Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Extracurricular activities
Timeline
Babysitter

Mairead Merkler

Villanova,PA

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with a strong work ethic, honed at Parker House, where I enhanced guest satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in food service and customer engagement, I consistently streamlined operations and fostered positive relationships, ensuring a welcoming environment and efficient service delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Runner

Parker House
06.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated timely delivery of food orders to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with order preparation and inventory management.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas for optimal service efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with servers and kitchen staff to streamline operations.

Restaurant Hostess

Parker House
06.2023 - Current
  • Welcomed guests and managed seating arrangements to optimize dining flow.
  • Assisted with menu explanations and answered guest inquiries to enhance dining experience.
  • Maintained cleanliness of front-of-house areas, ensuring a welcoming environment for patrons.
  • Supported server team during busy periods by coordinating reservations and managing waitlists.

Salesperson

Parker House
06.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention.



Babysitter

01.2018 - Current
  • Supervised children's daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Developed engaging educational games, fostering cognitive and social development.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and any concerns.
  • Implemented consistent routines to enhance children's stability and security.

Volunteer

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in clinical procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored new volunteers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Developed educational materials for community health awareness programs.

Food Service Worker

Playa Bowls
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared and served food items in compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring optimal performance and cleanliness.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Villanova University
Villanova, PA
05-2028

Skills

  • Rapid learner
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Strong work ethic
  • Time management
  • Customer engagement
  • Problem-solving
  • Cultivating strong partnerships
  • Heavy lifting
  • Compassionate understanding
  • Reliability
  • Attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic engagement

Affiliations

I am a Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Villanova University.

Extracurricular activities

Activities & Athletics

Lacrosse – JV (Freshman year), Varsity (4 years)

Soccer – 2 years Swim Team – 1 year

Timeline

Food Runner

Parker House
06.2024 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Parker House
06.2023 - Current

Salesperson

Parker House
06.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2023 - 04.2024

Food Service Worker

Playa Bowls
01.2021 - 05.2022

Babysitter

01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Villanova University
Mairead Merkler