Darian VanDyke
Abilene,TX
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Red Robin
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Server/Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Sales Associate
Zales, the Diamond Store
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Open and close store and transport money.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Ticket Analyst
WTS Group LLC
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Ticket analyst for frac sand transportation company
- Responsible for reviewing all driver tickets and sand BOL tickets for accuracy against multiple databases
- Coordinating with dispatch, drivers, and customers to ensure all necessary information is correct and complete in order to process for payment
- Laid off due to changes in work load.
Daycare Teacher
New Beginnings Childcare Academy
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
Keyholder
Plato's Closet/ Once Upon A Child
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Responsibilities included assisting with scheduling, overseeing up to 10 employees per shift, handling customer complaints for a mutually satisfactory outcome
- Opening and closing duties, such as counting the safe, reconciling discrepancies, prepping registers for sales, opening and closing store
- Filling in where needed, i.e
- Stocking, pricing, working the register
- Resigned for other opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
McMurry University
Abilene, TX05.2024
General Education Requirements
Cisco Community College
05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in google docs, mircrosoft excel, microsoft office, Axon and Wolfpack operating systems
- Communication- negotiation and presentation
- Leadership-inspiring trust, motivation, and coordination
- Adaptability- open minded, responsible, proactive, and positive
- Teamwork- coordination and support
- Problem solving- active listening, prioritizing, discussion, and analysis
- Documentation and Reporting
- Information Gathering
- Process Enhancement
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
Accomplishments
Dean's List 2022-2023
References
- Michael Stephens, 325-518-9500
- Lorie Shewell, 325-268-4221
- Brittany Wade, 325-665-9916
Affiliations
- Reading
- Volunteering
Certification
Food handler's and TBAC
Timeline
Server
Red Robin
12.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Zales, the Diamond Store
09.2022 - 04.2023
Ticket Analyst
WTS Group LLC
12.2021 - 08.2022
Daycare Teacher
New Beginnings Childcare Academy
03.2021 - 12.2021
Server/Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2020 - 12.2023
Keyholder
Plato's Closet/ Once Upon A Child
01.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
McMurry University
General Education Requirements
Cisco Community College