Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
volunteer
Timeline
Intern

Evelyn Kwan

Cupertino,CA

Summary

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Merlion Restaruant
Cupertino, CA
Feb2014 - Jan2017
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
  • Collaborated with kitchen to inform customers of wait times and answer questions about food.

Receptonist

LensCrafters
Santa Clara, CA
oct2013 - Jan2014
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Provided callers with address, directions, company website and related information.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Intern

Nor1 INC.
Santa Clara, CA
06.2012 - 09.2012
  • Updated content information in Nor 1 eStandyby database, a technology solution program for hotels looking to increase revenue and guest satisfaction.
  • Participated in image database maintenance to ensure updated photos for hotel properties.
  • Assisted implementation manager in setting up a new property in the eStandby database system.

Customer Service Representative

CVS Pharmacy/Longs Drugs
Cupertino, CA
05.2006 - 05.2012
  • Provided excellent customer service in in financial transactions.
  • Assisted managers in resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Translated from Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) to English for customers in the Pharmacy department and the main store.
  • Tracked inventory and trained new staff for overseeing the Hallmark greeting cards department at Saratoga and Cupertino CVS stores.

Intern to the General Manager

Crown Plaza Cabana Hotel
Palo Alto , CA
10.2011 - 01.2012

Conducted customer service projects and quality assurance reviews.

Co-executed banquet project with Food and Beverage Department.

Assisted the General Manager on various projects using Powerpoint.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism, And Event Management

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • Initiative
  • Client Relationships
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Training and Development
  • Active Listening
  • Upselling

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

volunteer

Co-teacher for the AWANA program, an evangelism and discipleship programs for children.

Maintained a positive environment for children to learn and grow.

Co-developed the arts and crafts curriculcum.

Timeline

Intern

Nor1 INC.
06.2012 - 09.2012

Intern to the General Manager

Crown Plaza Cabana Hotel
10.2011 - 01.2012

Customer Service Representative

CVS Pharmacy/Longs Drugs
05.2006 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism, And Event Management

San Jose State University

Hostess

Merlion Restaruant
Feb2014 - Jan2017

Receptonist

LensCrafters
oct2013 - Jan2014
Evelyn Kwan