Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Ellianna Molina McDonald

MolinaLens LLC
Louisville,KY
Ellianna Molina McDonald
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Goal-oriented professional with a strong background in customer service and team management. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and resolve customer inquiries efficiently.

Work History

Supervisor

4 Months
Urban Planet | 06.2026 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Trained and developed staff on customer service best practices and product knowledge.
  • Monitored inventory levels, coordinating restocking efforts to meet sales demands.
  • Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance store presentation and customer experience.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently, improving overall satisfaction ratings.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing efficient scheduling systems.

Entrepreneur

3 Years 11 Months
MolinaLens LLC | 11.2022 - Current
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Captured high-quality images for diverse projects, enhancing visual storytelling and client engagement.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand vision, ensuring alignment with creative goals throughout the process.
  • Utilized advanced photography equipment and editing software to produce polished final products.
  • Trained junior photographers on techniques, equipment handling, and best practices in photography.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.

Boat Rental Associate

1 Year 2 Months
GoBoat | 07.2025 - 09.2026
  • Conducted safety briefings for customers prior to boat usage, promoting compliance and safety awareness.
  • Assisted customers with booking and rental inquiries to enhance service experience.
  • Maintained inventory of boats and equipment to ensure availability and readiness for rentals.
  • Maintained composure and focus while working in extreme 100-degree weather conditions.

Host/Server

4 Months
Rustico - Alexandria | 04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction throughout dining experience.
  • Managed reservations and seating arrangements to optimize table turnover and enhance guest flow.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food and beverage orders.
  • Assisted in training new staff on restaurant procedures and customer service standards.

Crew Member

9 Months
McDonald's | 05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided exceptional customer service by efficiently taking orders and addressing customer inquiries.
  • Assisted in training new crew members on operational procedures and customer service protocols.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, meeting food safety standards consistently.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Education

High School Diploma

Alexandria City High School | Alexandria, VA
  • Judge O'Flahterty Scholarship Recipient
  • Relevant Coursework: Criminal Justice & Certified Nationally/State
  • Professional Development: Criminal Justice
  • Extracurricular Activities: Sports Photographer, Internship w/ Athletic Department, Varsity Soccer
  • Elected to Student Representative for SGA (Student Government Association in 24-25

Skills

Customer service
Staff management
Training and mentoring
Employee motivation
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Complex Problem-solving
Problem-solving
Photography editing
Photo editing
Team collaboration

Certification

- National and State Certified In Criminal Justice

(A NOCTI certification is an industry-backed credential that measures and proves a student's or worker's technical skills in a specific career path.)

Timeline

Supervisor

Urban Planet
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Boat Rental Associate

GoBoat
07.2025 - 09.2026Read More

Host/Server

Rustico - Alexandria
04.2023 - 08.2023Read More

Entrepreneur

MolinaLens LLC
11.2022 - CurrentRead More

Crew Member

McDonald's
05.2021 - 02.2022Read More

Alexandria City High School

High School Diploma
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Ellianna Molina McDonald