Lalitha Kakanar
La Verne,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
House of Wings
La Verne, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Welcomed guests as they arrived, seated them promptly, and helped create a friendly first impression while keeping tables moving efficiently
- Managed reservations and organized seating to keep things running smoothly and minimize wait times
- Worked closely with servers and kitchen staff to keep service on track and ensure guests had a good experience
- Responsible for maintenance of folded silverware and clean menus and tables, as well as managing take-out orders
Tutor
Bonita High School
La Verne, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided tutoring for both high school and elementary school students
- Supported multiple high-school and elementary-school students consistently during all 4 years of high school
- Adapted teaching methods to fit different learning styles and grade levels
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions, fostering academic growth and confidence in students.
- References available upon request
Volunteer
Dental Clinic
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2023 - 08.2026
- Sterilize dental equipment and maintain cleanliness of clinical tools
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient appointments
- Clean and reset rooms after procedures
- Schedule patient appointments via phone
- Assist with administrative tasks, including managing patient files (paper and digital) under front office supervision
- Volunteered for a total of 30+ hours
- References available upon request
Education
High School -
Bonita High School
La Verne, CA06-2026
Skills
- Teamwork: Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Quick Learner: Adapts to new environments and acquires new skills efficiently
- Customer Service: Friendly and approachable, with experience interacting with and helping others in a variety of settings
- Time Management: Able to balance multiple different activities while staying organized and meeting commitments
- Attention to Detail: Careful and thorough when handling tasks
- Work-Ethic: Comfortable adjusting to different situations and works well under fast-paced environments
Organizations
Girl Scouts (10/2019 – 10/2023), La Verne, CA
- Active member for 4 years
- Participated in numerous volunteer and community service initiatives
- Earned the Girl Scout Silver Award by completing a 50-hour service project focused on creating lasting community impact
- References available upon request
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
House of Wings
12.2025 - Current
Tutor
Bonita High School
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Dental Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2026
High School -
Bonita High School