Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Accomplishments
Awards
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Rachel Gatesman

UNIVERSITYPARK,PA

Summary

Results-driven student with a strong background in the hospitality industry. Skilled in effective time management and problem-solving, crucial for working in healthcare.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Host

Reunion Cocktails and Provisions
07.2026 - Current
  • Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Managed reservation system, optimizing guest flow during peak hours.
  • Provided menu information and answered questions to enhance guest experience.
  • Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members to uphold service standards and efficiency.

Server

O'Reily's Tap Room and KItchen
06.2026 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing guest inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Supported team members during busy shifts, contributing to overall service efficiency.

Choir President

Middletown Area High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
  • Led choir rehearsals, ensuring alignment with performance goals and enhancing vocal techniques.
  • Mentored junior members, fostering a collaborative environment and improving overall team dynamics.
  • Collaborated with faculty to integrate music curriculum with extracurricular programs, enhancing student participation.
  • Evaluated performance quality through constructive feedback, driving continuous improvement within the group.

Key Club Member

Key Club International
09.2024 - 06.2026
  • Coordinated community outreach programs, enhancing engagement and participation among diverse groups.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Choreographer

Middletown Area School District
12.2024 - 04.2026
  • Developed and implemented original choreography for school performances, enhancing student engagement and creativity.
  • Collaborated with music teachers to integrate dance into curriculum, fostering cross-disciplinary learning.
  • Facilitated rehearsals, providing constructive feedback to students for skill improvement and performance readiness.
  • Conducted workshops to teach various dance styles, broadening students' exposure to different forms of expression.
  • Adapted choreography as needed based on performer abilities or technical limitations of venues.

Host

Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2024 - 11.2025
  • Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members to uphold service standards and efficiency.

Dance Teacher's Assistant

Richie School of Dance
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Assisted lead instructor in delivering dance lessons and managing class activities.
  • Supported choreography development by providing feedback on student performances.
  • Increased student understanding of dance terminology through consistent reinforcement during lessons.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for various dance styles, enabling students to emulate correct form effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2030

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Effective time management
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Music theory
  • Rehearsal planning
  • Teaching techniques
  • Dance theory

Interests

  • Rehabilitation across diverse groups
  • Increased research in prosthetic devices
  • Improving upon necessary motor skills
  • Advancing the current knowledge of movement science

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school.
  • Graduated top ten of my class
  • Student choreographed and starred in a musical
  • Competed in my dance studio's top performance team: invite only

Awards

  • 2x AP scholar with distinction award
  • 2x Apollo award (regional rendition of the Tony Awards built for high school students) nominee
  • Apollo award choreography recipient
  • Miss Imagine regional title winner (regional dance competition: solos)
  • Imagine national champion (national dance competition: solos)
  • 2x district choir member (auditioned group)
  • Region choir member (extensive auditioned group)

Timeline

Host

Reunion Cocktails and Provisions
07.2026 - Current

Server

O'Reily's Tap Room and KItchen
06.2026 - Current

Choir President

Middletown Area High School
08.2025 - 06.2026

Choreographer

Middletown Area School District
12.2024 - 04.2026

Key Club Member

Key Club International
09.2024 - 06.2026

Host

Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2024 - 11.2025

Dance Teacher's Assistant

Richie School of Dance
09.2023 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Pennsylvania State University