Hayden Kirkland
Columbia,SC
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
M Kitchen
Columbia, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered prompt, friendly service in high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment to ensure positive guest experiences
- Took orders accurately and ensured timely food delivery to enhance operational efficiency
- Processed customer payments accurately and resolve guest concerns professionally
- Provided attentive hospitality to increase guest satisfaction and encourage repeat business
Hostess
M Kitchen
Columbia, SC
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed guest seating and waitlists to enhance table turnover rates
- Cleared and reset tables to ensure uninterrupted service flow
- Trained and onboarded new staff to integrate them into the team effectively
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2032
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
South Carolina Honors College
Columbia, SC05-2030
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School
Irmo, SC05-2026
Skills
- Order accuracy
- Customer Service & Communication
- Reliability & Work Ethic
- Cleanliness standards
- Safe food handling
- Time management
- Problem Solving
- Training & Mentorship
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician Registration
Honors & Awards
AP Scholar with Distinction, STEM Scholar with Honors, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Recipient
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
- Book Buddies — Officer | 2022 – 2026
- Scheduled over 20 high school volunteers across five elementary teachers
- Communicated event details and schedule changes with students and staff
- Assisted elementary students in developing reading skills across grade levels
- STEM SLC / Elementary Outreach Program | 2022 – 2026
- Organized and coordinated STEM outreach events
- Led hands-on STEM activities for 4th and 5th grade students
- Collaborated with team members to plan engaging educational programs
- Academic Team (Quiz Bowl) | 2025 – 2026
- Led and competed in interscholastic quiz bowl competitions
- Created practice questions to strengthen team performance
- Yearbook Staff | 2025 – 2026
- Managed five full photo spreads from planning to publication
- Captured candid photos at sports, school, and extracurricular events
- Interviewed students and wrote captions and headlines
- Collaborated with staff to meet publication deadlines
- Beta Club — Member | 2022 – 2026
- Participated in school and community service initiatives
- Contributed to food and clothing donation drives
Relevant Coursework
- Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry I & II, Honors Anatomy & Physiology
- Honors Algebra I & II, Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science
- AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government
- AP Microeconomics, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition
- Current - CHEM 111, CHEM 111 Lab, Honors BIO 101, Honors BIO 101 Lab, Honors Business and Professional Speaking
Timeline
Server
M Kitchen
07.2025 - Current
Hostess
M Kitchen
06.2024 - 07.2025
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
South Carolina Honors College
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School