Evan Stover
Summerville,South Carolina
Summary
I am a dependable and hardworking individual who puts effort and diligence into their tasks. I pick up new skills quickly and am eager to learn from others more experienced. I am a skilled and trained worker in numerous positions in the food and beverage industry and Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have a ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I have a passion for coffee, people, learning, and being apart of local businesses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
The Cardinal
05.2024 - Current
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as taking to-go orders by phone, answering customer questions, and informing customers of accurate wait times.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
- Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery, clean tables, preparing the dining room for guests, and maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
- Reduced wait times for guests by effectively coordinating with other team members during peak hours.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
Shopkeeper
Common Good Co
05.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient store environment.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and suggesting merchandise.
- Tagged merchandise and neatly stocked on shelves and display areas.
- Received product shipments and organized in stockroom storage area.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing daily sales reports for financial integrity.
- Developed loyal customer base by building strong relationships through exceptional service and communication skills.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive store reputation within the community.
- Updated store layout periodically for fresh appearance and improved shopping experience for customers.
Barista/ Farmers Market Manager/ Kitchen Assistant
Coastal Coffee Roasters
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
- Worked alongside the chef, prepping ingredients and producing quality food for customers
- I often took over the kitchen as the cook if the chef was absent
- Crafted espresso drinks and also learned different cultural methods to craft coffee beverages
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Organized and stocked inventory
- Ran a weekly farmers market booth for the company which included handling money, and producing handcrafted drinks
- Sold and promoted local goods
- Fulfilled and packed orders in the roastery for shipping and pick up.
Spotlight Operator
Moranz Entertainment
07.2016 - Current
- Implemented Special effects to match the creative vision of each production
- Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment.
Catering Assistant
Just Desserts
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation
- Delivered and picked up catered foods
- Attended to guests needs.
Education
Exercise Science And Nutrition
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2025
High School Diploma -
Northwood Academy
Summerville, SC05.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Effective Multitasking
- Patience and Empathy
- Phone Etiquette
- Customer service expertise
- Detail Oriented
- Table Bussing
- Safe Food Handling
- Item promotion
- Front-of-house display creation
- Multitasking
Academicactivities
CES Student ambassador
Athletic Training Student Assistant Aide
Student Yosef Club
CES Study Abroad Ambassador
Appalachian State University Athletic Training Students' Association
Additional Information
Apart from my achievements in the work environment, I have completed a semester long study abroad experience in Maastricht, Netherlands, during which I studied public health. Thanks to that experience, I am now a CES study abroad ambassador for my program. This includes responsibilities such as providing information, support, and direction to new and existing study abroad students. Apart from this, I have completed an undergraduate internship requirement with Appalachian State Football as a Athletic Training Student Assistant Aide, and am currently involved in the Appalachian State University Athletic Training Students' Association completing my second season as an Athletic Training Student Assistant Aide. Finally, I am a member of the Student Yosef Club, a membership-based booster organization whose mission is to support App State student-athletes, maintain an electric game day atmosphere and fuel the Mountaineer spirit.
Timeline
Hostess
The Cardinal
05.2024 - Current
Shopkeeper
Common Good Co
05.2024 - Current
Barista/ Farmers Market Manager/ Kitchen Assistant
Coastal Coffee Roasters
07.2018 - Current
Catering Assistant
Just Desserts
01.2018 - 12.2021
Spotlight Operator
Moranz Entertainment
07.2016 - Current
Exercise Science And Nutrition
Appalachian State University
High School Diploma -
Northwood Academy
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