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JARRETT NEWMAN

Massapequa Park

Summary

Enthusiastic freelance writer passionate about creative writing with proven skills in custom writing, blogging, proofreading and editing.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Waiter/Maitre D'

Coral House
02.2008 - 09.2012
  • Cultivated a memorable experience through food and beverage service, handling up to 30 guests at a time.
  • Appointed to serve the members the Kiwanis Club during the club's monthly meetings.
  • Promoted to Head Waiter; intimately accommodating the bride, groom and wedding parties.
  • Promoted to Maitre d', delegating waitstaff and carrying out memorable experiences for weddings, baby showers and birthday parties.

Server

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
09.2012 - 03.2020
  • Provided an inviting and engaging environment for guests, taking orders and executing service efficiently.
  • Participated in forum discussions with trainers and regional managers from the Doherty Enterprise to help advance restaurant employee efficiency.
  • Trained over 30 new employees.
  • Nominated Employee of the Month three times.
  • Nominated Top Trainer three times.

Server

The Tap Room Sports Bar & Grill
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Freelance Copy Editor

Travis Rivera Studios
02.2020 - Current
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Server

Willies Ice House
02.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.

Staff Writer

Valnet Inc.
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Performed keyword research to optimize content for SEO.
  • Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Implemented SEO strategies to optimize web content for search engines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY
06.2021

Skills

  • Grammar Comprehension
  • English Language Structure
  • Article Writing
  • Essay Writing
  • Proofreading and Editing
  • Short Stories
  • Microsoft Word
  • Tone and Language Variations

Timeline

Staff Writer

Valnet Inc.
11.2022 - 12.2023

Server

Willies Ice House
02.2022 - Current

Server

The Tap Room Sports Bar & Grill
08.2020 - 02.2022

Freelance Copy Editor

Travis Rivera Studios
02.2020 - Current

Server

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
09.2012 - 03.2020

Head Waiter/Maitre D'

Coral House
02.2008 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

CUNY Queens College

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