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Laurie (Andi) Evans

Lorton,VA

Summary

Seasonal Scare Actor with demonstrated performance history in immersive experience environments including haunted houses, haunted woods and haunted corn mazes. Exceptional improvisational skills interacting with guests to create realistic encounters. Master of makeup, costumes and prop use. Friendly and outgoing Pet Sitter devoted to keeping animal environments safe, secure and clean. Background includes working in residential, business and agricultural environments to handle different animal needs. Smoothly coordinate food, medication and housekeeping schedules to maintain optimal animal health and pet owner peace of mind. Caring Pet Sitter brings experience in medication administration and basic animal care. Attentive and detail-oriented with passion for helping pet owners feel confident and at ease about pets' welfare while away. Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. High energy restaurant worker skilled at welcoming guests and overseeing dining operations. Proficient in balancing server loads, kitchen staff limits and customer desires. Calm and level-headed in all types of situations. Upbeat hostess excels in assisting customers and helping other staff. Pleasant and experienced managing seating, reservations and events. Skilled at creating welcoming atmosphere when attending to guests. Team-player quick to assist FOH Manager with table bussing during busy times. Proactive Host with distinct knowledge of streamlining services through updated and reorganized systems. Expert in customer service with training in team management. Friendly and reliable individual excited to take initiative and provide excellent work. Customer-savvy Job Title accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Customer-focused candidate eager to put excellent communication and interpersonal skills into practice. Handles reservations, seating arrangements and payments. Trainable and committed to creating warm and inviting atmosphere. Energetic Hostess with exceptional experience-enhancing customer experiences in foodservice setting. Courteous and friendly when directing customers to tables, giving directions and taking reservations. Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service. Approachable Hostess with extensive experience managing reservations and waitlists. Warmly greets and seats guests promptly to maintain workflows. Highly organized and committed to creating welcoming atmosphere. Meticulous Job Title with background in hospitality industry. Skilled in manning high-volume dining environment and delivering excellent customer service. Flexible and excels under pressure. Helpful Hostess processes customer transactions, organizes reservations and coordinates dining room staff. Demonstrated success in working with staff to create unique dining experiences. Offering experience working in restaurant settings. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Scare Actor

Lorton Workhouse Arts Center
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Improvised character presentation and conversations with guests to provide immersive experience.
  • Demonstrates fine timing on actions and verbalizations to achieve maximum effect in concert with set and other actors.
  • Participated in group meetings pre- and post-production to determine needed changes and discuss options for improvement.
  • Applied special makeup to complement costume design for role in haunted woods entertainment event.
  • Researched character types and delivered appropriate voice, gesture and physical presentation.
  • Accustomed to attaching and using prosthetics and body props to enhance performance.
  • Exceptional skills in voice acting, special body movements and facial expressions to elicit strong responses from audience.
  • Teamed on clean up of set and location at end of performance to prepare for next performance.
  • Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
  • Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
  • Provided constructive feedback and insight into performance of colleagues role.
  • Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
  • Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
  • Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
  • Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
  • Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
  • Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
  • Kept in good physical shape to increase fitness and movability on set.
  • Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
  • Learnt different styles and schools of acting to broaden work prospects.

Host

La Fiamma Italian Kitchen
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Leveraged POS system to manage sales transactions, process credit cards and print receipts.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.
  • Relayed guest comments or suggestions to manager on duty for further action.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items and daily specials to accurately respond to customer queries.
  • Provided adequate supply of place settings for tables and miscellaneous supplies for work stations to last throughout assigned shift.
  • Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
  • Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
  • Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
  • Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
  • Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
  • Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
  • Assisted customers with delivering orders, carrying additional trays and helping dish out items.
  • Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.
  • Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
  • Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.

Host

Clifton Cafe
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.

Education

Bachelors -

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

GED -

South County High School
Lorton, VA
06.2022

Skills

  • Diverse Audiences
  • Costumes and Makeup
  • Developing Relationships
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Active Learning
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Time Management
  • Acting
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Cast Support
  • Playwright Collaboration
  • Project Requirements
  • Ensemble Collaboration
  • Production Support
  • Skilled Problem Solver
  • Rehearsing Scenes
  • Proper Food Handling
  • Script Adherence
  • Actor Rehearsal Support
  • Production Standards
  • Performance Improvement
  • Project Proposals
  • Performer Introductions
  • Idea Brainstorming
  • Theatrical Productions
  • Audience Engagement
  • Rehearsals
  • Special Effects
  • Group Role Study
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Rehearse Performances
  • Waste Control
  • Makeup Artistry
  • Auditioning
  • Voice Acting
  • Memorize Lines
  • Group Activities
  • Character Development
  • Music Production
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Film Production
  • Rehearsal Coordination
  • Set Design
  • Service Quality
  • Role Interpretation
  • Researching Characters
  • Creative Solutions
  • Reading Scripts
  • Standing-In
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Special Requests
  • Origination Knowledge
  • Character Performances
  • Quality Inspections
  • Hair Color Hair Color

Timeline

Host

La Fiamma Italian Kitchen
06.2021 - 01.2022

Scare Actor

Lorton Workhouse Arts Center
10.2019 - 10.2022

Host

Clifton Cafe
09.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelors -

Virginia Commonwealth University

GED -

South County High School
Laurie (Andi) Evans