Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Olivia Larson

Divernon,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nanny

Watson Family
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with family and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.

Server

Locals Bar
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.

Server

Spring Garden Restaurant
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Cashier

Knights Action Park
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School
Auburn, IL
05.2024

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Capital Area Career Center
Springfield, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Inventory and supply management
  • Guest Engagement
  • Order Management
  • Customer Service
  • Cash Handling
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • First Aid
  • Safety awareness

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Additional Information

Will be moving to Edwardsville, IL on August 14th, 2024 to live on campus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Timeline

Family Nanny

Watson Family
05.2024 - 07.2024

Server

Locals Bar
09.2023 - 05.2024

Server

Spring Garden Restaurant
04.2023 - 09.2023

Cashier

Knights Action Park
05.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Capital Area Career Center
Olivia Larson