
- Exceptional customer service
- Foreign language proficiency
- Adaptable and flexible
- Guest engagement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Certification
- Food Handlers License
- TABC Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Interests
- Camping
- Martial Arts
- Food Tourism
- Rock Climbing
- Video Gaming
Timeline
Server
Little Sakana
10.2024 - Current
Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
04.2024 - 03.2026
Intern
Dermossa
02.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Houston
High School Diploma -
Cinco Ranch Highschool
High Honors- Cinco Ranch Highschool
recognized for maintaining a top tier GPA through consistent effort, strong work habits, and reliability, qualities that translate directly to dependable and high quality work.