Paloma Buck
Nashville,TN
Summary
While working for Freddie O'Connell's Campaign for Nashville Mayor, I was a committed field organizer with forthright approach that expertized in campaign politics and willingly took on tasks to achieve organizational goals. By working perpetually for the campaign, I was able to help build a strong community of like-minded people who want to progress the city. I advanced this role into an internship at the mayors office, and later, an assistant job position where I continue to serve as a resource for Metro Nashville residents to improve and expand developing neighborhoods.
Working at in the restaurant industry, I have mastered multiple job positions including hostessing, to-go serving, fine dining table service, bartending, and even substituting in manager positions. I became the leading trainer for hosts by exhibiting polite greetings to guests while maintaining an organized work environment. I practiced multitasking frequently between arranging reservations, giving directions, keeping a clean workspace, and helping customers over the phone, all while providing a sophisticated experience that exceeds customers' expectations. While serving, I perfected timeliness and memorization while paying strong attention to detail to give each table seamless service. Occasionally, I would fill in for an absent manager in the kitchen window, and lead my group of colleagues to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Neighborhood and Community Outreach Department
Mayor's Office
01.2024 - Current
- Created and implemented community-based programs across Metro Nashville that improve education and fill specific needs.
- Conducted and organized community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
Bartender
E3 Chophouse
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales.
- Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Field Organizer
Freddie O'Connell's Campaign For Nashville Mayor
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow our organizing program and advance the campaign.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events, and identify further opportunities to reach members of the surrounding community.
- Recruited and trained voters and volunteers to handle field canvassing and phone banking functions.
- Maintained a positive atmosphere to keep volunteers and voters engaged with the campaign by including constant check-ins and follow-ups
Server
J. Alexander's Holdings Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Belmont University
Nashville, TN04.2026
Skills
- Voter and Volunteer Recruitment
- Community Relations
- Event Coordination
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Training Staff
- Restaurant Operation
- Guest Relations Management
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
Extracurriculars & Hobbies
- Outreach Director for Belmont on the Left
- Member of the Pre-law Society
- Member of Strong Women in the Making
- Member of Hispanic Student Association
- Playing violin for 14 years at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music
- Playing self-taught cello for 3 years
- Dance practice for 2 years
- Swimming for 6 years
References
Scott Dietz
- Former employer at the Freddie O'Connell Campaign
- 6159574514
- scott.dietz@readyforfreddie.com
Kristen Opalinski
- Former employer at J. Alexander's Holdings
- (615)352-0981
- kopalinski@j.alexanders.com
Vaughn May
- Political Science Department Chair at Belmont University
- (615)585-5765
- vaughn.may@belmont.edu
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Italian
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Neighborhood and Community Outreach Department
Mayor's Office
01.2024 - Current
Bartender
E3 Chophouse
10.2023 - 04.2024
Field Organizer
Freddie O'Connell's Campaign For Nashville Mayor
04.2023 - 09.2023
Server
J. Alexander's Holdings Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Belmont University
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