Nash Ridgley
Seattle
Summary
Motivated individual with a wide breath of understanding in a multitude of areas. I work to bring an upbeat, friendly, and personable character to any environment I am in. I can effectively facilitate an enjoyable dining experience to meet customers standards and needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Off The Hook Bar & Grill
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Coursed through dining service in timely manner according to fine dining standards.
- Ensured proper table settings were in place before seating new guests, including appropriate glassware, silverware, and linens.
- Utilized hot towel and crumbing service to elevate the patron's experience.
Research Associate
Altasciences
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to execute research studies.
- Established partnerships with external organizations for collaborative research efforts.
- Performed various lab techniques (Test Article Administration, Blood Draws, etc) on test subjects in accordance to contract organizations' requests.
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed the same tasks listed under Pittsburgh location
Server Trainer
Cheesecake Factory
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Oriented new staff to restaurant policies, procedures and performance requirements.
- Worked closely with other trainers to maintain consistency across shifts.
- Observed trainee-server interactions with customers, providing real-time coaching.
- Monitored compliance with health codes and safety regulations among all servers.
Server/Sales/Host/Cashier
Cracker Barrel
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Boosted company revenue through suggestive selling techniques.
- Helped customers navigate store, complete sales and process returns.
- Memorized extensive menu knowledge to ensure absolute guest satisfaction
Package Handler
Fed Ex
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Loaded and unloaded packages from trucks for delivery.
- Handled over hundreds of packages per hour, exceeding quotas.
- Detected package issues through visual inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Humanities and the Basic Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Inquisitive
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Extensive Laboratory Experience
- Deep Understanding of Customer Service
Language
French - Conversational
Italian - Conversational
Community Service
- Pittsburgh Cares
- Library Aid at Zelienople Public Library
Laboratory Experience
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Western Blot
- DNA Sequencing
- Chromatography
- Distillations
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Spectroscopy
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- Aseptic Technique
- Test Article Administration
- Aliquot
- Blood Draw
Timeline
Server
Off The Hook Bar & Grill
03.2025 - 06.2025
Research Associate
Altasciences
09.2024 - 01.2025
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2024 - 12.2024
Server Trainer
Cheesecake Factory
11.2021 - 05.2024
Package Handler
Fed Ex
11.2020 - 01.2021
Server/Sales/Host/Cashier
Cracker Barrel
06.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Humanities and the Basic Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
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