Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Hobbies
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Gavin Tran

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Committed and hardworking with experience processing transactions and assisting customers. Dedicated to resolving issues, answering customer questions and ringing up customers. Creative problem-solver versed in customer service. Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Sprouts Springroll & Pho
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Ice Cream Server/ Scooper

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Served customers with speed and detail orientation, keeping team running smoothly throughout service fluctuations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in establishment.
  • Kept work area tidy and sanitary, promptly addressing spills, and other messes.
  • Operated cash register, taking payments and issuing customer receipts.
  • Maintained menu knowledge to provide recommendations and answers to customer questions.
  • Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
  • Demonstrated continuous knowledge of menu and service offerings, promotional products and new flavors.
  • Provided details on seasonal flavor availability, ice cream source, allergens, and specials.
  • Scooped ice cream into cones and dishes while remaining mindful of portion sizes.
  • Upsold waffle cones and soft pretzels to boost customer purchases.
  • Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Notified supervisor and peers of low product inventory and customer complaints.
  • Used ice cream makers, blenders and frozen yogurt machines to create ice cream and yogurt.
  • Utilized proper portion control to determine customers receive correct portion size.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.

Car Wash Employee

U Need Car Wash Express
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided exceptional customer service by recommending and apprising customers on service options, pricing, and savings opportunities through memberships or promotional information.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment throughout self-service and vehicle wash areas, comprising power washers, and central vacuums' individual units.
  • Rinsed objects and placed on drying racks or used cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  • Evaluated vehicles' exterior ahead of car wash service to ascertain and relay all issues to customers.
  • Greeted customers and assessed needs to recommend suitable car wash services.
  • Delivered high-quality car wash services using high-pressure washers, vacuums and detailing tools.
  • Applied waxes and protective treatments to vehicles for high-quality finishes.
  • Cleaned and polished vehicle interiors and exteriors to high standards.
  • Received check, cash and credit card payments from customers, gave back balance, and maintained accounts of payments received on daily basis.
  • Wiped down and polished interior and exterior surfaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mansfield Lake Ridge High School
Mansfield, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Cash Management
  • Refunds and Exchanges
  • Vehicle Detailing
  • Polishing Equipment
  • Kitchen Staff Coordination
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to Lift 40 Pounds
  • Safety Precautions
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Digital Databases

Additional Information

Currently a Nursing student at University of Texas at Arlington



Hobbies

Enjoy going rock climbing and mountain biking in my free time.

Every Sunday I go out with a group called "Say It With Your Chest" to go and feed the homeless or wash their clothing.

Participate in a Global Medical training Program at University of Texas at Arlington. 

Participate in the UTA climbing club.

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Sprouts Springroll & Pho
03.2023 - 08.2023

Ice Cream Server/ Scooper

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
07.2021 - 02.2022

Car Wash Employee

U Need Car Wash Express
05.2018 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Mansfield Lake Ridge High School
Gavin Tran