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Madeline Lovins

Oxford,MI

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. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Juliannas Restaurant
06.2024 - Current
  • 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.

Assistant

Der Salon
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Worked over 30 hours, unpaid, and spoke entirely in German
  • Greeted customers, took their coats, and brought them coffee or tea
  • Aided the hairstylist with tasks such as buzzing hair, blow drying, cleaning, and/or making sure customers were comfortable
  • This job was the second half of my Integrative Cultural Project internship while studying in Germany.

Greeter and Server

NiceCafé by Eiskurier
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Worked a little over 30 hours, unpaid, and spoke entirely in German
  • Greeted customers, helped deliver orders, made coffee, and bussed tables
  • This job was the first half of my Integrative Cultural Project internship while studying in Germany.

Waitress

Smoothie Guys
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked 30 plus hours per week at a new business in my hometown
  • Took orders and ran the cash register
  • Made smoothies, served ice cream, and made coffee
  • Delivered customers' food to their tables.

Hostess

Homegrown Brewery
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted customers at the door and directed them to their tables
  • Delivered drink orders and brought customers' food to their tables
  • Bussed the tables and bars after customers finished
  • Made simple appetizers and occasionally poured alcoholic drinks
  • Answered the phone and took down reservations or online orders.

Tutor and Swim Coach

Swim for Success
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Tutored local elementary students, followed by a private one hour swim lesson for two days a week
  • This program was a volunteer organization run by Kalamazoo College students.

Ice Cream Server

Frosty Boy
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked full time (40 plus hours per week) at my hometown's local ice cream shop
  • Took customers orders and ran the cash register
  • Responsible for closing the shop at the end of the business day.

Barista

Lava Mountain Coffee
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Prepared customers beverages and food
  • Took customers orders and ran the cash register
  • Worked alongside Special Needs adults from Dutton Farms, a program partnered with the company
  • Responsible for opening the store at the start of the business day; responsible for closing the store at the end of the business day.

Server

Kruse and Muer
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with catering at private events outside of the restaurant.

Education

BBA - Psychology And German

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College
07.2025

Integrative Cultural Project (3 credits) - German

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität-Erlangen-Nürnberg
Erlangen/Nürnberg, Germany
02.2024

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School
Oxford
05.2021

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multicultural Competence
  • B2 German Proficiency
  • Fast Learner
  • Active listening skills
  • Leadership Qualities

References

  • Dr. Robert Batsell, +1 (269) 337-7032, rbatsell@kzoo.edu, English
  • Basel Solayman, (+49) 162 9386679, German, Arabic
  • Dr. Brittany Liu, +1 (269) 337-7108, brittany.liu@kzoo.edu, English
  • Meredith Steward +1 (206) 488-3419, meredith.steward21@kzoo.edu

Timeline

Waitress

Juliannas Restaurant
06.2024 - Current

Assistant

Der Salon
10.2023 - 02.2024

Greeter and Server

NiceCafé by Eiskurier
09.2023 - 10.2023

Waitress

Smoothie Guys
06.2023 - 09.2023

Hostess

Homegrown Brewery
06.2023 - 08.2023

Tutor and Swim Coach

Swim for Success
01.2023 - 03.2023

Ice Cream Server

Frosty Boy
06.2022 - 09.2022

Server

Kruse and Muer
06.2021 - 08.2021

Barista

Lava Mountain Coffee
05.2021 - 09.2021

BBA - Psychology And German

Kalamazoo College

Integrative Cultural Project (3 credits) - German

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität-Erlangen-Nürnberg

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School
Madeline Lovins