PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
LANGUAGES
Timeline
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
Awards

Matthew Smith

Hereford House
Chicago,IL
4
years of professional experience

Professional hospitality worker with extensive experience in delivering high-quality service in busy dining settings. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving customer satisfaction. Versatile and reliable, adapting to changing needs and ensuring smooth operations through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Server

2 Years
Hereford House | 08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Fast Food Worker

1 Year 6 Months
Chic-Fil-A | 05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep the flow of traffic moving.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food-borne illness.

Education

Honors College - Psychology, Business

University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO

High School Diploma

Park Hill South High School | Riverside, MO | 05-2022
Internship in Drug Prevention

Skills

Work diligence
High-volume dining
Cash handling operations
Customer interaction
Multitasking abilities
Performance Improvement
Food Safety
Upselling techniques
Quality Assurance
Strong work ethic
Guest engagement
Strong work ethic

Accomplishments

  • Supervised over making of community engagement and positive impact
  • Collaborated with my executive on the development of research projects and helped plan for a research conference.
  • University of Central Missouri Volunteer of the Year 2024-2025
  • Leadership award, University of Central Missouri

Affiliations

  • Lambda Alpha Epsilon GED
  • International Student Organization UCM
  • National Residence Hall Honors Society UCM
  • President of Psychology Club UCM
  • Psi Chi- International Psychology Honors Society

LANGUAGES

Spanish - Limited Working
French - Elementary

Timeline

Server

Hereford House
08.2022 - 08.2024Read More

Fast Food Worker

Chic-Fil-A
05.2020 - 11.2021Read More

Park Hill South High School

High School Diploma
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University of Central Missouri

Honors College from Psychology, Business
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WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-smith-29653728a/

Awards

Who’s Who award for graduating class, awarded by the University of Central Missouri in 2026 (Award only given to a little over 1% of graduating class)

Outstanding Student Leader, Awarded by the University of Central Missouri in 2025 and 2026 

Volunteer of the Year, awarded by the University of Central Missouri in 2025

Jeffery L. Brown Leadership Award, Awarded by the Psychological Science Department of The University of Central Missouri in 2025 

Matthew Smith