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Maria Tsesmelis

Tarpon Springs

Summary

Experienced with teamwork, contributing to seamless daily operations and collective success. Utilizes strong communication skills to enhance team efficiency and resolve issues promptly. Track record of reliability and adaptability, ensuring consistent support and positive outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor

National Dance Alliance
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Taught and mentored high school and middle school students in various dance techniques and performance routines at National Dance Alliance (NDA) camps across multiple states.
  • Traveled to multiple states for NDA camps, demonstrating excellent time management and organization skills to ensure timely arrival for all events and activities.
  • Adapted to a variety of teaching environments and student learning styles, providing individualized support and feedback to ensure students' progress and success.
  • Worked in high-pressure, fast-paced settings, managing long hours while maintaining professionalism and enthusiasm, and provided consistent communication with camp organizers and students.

Hostess

Bon Appetite
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted and seated guests in a timely manner and managed the seating arrangements of customers by assigning guests to appropriate tables to help balance server workload.
  • Organized and maintained the waiting list, ensuring accurate estimated wait times, and clear communication with guests regarding table availability.
  • Supported other front-of-house team members during peak hours, providing backup for bussing, refilling drinks, and assisting with other tasks as needed.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.

Restaurant Server

Morgan Mae's Oyster House
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service to multiple tables simultaneously, ensuring all guests received timely attention and a positive dining experience.
  • Managed and prioritized multiple orders, delivering food and drinks efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated exceptional time management by balancing the needs of each table, ensuring all customers were served promptly, without compromising service quality.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Education

Nursing

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Tarpon Springs High School
Tarpon Springs, FL
06-2021

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Collaborative team player
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Instructor

National Dance Alliance
08.2023 - 02.2025

Hostess

Bon Appetite
05.2023 - 08.2023

Restaurant Server

Morgan Mae's Oyster House
11.2021 - 09.2022

Nursing

Valdosta State University

High School Diploma -

Tarpon Springs High School