Overview
Work History
Education
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Jamie Openshaw

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Background Actor

Central Casting - Los Angeles
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Expertly managed punctuality to arrive on set when required as to not delay rehearsals and shows.
  • Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform dynamic scenes and convey believable stories.
  • Made necessary adjustments to my acting performance, following guidance and requests from directors.
  • Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
  • Perfected self-sufficiency in securing jobs, coordinating with casting directors about time and locations and organizing own wardrobe and makeup
  • Traveled to various set locations in and around Los Angeles to complete onsite filming.
  • Gained valuable on-set experience by working with various well-known actors and actresses

Cocktail Server

Bar Chole
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Worked independently as the only server in an open seating floor plan in promptly taking and delivering drink and food orders
  • Consistently had genuine, high energy and a professional attitude with guests
  • Built clientele list by utilizing excellent memory skills to remember regular guests' names and preferred drink orders
  • Worked extremely well in a team dynamic of a "pooled house" by assisting bartenders with drink making and light bar backing
  • Completed end of shift income report and cash deposits

Cocktail Server

Broken Shaker
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided exceptional service to guests in an extremely high-volume outdoor rooftop bar
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attentiveness and professionalism
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer
  • Performed bottle service for guests of upselling and serving punch bowl cocktails, champagne or wine at individual tables

Hostess

Yard House Restaurant
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Organize the restaurant flow chart to manage up to a two hour wait time on game days and weekends
  • Prepare delivery orders and act as the cashier for takeout orders

Hostess

Seasons 52
09.2017 - 10.2017
  • Acted professionally as the “face” of the company with a smile and professional demeanor to assist guests
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attentiveness to server availability and table turnover

Production Assistant

CBS Television Network
02.2016 - 12.2016
  • Composed news scripts for the 4, 5, 6, 6:30, 10 and 11 o'clock evening news shows
  • Perfected my critical thinking skills, time management and ability to work under a hard deadline
  • Reviewed copy and corrected errors in content, grammar and punctuation by following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
  • Researched and analyzed background information related to stories to provide complete and accurate information.

Administrative Support Coordinator

California State University, Sacramento
03.2014 - 02.2016
  • Supported Dean and Associate Dean through clerical office duties such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports, tacking college's donor and gift funds.
  • Summarized and analyzed data from sources to create detailed documents, reports and high-level presentations.
  • Calculated and processed payroll and invoices and acted as Warrant Officer.
  • Events Planner for six main college events such as Graduation, Honors Awards, Annual Christmas party, etc.
  • Organized the facility, food and beverage selections through vendors, decorated, prepared set-up and take-down for each event

Hostess Trainer

Pizza Rock
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.

Resident Advisor

University Of California, San Diego
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Fostered relationships with more than 30 residents while enforcing policy standards through building and room rounds

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California - San Diego

Skills

  • Dependable
  • Independent
  • Grasps new concepts quickly
  • Detail-oriented
  • Bubbly, quirky, uplifting personality

Timeline

Background Actor

Central Casting - Los Angeles
09.2022 - 12.2023

Cocktail Server

Broken Shaker
07.2018 - 08.2019

Cocktail Server

Bar Chole
03.2018 - 04.2020

Hostess

Yard House Restaurant
10.2017 - 03.2018

Hostess

Seasons 52
09.2017 - 10.2017

Production Assistant

CBS Television Network
02.2016 - 12.2016

Administrative Support Coordinator

California State University, Sacramento
03.2014 - 02.2016

Hostess Trainer

Pizza Rock
10.2013 - 08.2014

Resident Advisor

University Of California, San Diego
09.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California - San Diego

Summary

Motivated and responsible professional with a strong worth ethic, positive attitude and exceptional communication skills. Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and with minimal supervision. Seeking new opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Jamie Openshaw