ELIJAH ADAMS-GRIFFIN
Whitefish,MT
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner / Busser
Blackstar BrewPub
Whitefish, MT
07.2024 - Current
- Supported high-volume restaurant operations by delivering food efficiently and maintaining a clean dining environment
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely service and positive customer experiences
- Demonstrated strong time management during peak hours
Busser
Jalisco Cantina
Whitefish, MT
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained dining room cleanliness and table turnover to support fast-paced service
- Assisted team members as needed to improve overall restaurant efficiency
Dishwasher
Tupelo Grille
Whitefish, MT
- Maintained kitchen sanitation standards and supported back-of-house operations
- Demonstrated reliability, consistency, and attention to detail
Grounds Crew
Iron Horse Country Club
Whitefish, MT
- Performed landscaping and maintenance tasks to maintain course and facility appearance
- Worked effectively as part of a team in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
Landscaping & Construction
Independent Contractor
Whitefish, MT
- Assisted with landscaping and construction projects, including manual labor and site preparation
- Developed problem-solving skills and adaptability across varied tasks and job sites
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2029
High school or equivalent -
Whitefish High School
Whitefish, MT01.2024
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Adaptable
- Quick learner
- Personable
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Team-oriented
- Easy to work with
- Leadership
- Initiative
Leadership & Involvement
- DECA - National Competitor, Qualified for and competed at the DECA National Conference in Orlando, FL, Developed skills in business, marketing, teamwork, and competitive presentation
- Cancer Awareness & Support Club - Co-Founder, Helped establish a new club during senior year, Organized fundraising efforts raising approximately $10,000 for cancer awareness and support
- Varsity Athletics - Soccer, Track & Field, Golf, Varsity Soccer: 2× State Champion, All-Conference (3 years), Varsity letter, Track & Field: Qualified for State (Long Jump), Varsity letter, Golf: Varsity letter, Demonstrated leadership, discipline, and time management while lettering in all three sports
- Freshman Mentor Program, Mentored incoming freshmen to support academic and social transition
Community Service
- Special Education Classroom Aide (multiple years)
- Special Olympics volunteer (numerous events)
- United Methodist Church, Food, clothing, and toy drives, Soup kitchen and food bank volunteering, Community clean-up initiatives
Timeline
Food Runner / Busser
Blackstar BrewPub
07.2024 - Current
Busser
Jalisco Cantina
10.2023 - 05.2024
Dishwasher
Tupelo Grille
Grounds Crew
Iron Horse Country Club
Landscaping & Construction
Independent Contractor
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Arizona State University
High school or equivalent -
Whitefish High School