Derek Russell-Rotunno
Orange,CA
Summary
I am quite accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. I am a dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities, while also being adept at working on my own independently. I and many others would say I have excellent interpersonal and time management skills, that equate to a positive outcome and customer service has taught me to give people the experience I myself would dream to have.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host/Busser and Service Partner
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
550 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92867
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Enhanced guest experience through effective hosting and bussing, recognized for strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
- Promoted to service partner in less than 6 months working, contributing to operational efficiency by managing takeout orders, food running, and phone communications.
- Streamlined cash handling processes using Toast POS system, ensuring accurate transactions.
- Assisted in coordinating dining room flow during peak hours, and mastered the floor plan of the restaurant for essential knowledge of table locations.
Food and Beverage service work
Wild Rivers Waterpark
10000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated a POS terminal and served handcrafted soft serve ice cream and churros to customers in a dessert establishment known as "Island's Sweets."
- Became proficient at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment with the workers in the establishment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members and communicating with superiors over a walkie-talkie.
Video Editor Intern
Mechanical Heart Production
3000 W MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve to enhance visual storytelling by enhancing my editing skills, furthering my knowledge on how to color grade videos.
- Enhanced video quality by skillfully cutting and editing raw footage given to us by clients.
- Developed strong working relationships with coworkers through clear communication about project expectations and progress updates.
Video Editor Intern
Forge Media Group
19 Spectrum Pointe Dr Suite 605, Lake Forest, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Learned valuable skills on editing video content for client projects using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Adapted quickly to feedback, implementing revisions to meet client expectations efficiently.
- Helped out around the office wherever needed; taking calls, sorting video footage, finding songs for videos
- Conducted quality checks on final edits, ensuring consistency with project specifications.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa07-2026
High School Diploma -
Calvary Chapel High School
Santa Ana06-2024
Skills
- Proficient in lifting 50 pounds
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Phone etiquette
- Schedule Flexibility
- Interpersonal communication
- Adaptable to change
- Detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Employee Training
- Hospitality service expertise
- Payment processing
- Food safety
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Calvary Chapel Schools values: “People” award
- Had a 3.75 and above all throughout high school
- Balanced Volleyball and honor roll all 4 years
- Associative Student Body Board
- Served as class vice president 2022/2023 and high school director of pep and spirit 2023/2024. Both years worked on teams of 6-8 people managing and delegating tasks so we could create events for classmates.
- Took 6 AP classes in high school and passed the exam
LANGUAGES
English
Certification
Food Handler's Card valid as of Sept. 28, 2024
Timeline
Food and Beverage service work
Wild Rivers Waterpark
06.2025 - 08.2025
Host/Busser and Service Partner
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
09.2024 - 12.2025
Video Editor Intern
Mechanical Heart Production
05.2024 - 08.2024
Video Editor Intern
Forge Media Group
05.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Orange Coast College
High School Diploma -
Calvary Chapel High School