Erik Parada
Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional with a solid foundation in hospitality and emergency services. Known for maintaining high service standards under pressure while effectively communicating with guests and team members. Successful in facilitating member onboarding and fostering a polished guest experience.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Coastal Athletic Club
Charleston, SC
2026.06 - Current
- Facilitated member onboarding and orientation sessions for new club members.
- Ensured a polished guest experience by collaborating with team members.
- Provides attentive hospitality and professional service in a club environment.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment cleanliness and functionality throughout the facility.
Server
Brasserie La Banque
Charleston, SC
2025.11 - 2026.10
- Provides professional, attentive service in a fast-paced fine dining environment.
- Maintains strong communication with guests and team members while delivering a high level of hospitality.
- Works efficiently under pressure while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Server / Bartender
Choplin's Restaurant
Cornelius, North Carolina
2022.09 - 2025.09
- Professionally serves private parties of up to 100 guests in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintains up to 8 tables at once with 40-50 guest capacity and turns tables efficiently.
- Keeps open communication between customers and back-of-house staff while solving problems quickly.
Emergency Medical Technician
Iredell County
2024.03 - 2024.05
- Performed CPR, bleeding control, airway management, and other life-saving interventions.
- Provided initial medical assessment, emergency medical care, and safe patient transportation.
- Remained calm in high-stress environments and collaborated with emergency responders and healthcare professionals.
Automotive Sales
Lake Norman Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
Charlotte, North Carolina
2023.04 - 2023.09
- Established strong client relationships, leveraged knowledge of 30+ vehicles to enhance customer experience and refined negotiation skills to close deals.
- Obtained sales license to facilitate vehicle transactions.
Server
Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill
2020.09 - 2022.09
- Delivered attentive table service, ensuring fast pace and a consistently positive guest experience.
Server
Red Lobster
2019.08 - 2021.08
- Delivered attentive table service to multiple guests while upholding high service standards.
Retail Associate
Big Lots
2021.01 - 2021.04
- Unloaded trucks, stocked shelves, and professionally assisted customers.
Retail Associate
CVS
2018.10 - 2019.05
- Stocked merchandise and provided customer assistance to enhance shopping experience.
Education
Film And Video Production
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC 2026.08 - 2026.10
Certification -
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC 2023.08 - 2024.01
High School Diploma -
Statesville High School
Certificate -
Servsafe Alcohol
South CarolinaSkills
- Customer service
- Guest relations
- Upselling strategies
- Health and safety
- First aid training
- Works well under pressure
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Bilingual: Spanish & English
- Upselling strategies
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Film And Video Production
Trident Technical College
2026.08 - 2026.10
Associate
Coastal Athletic Club
2026.06 - Current
Server
Brasserie La Banque
2025.11 - 2026.10
Emergency Medical Technician
Iredell County
2024.03 - 2024.05
Certification -
Mitchell Community College
2023.08 - 2024.01
Automotive Sales
Lake Norman Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
2023.04 - 2023.09
Server / Bartender
Choplin's Restaurant
2022.09 - 2025.09
Retail Associate
Big Lots
2021.01 - 2021.04
Server
Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill
2020.09 - 2022.09
Server
Red Lobster
2019.08 - 2021.08
Retail Associate
CVS
2018.10 - 2019.05
High School Diploma -
Statesville High School
Certificate -
Servsafe Alcohol