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Haley Williams

West Falls,NY

Summary

Motivated job-seeker with an engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable and progressive experiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server Assistant

Buffalo Chophouse
05.2022 - Current

During my time at Buffalo Chophouse, I have become one of the most efficient in my position.

  • Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Bussed tables between courses and loaded and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to the kitchen to help the team stay on top of cleaning.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area by routinely sweeping floors, wiping surfaces, and removing trash.
  • Built skills to be able to independently work efficiently as well as build a relationship with the team to work as a unit.

Sales Associate

The Fitting Place
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Worked with kids as little as infants to teenagers in measuring, fitting, and finding the right shoes accustomed to them
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Experience in working with special needs children as well, seeing that our store specializes in a wider variety of fitting shoes than a regular commercial store
  • Able and trusted to run the store on my own, doing paperwork, taking care of customers, as well as other odds-and-end jobs the store required that day for cleanup and lock up.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Maintained a calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store systems for merchandise at other sites.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Opened, shelved, and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Engaged in friendly conversations with customers to better uncover individual needs.

Assisant Teacher

Amherst Community Church Child Care Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • I was in a classroom of three and four-year-old children taking care of them and ensuring their safety while in our care.
  • Supervised recess, lunch, and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children's education.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Waitress

Louie's Texas Red Hots
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • While at Louie's Texas Red Hots, I was a key player in the waitressing team and prep work for the restaurant
  • As a waitress I would deliver food, take orders, refill drinks, cash customers out, as well as do any tasks that were needed by the cooks for prep work for that day.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Elevated overall guest experience by addressing dietary restrictions or allergies when recommending menu items to patrons.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.

Communications Lead

Shoe Carnival Inc.
03.2017 - 05.2021
  • I have been a valued team member at Shoe Carnival Inc
  • For four years as of March 2021
  • While there, I received employee of the month numerous times shortly after starting my position there, moved up from being a sales associate to a communications lead, as well as taking on other leadership tasks within the store
  • Within the position, I was expected to communicate with customers in an outgoing and friendly way to help them have a pleasant experience while shopping
  • I was also required to keep up with the organization, register work, sanitation, and shipments going in and out of the store.
  • Mentored junior team members to foster professional growth and improve overall department performance.
  • Aligned messaging across multiple platforms to ensure consistency in tone, voice, style, and visual elements of communications materials.

Education

Associate's degree in English -

Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
05.2024

Associate's degree -

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2022

Associate's degree -

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY
05.2020

High school diploma in N/A -

Orchard Park High School
Orchard Park, NY
06.2019

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organizational Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Good under pressure
  • Cash handling
  • Register work
  • Customer service (7 years)
  • Experience With Children
  • Writing Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive and Friendly Attitude
  • Willing to Learn
  • Responsible and Trustworthy

Timeline

Server Assistant

Buffalo Chophouse
05.2022 - Current

Assisant Teacher

Amherst Community Church Child Care Center
12.2021 - 04.2022

Waitress

Louie's Texas Red Hots
06.2021 - 08.2021

Sales Associate

The Fitting Place
05.2021 - 01.2023

Communications Lead

Shoe Carnival Inc.
03.2017 - 05.2021

Associate's degree in English -

Canisius College

Associate's degree -

University at Buffalo

Associate's degree -

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

High school diploma in N/A -

Orchard Park High School
Haley Williams