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Lindsey Richardson

Summary

Accomplished Emergency Medical Technician and hospitality professional with a proven track record at Coastal Medical Transport and various hospitality organizations. Excelled in critical decision-making and exceptional communication, enhancing patient care and guest satisfaction. Trained and mentored teams, significantly improving service efficiency. Mastery in pre-hospital care and guest relations, consistently achieving superior outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Coastal Medical Transport
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
  • Upheld strong, concise communication with necessary parties, including DISPATCH and EMS counterparts.
  • Preformed medicine under standing protocol guidelines per state regulation.

FOH Staff Member

Doragon Ramen
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in repeat guests and orders.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to an appealing atmosphere for guests.
  • Trained new staff members in areas such as; Managing host stand, Taking to go orders via online or on the phone, Waiting tables and ensuring guest had a satisfactory dining experience, and Prepping prior to service for successful dinner services.
  • Answered questions clearly regarding food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
  • Balanced cash registers accurately at the end of each shift, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining top-notch service standards.

Head Hostess, Trainer, Server

Tavern in the Square
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Trained and mentored new staff members to ensure consistent service quality and adherence to restaurant policies.
  • Train every new FOH employee, including new managers, new servers, new bartenders, new expediters, new hosts, and hostesses.
  • Delegated tasks to small team to ensure dinner service went smoothly during peak business hours.
  • provided seamless communication between FOH and BOH to ensure dinner service ran smoothly to prevent delays in the kitchen.
  • Handled guest complaints with tact and diplomacy, working to find satisfactory resolutions promptly.
  • Took reservations and take out orders by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss operational improvements, share customer feedback, or address any challenges faced by the team.

Hostess Trainer, Expediter, Server

The Mill 185
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
  • Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining excellent customer service and smooth operations.
  • Trained and mentored new hostesses, resulting in increased efficiency of the team as a whole.
  • Managed small team, at pass in the kitchen to ensure all food went out to guess in a timely manner, and within sequencing of all patrons at the table, getting their food at the same time.
  • Developed training materials to standardize hosting and food running procedures, ensuring consistency in service.

Restaurant Hostess

Willy's Steakhouse
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Shrewsbury Sr High School
Shrewsbury, MA
05.2019

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Pre-hospital Care
  • Exceptional communication
  • Guest Relations
  • Task Delegation
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Direct and Concise Communication

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

Coastal Medical Transport
03.2022 - Current

FOH Staff Member

Doragon Ramen
07.2021 - 09.2021

Head Hostess, Trainer, Server

Tavern in the Square
09.2019 - 06.2021

Hostess Trainer, Expediter, Server

The Mill 185
09.2017 - 01.2019

Restaurant Hostess

Willy's Steakhouse
09.2017 - 10.2018

No Degree - General Studies

Quinsigamond Community College

High School Diploma -

Shrewsbury Sr High School
Lindsey Richardson