Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Margaret Hiestand

Cape Canaveral,FL

Summary

Driven and resilient college student with a strong work ethic. Experienced in juggling multiple jobs while pursuing education. Passionate about inclusion and youth development, with a natural ability to communicate and persuade. Skilled in sales, customer engagement, communication, and hustling to meet goals. Known for performing under pressure, managing stress effectively, and turning challenges into growth. Committed to making a meaningful impact on every space I'm a part of.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beach Rental Sales Associate

Coconuts on the Beach
Cocoa Beach, FL
05.2025 - Current

Executed daily responsibilities, including setting up beach equipment and processing sales efficiently.
Ensured customer satisfaction by monitoring equipment and beach conditions throughout the day.
Adhered to safety guidelines for equipment handling and personal conduct.
Collaborated effectively with coworkers and the owner to achieve objectives and resolve product-related issues.

(Seasonal)

Indoor Playground Team Member

PlaySpace Coast LLC
Cape Canaveral, FL
08.2024 - Current

Welcomed families and processed monetary transactions as a Front Desk Team Member at a woman-owned business.
Coordinated and set up birthday parties, ensuring smooth execution of events.
Maintained a sanitized play area daily to promote safety for children.
Engaged actively with children to foster inclusion and ensure all felt valued during playtime.

(Substitute employee)

Beach Ice Cream Saleswoman

H20 High Waterline Services
Cocoa Beach, FL
05.2024 - Current

Stocked mobile ice cream cart based on crowd size and weather conditions.
Navigated beach to enhance sales, adjusting music and pace accordingly.
Maintained precise records of all sales transactions and customer interactions.
Greeted customers and delivered comprehensive product information.
Managed inventory by ordering products as necessary.

(Seasonal)

Restaurant Hostess

Gregory's Steak and Seafood Grille
Cocoa Beach , FL
01.2024 - 05.2024

Strategically arranged reservations and walk-in customers among servers throughout the restaurant, sanitized and properly set tables after customer use, managed the dishwashing station, ensured the cleanliness of customer utensils, assisted servers with basic tasks, and maintained thorough customer satisfaction. (Reason for leaving: A better-suited work opportunity.)

Sandwich Artist

Subway
Cape Canaveral, FL
03.2022 - 05.2023

Prepared food safely and efficiently to order, formed professional alliances with co-workers, maintained safe food-grade sanitization within the establishment, handled money efficiently and accurately, greeted and conversed with customers with good energy and a smile, and developed a general knowledge of working life and time management.

(Reason for leaving: Schedules were too inconsistent to keep up with sports and clubs, and the business was often short-staffed.)

Education

High School Diploma -

Cocoa Beach Jr. Sr. High School
Cocoa Beach, FL
05-2025

Teaching English As A Second Language

The TEFL Org
ONLINE
03-2025

Some College (No Degree) - General

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL

Skills

  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Stress tolerance
  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship building
  • Goal orientation
  • Upselling techniques
  • Communication proficiency

Certification

  • TEFL 120 Hour Course Certification

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Affiliations

  • Actively volunteer for the CBHS JROTC program in various events.
  • Actively volunteer my time to the continued growth of the CBHS Cheerleading Team.
  • Volunteered in 2023 for my local food co-op in Cape Canaveral, FL.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Beach Rental Sales Associate

Coconuts on the Beach
05.2025 - Current

Indoor Playground Team Member

PlaySpace Coast LLC
08.2024 - Current

Beach Ice Cream Saleswoman

H20 High Waterline Services
05.2024 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Gregory's Steak and Seafood Grille
01.2024 - 05.2024

Sandwich Artist

Subway
03.2022 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Cocoa Beach Jr. Sr. High School

Teaching English As A Second Language

The TEFL Org

Some College (No Degree) - General

Eastern Florida State College