Gracie Van Pelt
Bolivia,NC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Actor
Woods of Terror
Greensboro, NC
08.2019 - 11.2024
- I worked for part time in the fall season as a scare actor
- Maintained high energy levels throughout long shifts, ensuring consistency in scare intensity from start to finish.
- Enhanced guest experience by embodying various scare roles and maintaining character throughout performances.
- Assisted with costume maintenance and repairs, preserving the professional appearance of characters on stage.
- Utilized improvisational techniques when interacting with guests, creating a unique experience for each visitor.
- Promoted safety for both actors and guests by adhering to all guidelines and protocols during performances.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues based on trust and respect, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced collaboration efforts.
- Contributed to marketing initiatives by participating in promotional photo shoots and videos showcasing the attraction''s highlights.
- Balanced adherence to scripted scenes alongside improvisational moments, providing a dynamic and unpredictable experience for guests.
- Exceptional skills in voice acting, special body movements and facial expressions to elicit strong responses from audience.
- Improvised character presentation and conversations with guests to provide immersive experience.
- Researched character types and delivered appropriate voice, gesture and physical presentation.
- Adapted to various acting scenarios by mastering diverse roles, enhancing versatility as an actor.
- Improved acting skills through regular rehearsals and workshops, leading to more convincing and engaging performances.
- Helped train newer cast members on proper scare techniques, resulting in faster integration into the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with fellow actors to create immersive scenes, resulting in consistently positive audience feedback.
- Acted as an ambassador for the company at public events, representing the brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Accustomed to attaching and using prosthetics and body props to enhance performance.
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
- Made quick adjustments to characters on stage.
Team Member
Frankie's Fun Park
Raleigh, NC
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Gained recognition for delivering excellent customer service through active listening, empathetic communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
Ice Cream Server
Muffins Ice Cream Shoppe
Mebane, NC
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
Team Member
Burlington Coat Factory
Durham, NC
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining a well-stocked sales floor.
- Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
- Aided in training new team members on best practices for stocking procedures and inventory management systems.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Team Member
McDonald's
Hillsborough, NC
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a well-stocked inventory and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they quickly became proficient in their roles and responsibilities.
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Managed cash register transactions, balancing the till at the end of each shift with consistent accuracy.
- Ensured prompt delivery of takeout orders by efficiently packaging items and verifying accuracy before handing them off to customers or drivers.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
- Made change and returned correct cash and coin to patrons.
- Enhanced drive-thru service speed by optimizing order taking and payment processes.
- Managed cash register accurately, facilitating smooth transactions for customers.
Education
Associate Of Arts -
Alamance Community College
Graham, NCHigh School Graduate -
Orange High School
Hillsborough, NC06.2019
Skills
- Animal Lover
- Experience with farm animals
- Horse riding
- Team Player
- Customer Service
- Mechanical Ride Operator
- Acting
- Adaptable
- Following directions
- Memorization skills
- Character research
- Creative
- Enthusiastic
- Creative thinking
- Team collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Public engagement
- Team building and leadership
Activities
- I work as a scare actor around the fall season at Woods of Terror in Greensboro, NC.
- I love to play video games during my free time.
Timeline
Team Member
Frankie's Fun Park
03.2022 - 07.2024
Team Member
Burlington Coat Factory
08.2021 - 02.2022
Ice Cream Server
Muffins Ice Cream Shoppe
05.2021 - 03.2022
Team Member
McDonald's
01.2020 - 08.2021
Actor
Woods of Terror
08.2019 - 11.2024
Associate Of Arts -
Alamance Community College
High School Graduate -
Orange High School