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Ella Hope

Ella Hope

Richmond,VA

Summary

Motivated College Graduate with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and quick to adapt to a variety of situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Server/Bartender

New York Deli
05.2021 - Current


  • Practiced good time management to deliver customers' prepared orders quickly and accurately.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurants compliant with laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chairwoman

Phi Mu Fraternity
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
  • Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to members of the organization as inclusion and diversity subject matter expert.
  • Provided members with a safe space to share and celebrate one another's differences, personal struggles, and diverse backgrounds.
  • Provided members of the chapter with educational resources regarding a variety of topics surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Organized events to give members of the chapter and opportunity to learn more about diversity in an interactive way (i.e., trivia, movie discussions, jeopardy, etc.)
  • Created a yearly calender detailing different holidays highlighting diversity (i.e., Women's History Month, Black History Month, Native American Heritage Month, etc.)
  • Acted as a liaison between members of the chapter and the executive board of the chapter for matters concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Crew Member

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
09.2018 - 05.2019


  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.

Lifeguard

Avalon Recreation Association
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
  • Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.

Snack Bar Worker

Avalon Recreation Association
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Practiced strong sanitation habits to comply with workplace health and safety procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Atlee High School
Mechanicsville, VA
06.2019

Skills

  • General Psychology
  • Mathematics
  • Customer Experience
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Experimental Research
  • Tutoring

Timeline

Food Server/Bartender

New York Deli
05.2021 - Current

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chairwoman

Phi Mu Fraternity
01.2021 - 01.2022

Crew Member

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
09.2018 - 05.2019

Lifeguard

Avalon Recreation Association
05.2015 - 08.2018

Snack Bar Worker

Avalon Recreation Association
05.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

James Madison University

High School Diploma -

Atlee High School
Ella Hope