Ella Cambern
Fountain,MN
Summary
Young professional with great interpersonal skills, some light experience in service jobs and basic customer-business interactions. Freshly graduated from high school and am a current student at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Existing skills from part-time work, social projects, and working with people for 2017 to current day. Aspiring to grow knowledge in school as well as future career. Attributing skills made in life to do the best job possible. Excited to grow knowledge in the medical field and figure out which career path to take in the future.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess/Waitress/Bartender/Food Runner
Juniper's Resturant
Lanesboro, MN
11.2021 - Current
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
- Checked and restocked server areas and organized and got change for front counter.
- Assisted FOH and BOH staff with preparing for events to coordinate smooth execution to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
- Collaborated with kitchen to inform customers of wait times and answer questions about food.
Summer Recreation Leader
Lanesboro Public Schools
Lanesboro, MN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between participants by sitting down with children and helping them resolve issues.
- Coached 3 baseball teams and helped them develop skills to be good players and teammates.
Cashier/Meat Cutter
Oak Meadow Meats
Harmony, MN
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Talked to customers about popular meat selections.
- Ran retail counter and sold product to customers.
Housekeeper
Stone Mill Suites
Lanesboro, MN
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in lobbies and corridors.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2026
High School Diploma -
Lanesboro Secondary
Lanesboro, MN06.2022
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Team Player
- Active Listening and Communication
- Warm and Welcoming
- Safe Work Practices
- Independent Worker
- Compassionate and Caring
- Organization
Timeline
Hostess/Waitress/Bartender/Food Runner
Juniper's Resturant
11.2021 - Current
Summer Recreation Leader
Lanesboro Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2021
Cashier/Meat Cutter
Oak Meadow Meats
06.2020 - 08.2021
Housekeeper
Stone Mill Suites
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
High School Diploma -
Lanesboro Secondary