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Isabel Hajjar

Chicago,IL

Summary

Currently on my second gap year after high school, and will be attending American University of Paris in September 2024. Spent my gap years working in restaurants, with animals through sitting, some volunteering at shelters and dog walking, and also with kids at a private school through the Archdiocese of Chicago. I was in a band singing lead vocals for about 5-6 years, but we also still play on occasion. We would do a lot of recurring dance-a-thons, 5ks and block parties, ball game entertainment but also a variety of fundraising galas/socials/races for Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in the Chicago area.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Aftercare Attendant

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Chicago
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with homework, reading, arts and crafts, outdoor + recreational activities
  • Looked after kids who were ages 3 - 10
  • Managed up to 30 kids at a time

Dog Walker

Wag!
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
  • Walked dogs on leash, practicing safety precautions and keeping requests from owners in mind.
  • Monitored behavior of dogs while walking to ensure safety of both the dog and passerby.
  • Enjoying time with dogs and cats!
  • Boarding dogs / House sitting while owners are away

Server Assistant

Big Bad Breakfast
Charleston, SC
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Carried food orders to specific restaurant tables and prep to-go orders/Ran food and prepped station
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude
  • Bussed dirty tableware to dishwashing area and wiped down tables for next guests
  • Assisted servers with any side work

Back Waiter

Le Farfalle
Charleston, SC
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Opening/closing the restaurant setting tables, polishing utensils/glassware, etc
  • Interacting with customers and maintaining a classy, high standard environment
  • Assisting servers, bartenders, and hosts with turning tables, bussing dishes and running food
  • Greeting customers with appetizer bread/water
  • Assisted expo with running food and prepping dishes

Sales Associate

Mayweather Boxing and Fitness
Wilmette, IL
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Answering phones and organizing customers on the schedule
  • Selling products, memberships, etc
  • Greeted customers at front door, assisted with any questions about the class
  • Maintaining a clean workout space
  • Promoting classes to new prospects

Busser

Pit And Tap
Wilmette, IL
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with dining room/patio set up
  • Greeted new customers with water
  • Cleaned tables, food runner
  • Worked with manager to open/close restaurant
  • Maintained order/cleanliness with utensils, ice, napkins/cleaning rags, sauce bottles, glasses

Busser

Tocco
Winnetka, IL
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with dining room/patio set up
  • Greeted customers with water and appetizer bread
  • Folded place settings/reapplied table covers
  • Swept ground and wiped down tables before, in between, and after shifts
  • Restocked plates/utensils, and glasses in dishwasher
  • Ran orders for waiters
  • Closed restaurant

Lead Singer

"Next Week"
Chicago, IL
10.2017 - Current
  • Collaborate with other (8) band members to create varied set lists that appeal to the crowd's interests
  • Engaging with crowd and creating a fun, and inclusive atmosphere
  • Creating harmonies with other singers

Our gigs typically include:

  • Performing for kids at Lurie's Children's Hospital
  • Gallagher Way – area outside Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field
  • Fundraising events (Mostly events for Lurie's - Run For Gus, Race to the Top at the Aon Center/Sox stadium, Children's Ball, etc)
  • DePaul University's Demonthon fundraiser
  • Block parties/school socials/races/fundraisers/bars/country club
  • Winnetka Music Festival

Skills

  • Live music performances
  • Working in groups
  • Improvisation
  • Problem detection and resolution
  • Customer service
  • Service prioritization
  • Adaptable
  • Welcoming and inclusive attitude
  • Service-oriented
  • Food service
  • Pet care/boarding

Timeline

Preschool Aftercare Attendant

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Chicago
03.2024 - Current

Dog Walker

Wag!
09.2023 - Current

Server Assistant

Big Bad Breakfast
04.2023 - 08.2023

Back Waiter

Le Farfalle
09.2022 - 03.2023

Sales Associate

Mayweather Boxing and Fitness
07.2022 - 09.2022

Busser

Pit And Tap
08.2021 - 12.2021

Busser

Tocco
08.2020 - 12.2020

Lead Singer

"Next Week"
10.2017 - Current
Isabel Hajjar