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Work History
Education
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RACHAEL BATES

Columbia,SC

Summary

Friendly and personable individual, committed to delivering exceptional customer service and quality work. Ability to handle multiple projects independently, with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizaton, and collecting messages to facilitate inter-departmental communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Pasta Fresca
03.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.

Wardrobe Assistant

Broadway: MJ: The Musical
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assisted with quick costume changes, enabling seamless transitions between scenes in live performances.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Learned and ran multiple dresser tracks at each show.
  • Maintained positive, professional attitude during long show days and when dealingwith difficult people.
  • Achieved quick resolution of issues arising during live shows by remaining calm underpressure and adapting swiftly to changing circumstances.

Wardrobe Assistant

Tinc Productions
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Streamlined wardrobe process for efficiency by creating detailed tracking sheets and checklists for costume pieces.
  • Enhanced wardrobe organization by implementing effective storage solutions and labeling systems.
  • Reduced stress levels amongst performers by providing reliable assistance throughout entire production process.
  • Coordinated seamless transitions between scenes with efficient backstage organization strategies.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Assistant Stable Manager

Borealis Boarding Stables
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Organized and executed efficient daily routines for horse care, feeding, turnout, and exercise ensuring optimal animal welfare.
  • Prepared specialized feed plans for each horse according to their individual needs.
  • Supported veterinary visits by restraining and handling horses during examinations.
  • Handled routine maintenance tasks such as grooming, clipping, bathing, hoof care,and stall cleaning.

Wait Staff Member

Yesterday's Restaurant And Tavern
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Assisted in training new waitstaff members.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized service.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Education

Certificate: Costume Design And Wardrobe Technology -

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
11.2021

Associate of Arts: Musical Theater -

The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts
New York, NY
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts: Theatre -

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2019

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Self-Motivated
  • Adaptability
  • Supervisor Experience
  • Efficiency
  • Attention to Detail
  • Childcare
  • Typing
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Microsoft Office proficient

References

Jennifer Hohn

Wardrobe Supervisor

MJ: The Musical

(917) 407-0540

jenniferhohn@aol.com


Margaret Lazenby

Wardrobe Supervisor

Little Shop of Horrors, Peter Pan Goes Wrong

(304) 673-2499, margaretlazenby@gmail.com


Joshua Bernard

Production Manager

Tinc Productions

(504) 913-3697

joshua@tincproductions.com

Timeline

Server

Pasta Fresca
03.2023 - Current

Wardrobe Assistant

Broadway: MJ: The Musical
11.2022 - 10.2023

Wardrobe Assistant

Tinc Productions
11.2021 - 10.2023

Assistant Stable Manager

Borealis Boarding Stables
06.2018 - 05.2019

Wait Staff Member

Yesterday's Restaurant And Tavern
05.2017 - 10.2017

Certificate: Costume Design And Wardrobe Technology -

Fashion Institute of Technology

Associate of Arts: Musical Theater -

The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts

Bachelor of Arts: Theatre -

University of South Carolina
RACHAEL BATES