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Laura Duke

Newnan,GA

Summary

Engaging and motivated with a friendly and upbeat demeanor, consistently anticipating customer needs for enjoyable experiences. Track record of reliability and dependability, delivering fast and high-quality customer service in both restaurant and retail settings. Strive in personnel development, team collaboration, and effective issue resolution with customers, waitstaff, and management. Enthusiastic and reliable professional, proud to provide excellent customer service and create memorable experiences. Proficient in anticipating needs, addressing complaints, and resolving issues promptly. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful, high-volume environments. Goal-oriented individual skilled in greeting customers, recommending merchandise based on their requirements, creating displays for higher sales, completing cash register transactions, and maintaining accurate records. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills, proactive and goal-oriented. Known for reliability and adaptability with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

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Work History

Server

Picadilly Cafeteria
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.

Server/Waiter

NANCY'S PIZZA MIDTOWN
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.

Waitress/Hostess/Server

Folks Kitchen
04.2014 - 10.2017
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.

Cashier/Sales Associate

KB Toys
06.2003 - 12.2007
  • Assist customers regular store maintenance
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Sales Associate

F.W.A.C.
10.1997 - 12.2001
  • Sales associate customer support open and close store stock inventory answer phone
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Education

GED -

Griffin Technical College
Griffin, GA

Woodward Academy
College Park, GA

Associate Of Applied Business - Business Administration

Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA

Associate Of Applied Science - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University

Skills

  • Server
  • Retail Sales Associate
  • Host/Hostess
  • Busser
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Guest Engagement
  • Food Running
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Point of sale operation
  • Team Player
  • Reliability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation and Safety

Certification

Food Handler Certification, ServSafe, 10/01/23, Present

Timeline

Server

Picadilly Cafeteria
04.2024 - 08.2024

Server/Waiter

NANCY'S PIZZA MIDTOWN
01.2024 - 05.2024

Waitress/Hostess/Server

Folks Kitchen
04.2014 - 10.2017

Cashier/Sales Associate

KB Toys
06.2003 - 12.2007

Sales Associate

F.W.A.C.
10.1997 - 12.2001

GED -

Griffin Technical College

Woodward Academy

Associate Of Applied Business - Business Administration

Georgia Perimeter College

Associate Of Applied Science - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University
Laura Duke