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Megan Allison Garcia

Bourbonnais,IL

Summary

Experienced in operating in fast paced high energy environments while maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude.

  • 9 Years worth of Customer Service experience.
  • 5+ Years of experience in food and catering services.
  • Worked Assistant roles in professional environments in the education field and film production industry in Los Angeles, California.
  • Seeking to build experience working in the Hospitality and Food Industry.

Work History

Production Assistant

Warner Brother's
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in HBO show in costume and office department completing wide range of tasks to support operations
  • Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets for material arrival and returns. Handled 50-80 delivery tasks per day digitally and hands on.
  • Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
  • Organized paperwork, binders, and working spaces for crew members

Event Coordinator Intern

Kankakee County Convention And Visitors Bureau
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets, finalized guest list, and determine timelines for food and drink service.
  • Organized, coordinated and deployed company event while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
  • Assisted in administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Used artistic and creative skill to select and order décor and event materials.

Catering Food Service Assistant

The Beignet Truck
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
  • Served deserts and beverages for film productions, celebrity events, and company events.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in communication with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization within workspace, organizing and restocking products needed for event day

Restaurant Server, Cashier, and Busser

Oh! Oh! Sushi And Teriyaki
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant

Substitute Teachers Placement Services
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Built trust with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.

Education

2022-Present - Family And Consumer Sciences - Hospitality

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

2019-2021 - Business Administration

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA

2015-2019 -

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Team Leadership and Motivation
  • Event Planning
  • Event Preparation
  • Event Service
  • Food Safety
  • Safe Food Handling

Timeline

Production Assistant

Warner Brother's
05.2022 - 08.2022

Event Coordinator Intern

Kankakee County Convention And Visitors Bureau
01.2022 - 05.2022

Catering Food Service Assistant

The Beignet Truck
10.2020 - 08.2022

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant

Substitute Teachers Placement Services
01.2017 - 06.2017

Restaurant Server, Cashier, and Busser

Oh! Oh! Sushi And Teriyaki
06.2015 - 07.2016

2022-Present - Family And Consumer Sciences - Hospitality

Olivet Nazarene University

2019-2021 - Business Administration

College of The Canyons

2015-2019 -

Santa Monica College
Megan Allison Garcia