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Maren Howard

Seattle,WA

Summary

Motivated and hardworking student with experience in both hospitality and retail customer service. Skilled at creating positive guest and customer experiences in fast-paced environments through strong communication, organization, and teamwork. Experienced in fine dining hospitality, sales, and multitasking while maintaining a professional and friendly attitude. Quick learner with a strong work ethic and a passion for providing excellent service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Hostess

Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse
Bellingham, WA
03.2026 - Current
  • Greet and seat guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Manage a reservation system to optimize table turnover and guest flow.
  • Handle customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism and care.
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of dining area.

Restaurant Hostess

La Mar
Bellevue, WA
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Handled phone calls and guest inquiries with professionalism and strong communication skills
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced fine dining environment
  • Helped maintain a positive dining experience by managing guest flow and wait times
  • Worked collaboratively with front-of-house staff to support efficient restaurant service

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
Bellevue, WA
11.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assisted customers with product selection, styling recommendations, and purchases in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Delivered personalized customer service to build strong client relationships and increase sales
  • Maintained knowledge of current fashion trends, products, and promotions
  • Processed transactions accurately and handled returns/exchanges
  • Organized merchandise displays and restocked inventory to maintain store presentation standards
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals and provide excellent customer experiences
  • Resolved customer concerns professionally and efficiently
  • Managed fitting rooms and supported customers throughout the shopping experience
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor
  • Demonstrated strong communication, multitasking, and problem solving skills during high-traffic periods

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06-2028

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Seattle, WA
06-2025

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Sales & Upselling
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Problem Solving
  • Organization & Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Fine Dining & Hospitality Experience
  • Relationship Building
  • Leadership Skills

Timeline

Restaurant Hostess

Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse
03.2026 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

La Mar
04.2025 - 09.2025

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
11.2023 - 02.2025

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

Western Washington University

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School