Derek Buckalew
Madison,WI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor Player Services- Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
Hilton
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional guest service, ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Assisted in training new staff on service standards and company policies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of areas to provide a welcoming environment.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UW-Madison Carbone Cancer Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Attended and presented research at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual convention in April 2024.
Server Assistant
Johnny Delmonico's- Food Fight Inc.
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05-2024
High School Diploma -
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Madison, WI06-2020
Skills
- Certificates and Ratings: Commercial Pilot; ASEL; Instrument Airplane; FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Total Hours: 267
- PIC: 202
- Instrument (simulated & actual): 86
- XC: 120
- Night: 25
Timeline
Outdoor Player Services- Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
Hilton
02.2025 - Current
Server Assistant
Johnny Delmonico's- Food Fight Inc.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UW-Madison Carbone Cancer Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison