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Joshua Filkins-Decker

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dynamic and self-driven professional with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to enhance guest relations and troubleshoot effectively under pressure. Recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, contributing to customer satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Staff Member

Terminus Hate City
08.2024 - Current

• Unpaid internship

• Event staff and Stage Hand

• Clear Communication in high stress situations to solve problems as a team allowing for quick and effective solutions to be implemented before problems arise or get out of hand

• Trash removal and cleaning so event spaces are left as they were before our productions

• Set up and breakdown of stages, electrical equipment, audio equipment, tents, and other production materials

• Independent problem solving and quick thinking so as not to bog down management during peak levels of work

• Selling merch and other company branded items at markets

Sales Associate

Advanced Auto Parts
05.2024 - Current

• Utilise POS system to efficiently aid customers

• Puts up stock in both the back and front of store

• Responsible for cleaning/maintaining the store as well as closure of the store

• Working and engaging with customers to effectively solve their problems

• Cleaning and reorganising shelves

• Promoting specific merchandise

• Updating price changes and setting new planograms.

Host

Mellow Mushroom
08.2023 - 02.2024

• Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts

• Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information

• Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times

• Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests

• Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest

• Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management

• Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts

• Checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless

Assistant Audio Engineer

Dominion Entertainment
12.2023 - 12.2023

• Paid internship for Christmas nativity

• Was an A2

• Responsible for charging, maintaining, cleaning, and set up of mics

• Helped move set pieces during scene change as well as helping with costume change

• Responsible for micing up percussion instruments such as the djembe

• Communicating clearly and effectively in high stress situations as wells as quickly diagnosing and solving problems on the fly

Education

The New School Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
05.2025

Skills

  • Strong teamwork
  • Event setup and breakdown
  • Guest relations
  • Brand marketing
  • Leadership qualities
  • First aid training
  • Sales experience
  • Event planning
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Active listening
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-driven and motivated
  • Effective multitasking
  • Decision-making
  • Troubleshooting

Timeline

Event Staff Member

Terminus Hate City
08.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Advanced Auto Parts
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Audio Engineer

Dominion Entertainment
12.2023 - 12.2023

Host

Mellow Mushroom
08.2023 - 02.2024

The New School Atlanta