Desiree Baxter
Walnut,CA
Summary
Diligent hospitality worker, ready to excel in fast-paced environment. Proven track record in ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting changing needs. Skilled in managing multiple tasks, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Reliable and results-driven, with positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Nursery Worker
Concord Church
St Louis, MO
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided consistent childcare during church services, allowing parents to participate worryfree.
- Boosted parent satisfaction by maintaining a clean, organized, and nurturing environment for children in the nursery.
- Fostered spiritual growth among young children through Bible stories, songs, prayers, and other faith-based activities integrated into daily routines.
- Promoted a sense of community among church members by actively engaging with families during drop-off and pick-up times as well as at special events.
Private School
Abiding Savior Lutheran School
St Louis, MO
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked with technology.
Waitress
The Melting Pot Fondue Restaurant
Chesterfield, MO
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Head Hostess
Twin Peaks Restaurants
Chesterfield, MO
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Trained and mentored new staff members to ensure consistent service quality and adherence to restaurant policies.
- Established a welcoming atmosphere by greeting guests promptly and professionally upon arrival.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
- Coordinated large parties and events, ensuring seamless service from arrival through departure.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Hostess
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
St. Charles, Mo
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Cashier/Shelf Stocker
Aldi Grocery
St. Peters, Mo
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Kids Club Attendant
Club Fitness
St. Peters, Mo
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Set up and led recreational activities such as games, read-alongs and crafts for children during particularly busy times.
- Worked with parents and guardians to achieve safe environment for children in temporary care through careful use of sign-in and sign-out pages, allergy and medical forms and exchange of contact information.
- Monitored children working on small group activities and playing on recreational equipment.
- Completed and submitted attendance logs and accident reports each shift.
Cashier
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
St. Peters, Mo
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
St.Louis Community College
St Louis, MO12-2025
Dental
Laurel Institute For Dental Assistants
St. Peters, Mo11-2020
Skills
- Cleanliness
- Maintaining safety
- CPR Certified
- Staff Supervision
- Excellent Communication
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctual and Reliable
- Caring and Responsible
- Friendly and Respectful
Timeline
Church Nursery Worker
Concord Church
01.2023 - 10.2023
Private School
Abiding Savior Lutheran School
10.2022 - 07.2023
Waitress
The Melting Pot Fondue Restaurant
07.2022 - 08.2022
Head Hostess
Twin Peaks Restaurants
03.2019 - 07.2019
Cashier/Shelf Stocker
Aldi Grocery
11.2016 - 01.2017
Hostess
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
10.2016 - 06.2017
Kids Club Attendant
Club Fitness
01.2016 - 10.2016
Cashier
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
01.2016 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Science
St.Louis Community College
Dental
Laurel Institute For Dental Assistants