Jack Benjamin
Evanston,IL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Restaurant Host
Mercadito, River-North
Chicago, IL
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Greeted and seated guests efficiently in a fast paced dining environment.
- Managed reservation system and coordinated seating arrangements.
- Assisted servers by providing menu details and answering guest inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of waiting areas to enhance guest experience.
- Handled guest complaints with professionalism to ensure satisfaction.
- Tracked reservations in order to maximize seating capacity.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area by removing used dishes, resetting tables, and sanitizing surfaces.
Ice Cream Parlor Team Member
Parlor On Central
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided friendly, efficient customer service in a fast paced environment.
- Took and prepared customer orders.
- Maintained cleanliness of service areas, counters, and equipment in compliance with health standards.
- Restocked ingredients, toppings, cones, and supplies throughout shifts.
- Managed long lines while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Communicated clearly with team members.
- Resolved basic customer concerns.
- Opened and/or closed the store.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
Post-Care Camp Counselor
City of Evanston Dept of Rec
Evanston, USA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Checked campers in and out of care.
- Created and implemented activities for campers ages 7-12.
- Facilitated conflict resolution.
- Answered incoming calls from caregivers and effectively resolved problems or complaints.
- Created an effective check in and check out system for the camp.
- Taught new hire/ fellow co workers and supervisors how to use the technology for the check in and check out system.
- Came up with ideas for an easier and more effective communication system.
- Rode with the boss to pick up campers on the bus from other camps and checked them in and communicated with other camps.
Summer Camp Counselor
Unity Preschool
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Created and implemented activities for campers ages 3-6.
- Oversaw safety precautions crossing streets and playing at the park.
- Read stories, encouraged imaginative games, fostered sharing and collaborative play.
- Set up, served, and cleaned up snack time.
- Answered incoming calls from caregivers and effectively resolved problems or complaints.
- Facilitated conflict resolution.
- Stayed late and came early to help set up and or clean up.
- Helped teach kids skills such as reading and writing.
- Communicated proficiently with supervisors and co-workers.
Foster Animal Volunteer
Treehouse Humane Society, Wright-Way Rescue, Wagging Hearts Rescue
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Assisted with family commitment to foster animals (56 total from 17-22).
- Walked dogs, played with puppies, helped train simple commands.
- Cleaned litter boxes, played with kittens, weighed neonates after feeding.
- Gave up my room to allow nursing moms the privacy they needed.
Fundraiser/ Miracle Child
Children's Memorial/Lurie Children's Foundation/Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Made public appearances on behalf of Children's Memorial/Lurie Children's/Children's Miracle Network fundraisers and dance marathons.
- Did radio interviews including Eric & Kathy Radiothon on The Mix and Sirius Satellite radio, and Lurie's commercial.
- Made public appearances at sporting events, NASCAR races, and golf outings.
- Did photoshoots with Scottie Pippen, Eric & Kathy, David Gilliland, and Miss America.
- Appeared in Children's Miracle Network annual Speedway campaign.
Education
High-School -
Evanston Township
Evanston, IL 08.2022 - 05.2026
Skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication
- Digital photography
- Music production
- Logic Pro
- Fl Studio
- Proficient with Google docs
- Proficient with slides
- Proficient with sheets
- Photo Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Hobbies and Interests
- Marketing
- Business
- Hospitality
- Culinary
- Entrepreneurship
- Music
- Fashion
- Writing
Timeline
Restaurant Host
Mercadito, River-North
04.2026 - 06.2026
Ice Cream Parlor Team Member
Parlor On Central
08.2025 - 12.2025
Post-Care Camp Counselor
City of Evanston Dept of Rec
06.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
Unity Preschool
06.2023 - 09.2023
High-School -
Evanston Township
08.2022 - 05.2026
Foster Animal Volunteer
Treehouse Humane Society, Wright-Way Rescue, Wagging Hearts Rescue
01.2017 - 12.2022
Fundraiser/ Miracle Child
Children's Memorial/Lurie Children's Foundation/Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
01.2011 - 12.2019