My name is Lili, and through my years of restaurant experience, I have built strong customer service and bilingual communication skills. I am able to create engaging experiences through event planning and team collaboration.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Host/Food Service Worker
Benedicts La Strata
Crystal Lake, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
I greeted guests, striking conversation about the weather, complimenting clothing or features, making sure they felt comfortable.
I managed 5 different waitress sections on the floor during rushes, special events, and holidays, assuring each waitress got an equal number of tables/customers by the end of their shift.
I worked the cash register, assisting with payment, both cash, card and gift card, as well as encouraged them to sign up for points and rewards.
I cleaned and refilled waters, as well as helped waitresses with making drinks and dropping them off at tables when they were busy.
Paid Internship
Rockford Art Museum
Rockford, Illinois
05.2026 - 08.2026
Used creative thinking to set up Family Friday Events.
Painted backdrops, made 3-D animals and items hanging from ceilings to expertly create a wondrous atmosphere for the children all from scratch.
Worked with children in both English and Spanish
Helped them interact with events and learn scientific topics that were in theme with the Family Fridays.
Face painted for children, memorizing the names of those who came back every Friday and making lasting relationships with the families.