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Nicole D'Arecca

Nicole D'Arecca

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Resourceful professional with strong skills in time management and creative problem solving. Experienced in food service and event support, consistently delivering quality service while coordinating team efforts to achieve desired outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Soup Kitchen Manager (Volunteer)

The Block Gives Back
05.2025 - Current

- Coordinated a team of 10+ volunteers to serve 60+ meals to community members.

- Responsible for food procurement, inventory, and distribution.

- Oversaw food preparation and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.

Fundraiser/Event Planner

No Puffin Productions
11.2024 - Current

- Conceptualized and developed unique, on-trend themes, ensuring alignment with the client's vision.

- Designed and executed comprehensive event aesthetics, including décor, lighting, and entertainment.

- Managed access control points and maintained a secure environment by strictly enforcing ID checks for all visitors.

-Developed and launched new, on-theme cocktail menus, resulting in 10 or more new recipes.

Server/Event Staff

Harper's Garden
04.2024 - 10.2025

- Memorized menu items and specials to make informed recommendations, and upsell to guests.

- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth communication and timely order fulfillment.

- Provided event and banquet support, including serving, general event setup, and teardown.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gloucester County Institute of Technology
Sewell NJ

Skills

  • Upselling, negotiation, mixology, customer service, time management, creative problem solving, Microsoft Office Suite, multitasking, food service, craft cocktails, and customer relationship management, team coordination

Timeline

Soup Kitchen Manager (Volunteer)

The Block Gives Back
05.2025 - Current

Fundraiser/Event Planner

No Puffin Productions
11.2024 - Current

Server/Event Staff

Harper's Garden
04.2024 - 10.2025

High School Diploma -

Gloucester County Institute of Technology

Awards

-Montclair State Foxy Award- Best Supporting Actress in a Regional Play 

-Playhouse West Film Festival- Best Comedic Actress in a Short Film 

Nicole D'Arecca