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Maria Shaker

Summary

Creative and motivated senior design student with a passion for painting, photography, and sustainable design. Inspired by travel, architecture, and hands-on exploration, I bring a fresh perspective to conceptual design and materials. Experienced in customer-facing roles with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Eager to apply my creativity and growing technical knowledge in a collaborative internship environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Staff Member

Chic-Fil-A
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Collaborated with back-of-house staff to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen operations and guest service.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
  • Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
  • Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
  • Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
  • Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.

Cashier

Marshalls
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.




Stocker

Walmart
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
  • Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
  • Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly locating items and providing product information.

Cashier

Walmart
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
  • Enhanced shopping experience, provided product information and location assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture

SDSU
San Diego, CA
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Interior Architecture

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Customer Assistance
  • ID Verification
  • Attention to Detail
  • Order Packaging
  • Problem-Solving
  • Greeting guests
  • Multitasking

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Elementary

Timeline

Front of House Staff Member

Chic-Fil-A
05.2025 - 07.2025

Cashier

Marshalls
08.2024 - 12.2024

Stocker

Walmart
08.2021 - 02.2022

Cashier

Walmart
07.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture

SDSU

Associate of Arts - Interior Architecture

Palomar College