Emma Dellinger
Real Life Church
Stanley,NC
2
years of professional experience
Dedicated High School Student-Athlete skilled in time management, teamwork, and communication. Balanced academics, competitive wrestling, and employment in fast-paced environments through discipline and adaptability. Committed to delivering quality service while upholding academic and athletic responsibilities.
Work History
Restaurant Waitress/Hostess/Server
5 Months- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted with menu recommendations and daily specials to enhance guest experience.
- Arranged table settings before each dining service to create an inviting atmosphere. and cleanliness to maintain restaurant standards.
- Entered customer orders into point-of-sale systems quickly and accurately for efficient service. accurately using point-of-sale systems. Used our POS systems to cash out customer checks and complete order transactions.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and quality service.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously, managing order-taking, drink refills, and general guest inquiries effectively.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards when handling food items and setting tables according to restaurant guidelines.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Resolved issues promptly while maintaining professionalism, ultimately improving customer satisfaction levels.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Discovery Island Group Leader
2 Years 5 Months- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to create a supportive environment, improving teamwork and communication.
- Developed strong relationships with children and families, fostering a sense of community within the church congregation.
- Implemented interactive games and activities that reinforced biblical lessons, making learning both fun and memorable for participants.
- Encouraged creativity in worship through art, music, drama, and other expressive mediums.
- Modeled Christian values through personal behavior and interactions, inspiring children to follow suit.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities by swiftly addressing any issues that arose during Children's Church sessions.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, such as holiday programs and summer camps.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Assisted in training fellow volunteers on child safety protocols and emergency procedures to ensure a secure environment for all participants.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a positive learning atmosphere for all participants.
- Facilitated open discussions among children about faith-related topics, promoting critical thinking skills while respecting different viewpoints.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Completed all Child Safety certifications and CPR Certifications.
Busser
1 Year 7 Months- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, ensuring a welcoming environment for patrons.
- Assisted servers in delivering food and beverages efficiently to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to manage dishware and utensils, streamlining service operations.
- Supported team members during peak hours, promoting teamwork and effective communication on the floor.
- Trained new bussers on best practices for cleanliness and efficiency, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Elevated guest experience through consistent table maintenance, including crumb sweeping and resetting silverware as needed.
Volunteer
- Volunteers and assisted in a 2 day playground remodel for a daycare. This was a girl scout project for my younger niece to achieve her patch for her Girl Scout award.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Operated and maintained landscaping tools and equipment for efficient project completion.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of playground.
- Scrubbed and cleaned all playground equipment, bikes, toys and outdoor equipment.
- Constructed hardscape elements like chalkboard wall for the children to draw on, outdoor vegetable garden, built an outdoor play area with a stage with roof.
Education
High School Diploma
- CPR Certifified
- Honors Classes
- High School Wrestling Team
Skills
Order management
Menu memorization
Memory recall
Sanitation practices
Point of sale (POS) system operations
Cash management
Menu knowledge
Cleaning and sanitizing
Issue resolution
Attention to detail
Detail orientation
Guest reception
Team collaboration
Conflict management
Verbal and written communication
Transaction processing
POS operations
Timeline
Restaurant Waitress/Hostess/Server
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Volunteer
Girl Scouts of NC
08.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Busser
Sportspage Resturant
09.2024 - 04.2026Read More
Discovery Island Group Leader
Real Life Church
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
East Lincoln High
High School Diploma
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