Regan Johnston
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Motivated worker who is able to tackle multiple different types of jobs. Considered hardworking, adaptable, and easy to get along with. Strong candidate for writing positions because of background in journalism and literary education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Busser, Dishwasher, Expo, Maintenance, Prep
Home Grown
08.2022 - Current
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Informed restaurant staff about feedback or requests to promote customer satisfaction.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Served food at proper temperature to meet safety standards.
Games Associate
Worlds Of Fun Amusement Park
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths and game stations to comply with sanitation requirements.
- Assisted with ticket redemption and provided prize selection to customers.
- Greeted and informed customers about attractions, promotions and current prices to foster outstanding hospitality and service.
- Operated point of sale terminal to complete customer transactions.
- Memorized games and rules to facilitate positive entertainment experience.
Sandwich Maker
Firehouse Subs
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
Sports Journalist
Courier-Tribune
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across Liberty High School to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
Education
Associate of Arts - English
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2025
Skills
- Strong Writing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Trash Waste and Removal
- Health Code Requirements
- Food Safety Oversight
- Serving Station Monitoring
- Guest Satisfaction
- Guest Relations
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Won "All Missouri" Award for Overall Publication of the 2020-2021 school year newspaper publication. This is the highest award you can receive from Missouri University's school of Journalism.
Timeline
Busser, Dishwasher, Expo, Maintenance, Prep
Home Grown
08.2022 - Current
Games Associate
Worlds Of Fun Amusement Park
06.2022 - 08.2022
Sandwich Maker
Firehouse Subs
09.2020 - 12.2020
Sports Journalist
Courier-Tribune
08.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - English
University of Missouri - Kansas City