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Maegen Herring

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Highly efficient as a student and an employee; well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

Moes Southwestern Grill
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
  • Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
  • Prepared food orders, cooking on grill and operating fry station.
  • Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
  • Cleared trays and removed trash from tables before sanitizing surfaces.
  • Verified freshness of ingredients and food by checking for quality, rotating stock and recording old and new items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.

Waitress and Dishwasher

Gillies
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Transported rolls from nearby bakery to serve fresh.
  • Ensured any and all food allergies were accounted for and that customers' meals were prepared appropriately.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restocked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time

Cashier/Sales Associate

Food Lion Grocery
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, and customer service strategies.
  • Completed inventory counts.

Veterinary Assistant

Virginia Veterinary Consultants
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, ultrasound equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic ultrasounds
  • Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet.
  • Retrieve and restrain animal patients while undergoing external ultrasound procedures

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
05.2025

Began B.A. - Psychology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

High School Diploma -

Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, VA
06.2021

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Social Justice
  • Facility Cleaning
  • Photographic Editing
  • Digital Photography
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Customer Engagement
  • Health and Safety Standards
  • Credit Card Transaction Processing

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Team Member

Moes Southwestern Grill
05.2023 - 08.2023

Waitress and Dishwasher

Gillies
06.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier/Sales Associate

Food Lion Grocery
10.2020 - 08.2021

Veterinary Assistant

Virginia Veterinary Consultants
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of William And Mary

Began B.A. - Psychology

James Madison University

High School Diploma -

Blacksburg High School
Maegen Herring