Hope Gilmore
Clover,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
New River Christian Academy
Lake Wylie, South Carolina
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed classroom environment to foster effective learning.
- Developed and organized lesson plans to enhance educational outcomes.
- Maintained communication with students and parents to support academic progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues as a team player to achieve common goals.
Expeditor/Grill Cook
Mr Z's Italian Resturant
Plainfield, Connecticut
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Ensured timely food delivery across all stations to maintain service standards.
- Streamlined order processing, reducing wait times and increasing operational efficiency.
- Executed grill cooking responsibilities while adhering to food safety standards.
- Demonstrated strong management skills by coordinating team activities effectively.
- Maintained accuracy in task completion to support kitchen operations.
Cook
Dean's Corner Diner
Jewett City, Connecticut
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Accurately completed orders to ensure timely service delivery.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to elevate customer dining experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations for optimal efficiency.
Cook/Waitress
Panera Bread
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Prepared and assembled menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Executed daily food production tasks while adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Processed customer orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy.
- Managed cash register operations and balanced transactions.
Barista/Wait Staff Member
Dunkin' Donuts
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Prepared diverse coffee drinks and specialty beverages tailored to customer preferences.
- Operated espresso machines and coffee equipment to ensure high-quality outputs.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently manage peak hour customer demand.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
Cold Caller
Valentine Spa
Forest City, North Carolina
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Developed and refined sales scripts to improve customer engagement during calls.
- Organized office for optimal efficiency and productivity.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
Cook/Bakery Worker
Cafe at the Mall
Forest City, North Carolina
06.2008 - 03.2015
- Prepared visually appealing meals, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Worked as line cook in fast-paced environment, maintaining efficiency and organization.
- Assisted in bakery operations, crafting fresh pastries and bread products with precision.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to streamline meal preparation processes and enhance service speed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Word of Faith Christian School
Spindale,NC05-2007
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
New River Christian Academy
04.2022 - 09.2025
Expeditor/Grill Cook
Mr Z's Italian Resturant
10.2017 - 05.2020
Cook
Dean's Corner Diner
06.2016 - 10.2017
Cook/Waitress
Panera Bread
11.2015 - 04.2016
Barista/Wait Staff Member
Dunkin' Donuts
05.2015 - 03.2016
Cold Caller
Valentine Spa
05.2014 - 04.2015
Cook/Bakery Worker
Cafe at the Mall
06.2008 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Word of Faith Christian School