Dedicated server with exceptional customer service skills, ensuring positive guest interactions and fostering loyalty through attentive service. Committed to maintaining cleanliness standards and effective team collaboration.
Work History
Server
Cracker Barrel Restaurant | 2023 - 11.2025
Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries and requests.
Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely food and beverage delivery.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to accurately relay orders and accommodate special requests.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, contributing to positive guest experiences.
Assisted in training new servers, sharing best practices for effective service delivery.
Resolved guest complaints professionally, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills under pressure.
Adhered to health and safety regulations, promoting a safe dining environment for all patrons.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Established rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty through exceptional service.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Assisted in menu knowledge, accurately describing specials and answering customer inquiries.
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Learning Centers | 2016 - 2018
Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
Facilitated daily activities promoting physical, emotional, and intellectual growth in children.
Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment for all students.
Organized educational games and activities that encouraged teamwork and cooperation among peers.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
Encouraged children to express themselves creatively through art and music, enhancing their creative thinking skills.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Educational Assistant
Sioux Falls School District | 2013 - 2015
Assisted students with daily activities and academic tasks to promote engagement and learning.
Supported teachers in classroom management, maintaining a productive learning environment.
Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.