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Keaton Ball

Elkins Park,PA

Summary

Energetic professional in the fast-paced hospitality sector, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in customer service, food safety practices, and cash handling, ensuring smooth operations during peak hours. Excel at teamwork, communication, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to enhance customer satisfaction and workplace harmony.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Concessions Cook

Bryce Jordan Center
11.2024 - Current
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Democracy Summer Fellow

Democracy Summer
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted research on high-end donors to support fundraising strategies.
  • Assisted in planning and organizing a congressional fundraiser.
  • Engaged in voter outreach through phone-banking and canvassing in local neighborhoods.
  • Met with key political figures, including PA House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, to discuss democracy and national issues.
  • Participated in bi-weekly Zoom sessions featuring lectures from leaders such as Senator Jamie Raskin, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Andy Kim, and actor Martin Sheen.
  • Collaborated with peers during hands-on political workshops to design and organize campaign strategies

Cashier

Acme
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

Treat Team Member

Rita's Italian Ice
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Kept work area clean and sanitized throughout shift.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Operated cash register accurately and efficiently during transactions.
  • Followed recipes and preparation techniques for sundaes, milkshakes, and other frozen desserts.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items and store policies.

Education

High School Diploma - Journalism

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Cheltenham High School
06-2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Sanitation practices
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cooking equipment operation
  • Recipe adherence
  • Food handling
  • Phone banking
  • Research
  • Teamwork
  • Canvassing
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Democracy Summer Fellow

Democracy Summer
06.2025 - 08.2025

Concessions Cook

Bryce Jordan Center
11.2024 - Current

Cashier

Acme
05.2024 - 06.2024

Treat Team Member

Rita's Italian Ice
06.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Cheltenham High School

High School Diploma - Journalism

Pennsylvania State University