Destiiny Powell
Maysville
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with experience at Applebees and in social work practicums, completed 400 hours all together, at Buffalo Trace CASA and DOVES of Gateway. Excelled in multitasking and customer service, managing 100+ weekend guests with 100% order accuracy. Skilled in mental health awareness and victim advocacy, fostering trust and support. Trained 10 new servers, emphasizing exceptional service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Applebees
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Trained 10 new servers this year with the focus to deliver excellent customer service.
- Served at least 100 individuals every day on the weekends while maintaining a 100% accuracy on orders, preserving a clean and tidy kitchen area with all necessities properly stocked, and making sure food is brought out to their tables in a timely manner.
- Completed food and alcohol training with a 100%.
Social Work Practicum Student
Buffalo Trace CASA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Engaged in reflective practice by seeking feedback from supervisors and peers while striving for continuous selfimprovement.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Contributed insights during staff meetings, helping shape agency policies and best practices for client care.
- Maintained accurate records and case notes, adhering to professional standards and confidentiality guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive client support.
- Assisted in organizing and planning a case timeline for a Grand Jury hearing.
- Interviewed family members and children during investigations.
- Attended Family Court and DV Court every other week.
- Attended numerous home visits with case workers to gather updates and progress within families.
Social Work Practicum Student
DOVES of Gateway
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Provided crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to survivors of domestic violence.
- Maintain confidentiality to survivors information.
- Responsible for answering crisis calls.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12-2024
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Self-care strategies
- Safety planning
- Shelter arrangements
- Mental health awareness
- Victim advocacy
Timeline
Social Work Practicum Student
Buffalo Trace CASA
08.2024 - 12.2024
Social Work Practicum Student
DOVES of Gateway
01.2023 - 05.2023
Server
Applebees
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Morehead State University
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