Ella Merriman
Beresford,SD
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Olive Garden Restaurant
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
04.2026 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, contributing to memorable dining experiences.
- Took and processed customer orders efficiently and accurately.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly and escalated complex issues to management for efficient resolution.
- Cultivated positive relationships with regular customers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
- Knowledgeable about menu items to answer customer inquiries effectively.
- Managed cash register and handled payments seamlessly.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or POS systems.
- Provided accurate change for cash transactions using a cash register system.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Cleared and cleaned tables to prepare for new diners during peak hours.
- Refilled drink stations to ensure customers had access to beverages during busy periods.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to fulfill special requests from customers.
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Student Council President
Beresford High School
Beresford , SD
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Led student council meetings to discuss school events and initiatives.
- Organized, coordinated and managed student council meetings.
- Developed strategies to increase student involvement in school events.
- Coordinated with faculty to organize school-wide activities and projects.
- Developed communication strategies to promote events among students and staff.
- Organized fundraising efforts to support school programs and activities.
- Facilitated discussion between student body representatives to ensure all voices were heard.
- Collaborated with other clubs or organizations on campus to plan joint-activities or events.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines efficiently.
- Identified areas where improvement was needed within the organization's structure.
- Provided support services such as tutoring, counseling, or mentoring programs for students in need.
Sunday School Volunteer
Roseni Lutheran Church
Beresford, SD
06.2022 - 05.2026
- Facilitated engaging lessons for children in Sunday School program.
- Developed creative lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Explained Bible stories to children in an age-appropriate manner.
- Facilitated weekly prayer sessions to foster spiritual growth among students. before the lesson began.
- Encouraged participation from all students throughout class time.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming classroom environment for students of diverse backgrounds.
- Supported lead teachers by assisting with classroom management tasks.
- Assisted teachers with classroom tasks throughout the day.
- Assisted with crafts and other hands-on activities for younger students.
- Coordinated special events and activities for church youth programs.
- Created engaging visuals such as posters, bulletin boards.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the varying needs and learning styles of students.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make learning more interactive and engaging.
- Planned games, songs and dances as part of religious curriculum.
- Answered student questions, addressed needs and deescalated tense or emergency situations.
- Leveraged Bible to motivate, encourage and guide children.
Librarian
Beresford Public Library
Beresford, South Dakota
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated events and programs that increased community engagement and promoted literacy among diverse populations.
- Promoted reading initiatives through community outreach and displays.
- Developed and maintained library collection by selecting, ordering, cataloging, and classifying books and other materials.
- Managed organization of library equipment and collections to ensure accessibility and enhance user experience.
- Organized youth summer reading program and activities, fostering a love for reading and improving literacy skills among participants.
- Planned activities for children's story time programs.
- Engaged children by reading stories during library programs.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beresford. High School
South Dakota05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Communication strategies
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Community engagement
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Basic math
- Community outreach
- Leadership
- Youth worship
- Creativity
- Flexibility
Timeline
Waitress
Olive Garden Restaurant
04.2026 - Current
Student Council President
Beresford High School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Sunday School Volunteer
Roseni Lutheran Church
06.2022 - 05.2026
Librarian
Beresford Public Library
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Beresford. High School