Payton Snell
Fargo,ND
Summary
A proven multitasker and effective problem-solver, I excel in fast-paced environments, as demonstrated during my tenure at Perebooms Cafe. With a blend of strong communication skills and lifeguard certification, I've ensured safety and customer satisfaction, achieving a notable increase in positive guest feedback. My approachable demeanor and leadership qualities have consistently enhanced team collaboration and service standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Chelsey Wood
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Waitress
Perebooms Cafe
11.2022 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Salad Maker
Crisp and Green
02.2025 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing fresh and high-quality salads.
- Enhanced salad presentation with attention to detail and creative arrangements.
- Assured consistency across all salad offerings by following established recipes and closely monitoring the outcome.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by preparing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
Lifeguard
Webster Aquatic Center
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Improved response times by conducting thorough lifeguard drills and training sessions.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
Waitress
The New Frontier
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- 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.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-2028
High School Diploma -
Webster Area
Webster, SD05-2024
Skills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Emotionally supportive
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Active listener
- Valid Driver's license
- Activity planning
- Child development
- Meal preparation
- Safety awareness
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Team collaboration
- Strong communicator
- Lifeguard certification
- Effective problem-solver
- Leadership qualities
Accomplishments
National Honor Society Member, Dean's List, Over 400 Hours of Community Service, Vice President of Key Club
Timeline
Salad Maker
Crisp and Green
02.2025 - Current
Nanny
Chelsey Wood
05.2023 - Current
Waitress
Perebooms Cafe
11.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Webster Aquatic Center
05.2021 - 08.2022
Waitress
The New Frontier
03.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Webster Area
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