I am personable and resourceful with a strong background in the service industry, bringing exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and a keen eye for detail to the role of Development Coordinator. I'm eager to use a service-driven mindset and administrative experience to contribute to mission-driven goals and donor engagement strategies.
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HARPER NEWELL
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
The Town Company
Host, Server
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Welcome guests warmly and be a main point of contact for customers, servers, management and other hotel departments and problem solve while maintaining a positive demeanor.
- Manage a busy floor chart and schedule reservations, assign tables to servers and keep track of guests contact information as well as personal details to give them a memorable and personalized experience.
- Answer emails and phone calls and direct calls when needed.
- Multitask and stay organized and calm in a fast paced environment while still providing a high-level of hospitality.
- Handle high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Keep a clean and organized station as well as personal appearance and keep the restaurant looking spotless.
- Anticipate peoples needs before they know they need them and carry out tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Increase sales by identifying customers specific needs and interests and making suggestions.
Rightfully Sewn
Seamstress/Shift Lead
03.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Sewed complicated garments with precision and speed on industrial machines.
- Memorized how several types of sewing machines operated and how to set them up/fix them when issues arose.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various sewing tasks and learned and completed new sewing tasks on a daily basis.
- Kept station organized and remained calm in a fast-paced environment with lots of moving parts.
- Organized the flow of a production line and delegated tasks to keep everyone on target to meet a daily quota.
- Wore many hats to help wherever needed and trained new employees.
Fox and Pearl
Host, Server
11.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- See The Town Company for tasks and duties.
Education
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MO
BFA from Fiber
05.2020
University Overview
- Dean's List Fall, 2026
- Kansas City Art Institute Merit Scholarship Recipient
- Kansas City Art Institute Distinguished Portfolio Scholarship Recipient
- Awarded the Susan Lordi Marker Excellence in Fiber Award
Westside High SchoolOmaha, NE
High School
05-2016
University Overview
Skills
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Multitasking proficiency
- Effective time management
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable to change
- Written and Verbal
- Customer Service and Hospitality
- Adobe Suites
Public Programs
Public Programs
2023 Guest Lecture, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO
Timeline
Host, Server
The Town Company
12.2021 - Current
Seamstress/Shift Lead
Rightfully Sewn
03.2021 - 12.2021
Host, Server
Fox and Pearl
11.2019 - 03.2021
Kansas City Art Institute
BFA from Fiber
Westside High School
High School
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