Liza Begelfer
Manalapan,USA
Summary
Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Steve Coven
98 US-9, Englishtown, NJ 07726
06.2025 - Current
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and positive first impression.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table turnover and enhancing guest experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and prompt service, addressing guest needs proactively.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Office Assistant
Hindy Newmark
235 Hearth Ct W, Lakewood, NJ 08701
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained filing systems and databases, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
Assistant
Chabad Lubavitch of Western Monmouth County
Manalapan, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
Camp Counselor
Camp Gan Israel
Manalapan, NJ
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp’s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
Education
No Degree -
Freehold Township High School
Freehold, NJ06.2026
Skills
- Fast learner
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Workload management
- Task prioritization
Certification
First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
FEMA IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
FEMA IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
FEMA IS-5.A - An Introduction to Hazardous Materials Awareness
FEMA IS-200.C - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
FEMA IS-907 - Active Shooter: What you can do.
Languages
English: Native or Bilingual
Native or Bilingual
Russian: Native or Bilingual
Native or Bilingual
Spanish: Professional Working
Limited Working
Hebrew
Limited Working
Hobbies and Interests
Baking, Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination., Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact., Crafting and DIY Projects, Volunteering, Gym Workouts, I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community., Playing Sports, Fundraising Events, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Dance, EMT.
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Steve Coven
06.2025 - Current
Office Assistant
Hindy Newmark
06.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
Camp Gan Israel
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant
Chabad Lubavitch of Western Monmouth County
09.2021 - Current
No Degree -
Freehold Township High School