Laurell McClurkin
Johnstown,PA
Summary
Dedicated student-athlete excelling as a member of the California University Division II Volleyball Team, pursuing a Major in Business Management and a Minor in Marketing. Demonstrated academic excellence with a consistent presence on the Dean’s List and a GPA of 3.5, complemented by several scholarships awarded for both academics and athletics. Actively seeking a summer internship to gain practical experience and build community relationships, with aspirations to further education through a Master’s degree in Human Resources.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
The Kitchen Buzzz
Ligoneer, PA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Directed patrons to lounges and waiting areas.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
Hostess
Balance Restaurant
Johnstown, PA
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
- Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
- Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Accepted payments from guests for dine-in and take-out foods.
- Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Johnstown High School
Johnstown PA06-2024
Associate of Arts -
Penn Highlands Community College
Johnstown PA05-2024
Business/Marketing
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PASkills
- Advanced Skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Adobe Premiere Pro Proficiency
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Detail-oriented
- Customer service
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Vollleyball
- Snowboarding
- Travel
Timeline
Hostess
The Kitchen Buzzz
08.2023 - 08.2024
Hostess
Balance Restaurant
11.2021 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Greater Johnstown High School
Associate of Arts -
Penn Highlands Community College
Business/Marketing
California University of Pennsylvania
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