- Volunteering
- Playing Sports
- Video Gaming
- Advancing patient care through clinical innovation and teamwork
- Volunteering and helping others in healthcare and community settings
- Exploring different medical specialties through shadowing and hands-on experience
- Spreading positivity and encouragement through social media and personal connections
- Fitness, weight training, and overall physical wellness
- Personal growth, leadership, and building strong relationships
- Faith and promoting messages of hope and kindness
- Learning about cars and automotive culture
- Developing strong communication skills and connecting with people from all backgrounds
Rylen Williams
Gonzales
Summary
Motivated pre-med student with over 250 clinical shadowing hours and extensive hospital volunteer experience, passionate about supporting providers through accurate, timely clinical documentation. Proven ability to observe and document patient encounters, understand medical terminology, and contribute to value-based patient care. Strong background in communication, teamwork, and patient interaction through both clinical and hospitality settings. Brings a positive, dependable, and adaptable mindset with a commitment to delivering seamless care experiences and driving clinical excellence as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Mike Andersons Seafood
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
- Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Education
Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2028
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Data reviewing
- Active listening
- Job shadowing
- Active learning
- Time management
- Flexible schedule
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Performance improvement
- Message taking
- Computer skills
- Research and analysis
- Research
- Note-taking requirements
- Team support
- Team collaboration
Interests
Timeline
Hostess
Mike Andersons Seafood
12.2023 - 04.2025
Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University
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