Payton Phipps
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Motivated Business Administration Senior at Georgia State University with strong analytical and organizational skills. Experienced in customer service, data handling, financial tracking, and collaborative team projects. Quick learner who thrives in fast-paced environments, and is eager to contribute to a professional team while building hands-on experience in business operations, marketing, or finance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server
Pappadeauxʻs seafood kitchen
Alpharetta, GA
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Placed orders from customers accurately and with a positive attitude.
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
- Engage with customers in a friendly manner.
- Knowledge of menu, with ability to make suggestions.
- Ensure tables are enjoying meals and take action to correct any problems.
- Cleaned off all tables and drink stations at end of night.
- Prepare checks itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
Sales Consultant
Palm Beach Tan
Peachtree City, GA
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed rapport with guests in a friendly environment and provided customer service.
- Gained experience in customer service through client record management, appointment scheduling, tracking product inventory and developing relations with clientele.
- Recommend new, and existing products to fit customer; thus increased daily, weekly, and monthly product sales.
- Check clients in and out, answer phone, handle register, product sales, and inventory.
Education
BBA - Management
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2026
High School Diploma -
Whitewater High School
05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint
- Activity planning
- Data analysis & problem-solving
- Strong customer service & professional communication
- Team collaboration & project coordination
- Canva & Google Workspace
- Basic business strategy & operations knowledge
- Financial reporting, budgeting & expense tracking
- Time management
- Sales techniques
Volunteer Experience
Animal Shelter (Gwinnett), 08/01/24, Assisted with taking care of animals by feeding, walking, and providing playtime and companionship to support their well-being., Helped clean kennels and common areas to maintain a safe and sanitary environment., Contributed to adoption events by engaging with visitors and sharing information about responsible pet ownership.
References
- Nick Fazio, General Manager, (770)-992-5566, 04/01/23 - 09/01/25
- Mackenzie Pearce, Manager, (678)588-3729
Timeline
Food Server
Pappadeauxʻs seafood kitchen
04.2023 - 09.2025
Sales Consultant
Palm Beach Tan
03.2021 - 01.2022
BBA - Management
Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Whitewater High School