Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic
Kodi A  Ellis

Kodi A Ellis

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in customer service and team leadership at Ruth Chris Steakhouse. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through exceptional cleanliness and organization. Skilled in upselling strategies and fostering strong relationships, contributing to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Server Assistant

Ruth Chris Steakhouse
07.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area for improved guest experience.
  • Stocked necessary supplies to maintain smooth restaurant operations and reduce downtime between tasks.
  • Improved overall restaurant efficiency by consistently refilling condiments, replacing flatware, and tending to other tasks in a timely manner.
  • Trained new Food Server Assistants, fostering a supportive team environment that contributed to overall restaurant success.

Photogenic Sales

Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Full-time

Starbucks
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Shift Leader

Smoothie King
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.

Sales Representative

Nola Management Group
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.

Sales Representative

Maraki, Inc. Est
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.

Sales Representative

Spark Theory
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.

Part-Time

Footlocker
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Undergraduate - Endodontics

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
New Orleans, LA
09-2032

Skills

  • Cleanliness
  • Organization
  • Memory retention
  • Professional appearance
  • Table setting
  • Guest services
  • Kitchen support
  • Staff leadership
  • Order accuracy
  • Upselling strategies
  • Beverage preparation
  • Catering experience
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Time management abilities

Accomplishments

  • Achieved a 3.7 GPA by completing medical reimbursement and coding classes with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Food Server Assistant

Ruth Chris Steakhouse
07.2025 - Current

Photogenic Sales

Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas
05.2025 - 07.2025

Full-time

Starbucks
10.2024 - 03.2025

Shift Leader

Smoothie King
02.2024 - 10.2024

Sales Representative

Nola Management Group
08.2023 - 02.2024

Sales Representative

Maraki, Inc. Est
01.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Representative

Spark Theory
08.2022 - 01.2023

Part-Time

Footlocker
10.2020 - 03.2022

Undergraduate - Endodontics

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry