Meryl Plante
Evanston,IL
Summary
Eager and always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Chicago Land Pool Management/Lake Shore Country
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Restaurant Hostess
Double Clutch Brewing Company
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
Camp Counselor
City Of Evanston - Chandler-Newberger Community Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
Server
Sarkis Cafe
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff
Education
Business Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2027
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
Evanston05.2023
Skills
- First Aid
- Emergency Response
- Safety Oversight
- Strong Communicator
- Guest Engagement
- Complaint Handling
- Relationship Management
Timeline
Lifeguard
Chicago Land Pool Management/Lake Shore Country
05.2022 - 08.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Double Clutch Brewing Company
10.2021 - 04.2022
Camp Counselor
City Of Evanston - Chandler-Newberger Community Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Server
Sarkis Cafe
02.2020 - 05.2020
Business Management
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
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