Grant Fredell
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
Experienced Server with 5+ years in fine dining, steakhouses, home style, and German cuisine; successful track record of building repeat clientele.
Talented visual artist with a strong background in caricatures and portraits.Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Caricature Artist
ABT Events
1711 Fox Hollow Ln, York, SC 29745
11.2013 - Current
- Illustrated faces into compelling caricatures, while demonstrated key marketing skills for a growing company.
- Collaborated with any request of custom art form to ensure consistency with clients.
Caricature Artist
Self employed contractor
06.2011 - Current
- Vendor at a variety of festivals and art & craft expos
- Developed artistic visual products while working within restrict time frames.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using ink, pastels, and charcoal.
Server
T-bones on The Lake
3990 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Greeted customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs.
- Skillfully promoted menu items, and daily chef and seafood specials upon greeting each table.
- Worked with heavy volume while running food and bar drinks after order was placed.
- Rapidly processed cash and credit card payments accurately.
- Helped customers feel welcome and created a warm environment to eat in.
Server
Waldhorn German Cuisine
12101 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, NC 28134
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurants exotic dishes, daily food, and drink specials.
- Set dining tables according to type of event and number of party.
- Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware, and silverware throughout each shift.
- Consistently provided professional, friendly, and engaging service.
Server
River Bleu Steak and Fish
14142 Rivergate Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28273
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Set dining tables according to type of event and service standards.
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurants menu and products.
- Precisely described menu items and special offerings while appropriately identifying wine pairings.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
- Restocked inventory items throughout day.
Server
Bob Evans
520 John Ross Pkwy, Rock Hill, SC 29730
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for their needs according to server rotation.
- Assisted in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition.
- Stocked and maintained soup and salad stations.
- Prepared checks itemizing total meal costs and sales taxes.
- Bussed and cleared tables in a quiet and efficient manner.
Caricature Artist
Kamans Art Shoppes
14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Opened caricature stand each morning.
- Operated sales, and returned earnings to the bank at the end of every shift.
- Provided quality artwork for guest of the park, while consistently up-selling mats, frames, and tubes with each piece of art.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Clover High School
Associate of Arts - undefined
York Technical College
2013
Skills
- Portraits
- Caricatures
- Surrealism
- Efficient marketing communication
- Proficient in customer service
- Service-oriented team player
- Extensive food/beverage knowledge
Timeline
Server
Waldhorn German Cuisine
10.2015 - 02.2016
Server
River Bleu Steak and Fish
08.2015 - 11.2015
Server
T-bones on The Lake
03.2015 - 08.2016
Caricature Artist
ABT Events
11.2013 - Current
Server
Bob Evans
02.2012 - 03.2014
Caricature Artist
Self employed contractor
06.2011 - Current
Caricature Artist
Kamans Art Shoppes
03.2007 - 06.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Clover High School
Associate of Arts - undefined
York Technical College