Preston Porter
Manhattan
Summary
Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced environments. Successful at multi-tasking with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Server
Chili's Grill and Bar
Manhattan
12.2024 - Current
- Worked in Wichita during breaks and summer, and in now in Manhattan during the school year.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Guided guests through menu options and offered recommendations.
- Took accurate food and drink orders using point-of-sale system.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and utensils.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Concession Stand Manager
Wichita Windsurge
Wichita
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed daily operations of concession stands during Wichita Windsurge events.
- Supervised staff to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on food safety and service protocols.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Service Worker
Kramer Dining Center
Manhattan
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in dining area and kitchen facilities.
- Collaborated with team to ensure efficient meal delivery during peak hours.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company's products and services.
Education
Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering Major
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 08.2023 - 09.2025
High School -
Goddard High School
Goddard, KS 08.2019 - 05/2023
Skills
- Process optimization
- Data interpretation
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Equipment operation
- Calm demeanor
- Positive and professional
- Guest relations management
- Memory retention
- Corrective action planning
- Quality control
- Critical communication
- Safety management
- Standard operating procedures
- Safety management and control
- Multitasking capacity
Volunteer Experience
- Recorder, Professional Chemistry Fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma, Record notes during meetings and communicate these notes to all members of the fraternity., Create presentations and demo shows to demonstrate chemistry to others and its uses., Cooperate with other members of the fraternity to spread the word of chemistry to the younger generation.
- Volunteer, Goddard High School Booster Club, Working concessions for basketball and baseball games.
- Trombone Section Leader, High School Band
Timeline
Server
Chili's Grill and Bar
12.2024 - Current
Service Worker
Kramer Dining Center
09.2023 - 03.2024
Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering Major
Kansas State University
08.2023 - 09.2025
Concession Stand Manager
Wichita Windsurge
05.2023 - 08.2025
High School -
Goddard High School
08.2019 - 05/2023