Edlawit Kebede
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction, and promote long-term loyalty.
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Lucy Restaurant & Bar
Silver Spring, Maryland
08.2023 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Accountant
Nigusu Torno
Adama, Ethiopia
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Unity University
Adama, Ethiopia05-2020
Skills
- Foreign language proficiency
- Tableside Etiquette
- Safe Food Handling
- Cleanliness standards
- Supply Restocking
- Order Management
- Beverage Preparation
- Sales expertise
- Positive and professional
- Check payment processing
- Strong Work Ethic
- Sales Techniques
- Business Tax Planning
- Project Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Analysis
- Cash Flow analysis
- Auditing
- Payroll Administration
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Planning
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Cash Flow Management
Accomplishments
- Certified for outstanding achievement in completing the alcohol awareness course.
Languages
English
Professional
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- The Annotated Code of Maryland, presented on the 14th Day of June 2024.
Timeline
Server
Lucy Restaurant & Bar
08.2023 - Current
Accountant
Nigusu Torno
06.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Unity University
- The Annotated Code of Maryland, presented on the 14th Day of June 2024.
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