Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Awards
Affiliations
RELEVANT COURSES
Timeline
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Emmaly Simmons

Gainesville

Summary

Passionate journalism student with a strong foundation in hospitality and customer service. Excels in providing outstanding guest experiences and fostering a warm atmosphere. Proven track record of efficiently handling high-volume guest interactions to guarantee seamless operations and overall guest contentment. Known for exceptional interpersonal abilities and adept problem-solving skills that contribute to successful outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Host

Chuck Lager America’s Tavern
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, handling multi-line phone systems, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Greeting and seating guests warmly, politely handling guest complaints of requests, managing wait times and guest expectations, and creating a welcoming dining experience
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts while balancing guest flow to server's sections.
  • Using Point of Sale and Reservation systems.

BCE Student

Sand Pine Elementary School
07.2023 - 06.2024

- Greeted Parents and guests of the school

- Managed Student Check-out/Check-in process

- Answered phone calls and accurately transcribed messages as well as delivering them appropriately

- Transferred calls to the correct employee to best help parents

- Completed various assigned tasks like collecting, organizing, and distributing packages to various teachers and staff, helping to assist children during their assigned lunch time, and creating appealing posters or projects to advertise events around the school

Student Coach

Life Skills in Action Tutoring Center
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Facilitated group study sessions that encouraged peer-to-peer learning and promoted teamwork among students.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions with students to address specific challenges faced in their coursework, resulting in increased confidence levels and academic success.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment through empathetic listening and effective communication.

Education

Diploma -

Wiregrass Ranch High School
Wesley Chapel, FL
06.2024

Journalism

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2028

Skills

  • Problem solving skills
  • Good with technology
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Customer service
  • Effective time management
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Team player mentality

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Word
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Excel

References

  • Angie Shauger, Principal, ashauger@pasco.k12.fl.us, 813-334-2425, Sand Pine ELementary School
  • Dyan, Chitty, Bookkeeper, Dchitty@pasco.k12.fl.us, 813-892-2891, Sand Pine Elementary School
  • Roger, Arebalo, General Manager, 813-778-3686, Chuck Lager America’s Tavern

Awards

Best of Sno Writing Award., Withlacoochee Scholarship, Wiregrass Ranch High School Excellence in Literary Analysis Award

Affiliations

  • The Stampede student newspaper
  • National Junior Honors Society
  • Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
  • Tri-M Honors Society
  • National Honors Society

RELEVANT COURSES

  • JOU3110 Applied Fact Finding
  • LIT2000 Intro to Literature
  • MMC1009 Intro to Media and Communications
  • MMC2450 Data Literacy
  • DE English Composition 1101 and 1102
  • Journalism I, VI, VII
  • DE Intro to Public Speaking

Timeline

Host

Chuck Lager America’s Tavern
07.2024 - 05.2025

BCE Student

Sand Pine Elementary School
07.2023 - 06.2024

Student Coach

Life Skills in Action Tutoring Center
03.2022 - 06.2023

Diploma -

Wiregrass Ranch High School

Journalism

University of Florida