Emma Watkins
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Early Learning for Everyone
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
Hostess
Matanuska Brewing Company
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness
Hostess
Pizza Man
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information
- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times
Teacher's Assistant
Black River Child Care Center
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments
Shift Leader
Papa Murphy's
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees
Education
College - Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 09.2023 - 01/2024
College - Natural Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK 08.2020 - 05/2023
High school diploma - undefined
Black River Falls High School
Black River Falls, WI 09.2016 - 05/2020
Skills
Shift ManagementFront DeskHost/HostessRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyFood ServiceTeachingCleaning ExperienceCash HandlingTime ManagementMicrosoft Word
Timeline
College - Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
Oregon State University
09.2023 - 01/2024
Early Childhood Educator
Early Learning for Everyone
06.2022 - Current
Hostess
Matanuska Brewing Company
03.2022 - 06.2022
Hostess
Pizza Man
03.2021 - 03.2022
College - Natural Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2020 - 05/2023
Shift Leader
Papa Murphy's
02.2018 - 02.2020
High school diploma - undefined
Black River Falls High School
09.2016 - 05/2020
Teacher's Assistant
Black River Child Care Center
08.2016 - 07.2021