Daria McConnell
Cranston
Summary
Ability to work well under pressure, work as a part of a team, provide excellent customer service in a fast paced environment. Excelled in POS system operation, significantly increasing sales through effective upselling and collaboration. Skilled in food safety and handling, with a keen focus on achieving high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Worker
A1 Pizza of Newport
10.2020 - 01.2025
- Greeted customers at front counter to answer questions and input meal orders into POS system.
- Discussed menu items with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
- Counted cash drawer before shift and balanced at end of shift to reconcile sales.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Cox Communications
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Traveled by foot or automobile to deliver or sell internet services.
- Used scripts or persuasive sales techniques to convince clients in purchasing Cox internet, TV, phone services.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
- Advertised product and service offerings via social media.
- Pursued existing and potential customers by phone, email and text message to generate leads and close sales.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Located and targeted potential customers with successful cold-calling techniques.
Server Assistant
C Salt Wine Bar & Grille
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables.
- Communicated customer needs clearly to kitchen staff for fast, accurate orders.
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yaroslavl High School
06-2008
Skills
- Menu memorization
- POS system operation
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Sales
- Food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- ServSafe food safety manager
- Multitasking
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - state of Rhode Island.
- Alcohol Server License/Certificate.
Timeline
Restaurant Worker
A1 Pizza of Newport
10.2020 - 01.2025
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Cox Communications
01.2016 - 03.2020
Server Assistant
C Salt Wine Bar & Grille
10.2014 - 11.2015
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2013 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Yaroslavl High School
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