Hayden Howell
DeLand
Summary
Motivated second-year accounting student with a strong academic background seeking an internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and business analysis. Eager to apply problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills while continuing to develop professional knowledge in the accounting field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Tallahassee, FL
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared food items following established recipes and safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to maintain workflow during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service and quality food delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of back-of-house areas, adhering to health regulations.
Host and Server
The Table
DeLand
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed reservations and waitlist to maximize table turnover
- Handled payments and maintained accurate cash management at POS
- Collaborated with team members to improve service quality
- Sourced quality ingredients at lower prices to support head chef in managing food costs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Acouunting
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05-2029
Skills
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Time management and organization
- Customer service and support
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Public speaking
- Adaptability
Volunteer Experience
- Band Captain, DeLand High School, 2021-2025,
Served as the Band Captain my senior year of high school as well as other leadership roles over my four years in high school band, led and mentored over 200 members helping promote teamwork, discipline, and musicianship, collaborated with the band director in planning events like concerts and managing logistics
- Member, Unity Performing Arts, 2022-2025
Participated in music-based community service projects, including performances for retirement facilities and teaching local middle schools, contributed over 200 community service hours through music and volunteer initiatives
Timeline
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
02.2026 - Current
Host and Server
The Table
04.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Acouunting
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University