Joseph Cooper
Spring,TX
Summary
Motivated student with engaging personality and deep love for many artistic mediums. Friendly, collaborative, and always ready to start that next big project.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Alamo Drafthouse
10.2023 - Current
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Food Runner / Cashier
Crust Pizza Co.
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Developed strong relationships with regular patrons, creating a loyal customer base for the establishment through personalized service delivery.
- Operated cash register and processed payments from customers.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.
- Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts, Technology, And Emerging Communications
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX06.2027
High School Diploma -
Klein High School
Klein, TX06.2023
Skills
- Team Player
- Experience working in music education (Teacher's Assistant for Elementary Strings program)
- Good networking skills
- Hospitality experience
- Familiar with several digital art programs (Photoshop, Maya, Blender, Procreate)
Certification
Texas Food Handlers License (issued Jan. 2024)
TABC License (issued Jan. 2024)
Additional Information
Worked as an Equipment Manager and Orchestra Officer for 21-22 School Year, very comfortable with working in a team with others to get a large event or project planned and executed
Worked as Teacher's Assistant for Klein 5th Grade Strings, comfortable working with kids, teaching cello, and collaborating with the instructor and other TAs where necessary in order to have a successful class experience
Worked at Christchurch Baptist Fellowship's annual Vacation Bible school since Summer of 2018 (with plans to return) as a flex worker, Games coordinator and assistant group leader, experienced in managing groups effectively and collaborating with other group leaders and activity workers as necessary
Timeline
Server
Alamo Drafthouse
10.2023 - Current
Food Runner / Cashier
Crust Pizza Co.
07.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Arts, Technology, And Emerging Communications
The University of Texas At Dallas
High School Diploma -
Klein High School