Laqisha Champion

• Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
• Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
• Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
• Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.

• Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
• Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies.
• Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash and cleaning facilities.
• Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations and oversaw proper seating.
• Handled wiping down tables, sanitizing restrooms and removing trash during each shift to keep areas professional and inviting.
• Organized facilities preparation, refreshments and entertainment for gatherings with as many as 120 guests

• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
• Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
• Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.

• Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
• Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
• Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
• Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
• Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.

• Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
• Recruited and trained new waitstaff personnel, providing rapid onboarding processes to integrate additional team members quickly.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate restaurant goals such as upselling certain items, addressing product availability issues and other communication concerns.
• Suggested menu and service policy changes based on feedback from managed waitstaff and observed customer tendencies.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.

• Book and planed events, directing staff and hand-on duties, understanding food preparation, and provided consultation.
• Communicated with customers to review catering goals and budget, deliver quotes and proposals, schedule event and carry out catering needs as contracted.
• Analyzed catering orders and liaised with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.
• Planned, scheduled and oversaw tastings allowing interested parties and clients to sample popular menu items prior to making selections.
• Handled incoming company phone calls, addressing customer needs, concerns and deadlines to promote retention and satisfaction.
• Coordinated contracts, plating guides and team training manuals.

• Scholarship Recipient

Musical Influence-Beyonce

• Relevant Coursework

Completed AP course in [Recording Arts]

Recorded dialogue, ADR and Foley and pulled sound effects from SFX library to use in video clip as part of group project

• GPA

3.0 GPA