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Overview
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Olivia Dowden

Columbia,SC

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Hostess

Blue Marlin
Columbia, SC
04.2025 - Current
  • Greet customers, and escort them to their tables.
  • Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.

Food Preparation Worker

Moes Southwestern Grill
Irmo, SC
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed fulfillment of both in-person and online orders
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.

Food Service Worker

East Bay Deli
Irmo, SC
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Utilized point-of-sale systems for taking orders from customers.
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
  • Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.

Fast Food Worker

Chick-fil-A
Irmo, SC
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, taking orders, and answering questions.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently handle high-volume periods.

Education

Biological Sciences

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Irmo High School
Columbia, SC
05-2024

Skills

  • Customer Service and Engagement
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Time management proficiency
  • Working with Diverse People
  • Quick Learner
  • Fast-Paced Environment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Positive Attitude

Accomplishments

  • Fulfilled Junior Marshall position for 2023 graduation
  • Graduated highschool Magna Cum Laude with a 4.6 GPA
  • Dean's Honors List for 2025 spring semester at USC

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

Restaurant Hostess

Blue Marlin
04.2025 - Current

Food Preparation Worker

Moes Southwestern Grill
05.2024 - 04.2025

Food Service Worker

East Bay Deli
05.2022 - 04.2024

Fast Food Worker

Chick-fil-A
06.2021 - 12.2021

Biological Sciences

University of South Carolina - Columbia

High School Diploma -

Irmo High School