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Ryan King

Lake Forest,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and with others. Ability to quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with client service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every client a positive experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Islands Restaurants
Lake Forest, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.

Restaurant Hostess

Yard House
Lake Forest, CA
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Balanced cash register at end of shift according to established procedures.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the restaurant management team.

Server

Mobile Catering
Carlsbad, CA
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.

Child Caregiver

Family Friends And Neighbors
Carlsbad, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
  • Assisted with the development of motor skills by playing outdoor sports and physical activities.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to communicate daily updates on their child's progress.
  • Engaged in conversations with young children to help them develop verbal communication skills.

Dog Walker

Myself
Carlsbad, CA
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Activity helped me with patience, responsibility, and caring for something other than myself. All money earned was donated to dog shelters.
  • Interacted with pet owners in a professional manner when discussing their pets' needs and care requirements.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently while ensuring the safety of both the animal and themselves.

Voluntary Assistant

S.O.A.R Program
Carlsbad, CA
08.2014 - 05.2016

Volunteer with the S.O.A.R. Program

Worked with special needs children for 2 years, helping them with problem solving, learning, compassion, and teaching them how to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

  • Developed and maintained relationships with the kids and their parents.
  • Created training materials for the kids to help create an informative learning experience.
  • Attended volunteer answers during normal recess time to help special needs kids with any activity I was assigned.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
05-2024

High School Diploma -

El Toro High School
Lake Forest, CA
06-2022

Bachelor of Arts -

Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Professional Appearance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Disability Awareness
  • Team Collaboration
  • Positive Attitude
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Community Service
  • Hardworking
  • Ability to want to learn new things
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Building client relationships
  • Developing trust
  • Active Listening
  • One-on-one support
  • Communication Skills
  • Reliability
  • Relationship-building skills

Accomplishments

Honors Psychology Program research presentation showing

Location: Saddleback College

Developed a research poster based on my interest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exploring its principles, applications, and effectiveness in addressing mental health issues. Presented it in front of an entire convention full of psychology professors and academic students.

Timeline

Server

Islands Restaurants
01.2022 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Yard House
09.2021 - 01.2022

Server

Mobile Catering
06.2021 - 07.2021

Child Caregiver

Family Friends And Neighbors
01.2019 - 01.2020

Dog Walker

Myself
01.2017 - 08.2018

Voluntary Assistant

S.O.A.R Program
08.2014 - 05.2016

Associate of Arts -

Saddleback College

High School Diploma -

El Toro High School

Bachelor of Arts -

Cal State Fullerton
Ryan King