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Sarah Holway
Round Hill,VA
Summary
Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
Sarah's Pet Sitting
06.2021 - Current
- Watched families' pets
- Administered pet medication when applicable
- Managed homes while families were away
- Created a clean environment for the animals and family when returning home
Hostess, Server, Shift Lead, Manager
Shoes Cup and Cork
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Led the greeting and seating of customers
- Restocked low items
- Took part in bussing and running food at high volume times
- Maintained a clean area and restaurant
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
Stable Hand
Wheatland Farm
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
- Administered horse medication and necessary special care.
- Groomed horses to prepare for exhibitions.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Tacked up horses to increase control over movements.
Brand Ambassador/Cashier
American Eagle
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed the dressing rooms
- Maintained a clean and neat store
- Handled the cash register at high volume times
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
Cashier
Harris Teeter
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Led the use of the cash register
- Educated customers on product needs
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Volunteer
C-Horse Ranch
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed the cleanliness of stalls
- Led grooming needs for the horses
- Maintained a clean and healthy environment for both animals and workers
- Managed the cleanliness of tack
- Educated younger children on riding abilities
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Hospitality Management
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia12.2026
Business Admin
Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling, VirginiaBachelor's Degree - Marketing
Coastal Carolina
Conway, South Carolina09.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodgrove High School
Purcellville, Virginia06.2022
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Organization
- Working well under pressure
- Counting abilities
- Responsible
- Calm demeanor
- Honest and trustworthy
- Client privacy
- Clean background check
- Shift management
- Customer service best practices
- Allergy awareness
- Food safety practices
- Hospitality service expertise
Awards
- Honor Roll - completed all four years of high school
- Scholarship - awarded for all four years of college
- Dean's List - completed 2022, 2023, 2024
Interests
Timeline
Hostess, Server, Shift Lead, Manager
Shoes Cup and Cork
03.2022 - 10.2024
Stable Hand
Wheatland Farm
10.2021 - 03.2022
Pet Sitter
Sarah's Pet Sitting
06.2021 - Current
Brand Ambassador/Cashier
American Eagle
08.2020 - 01.2021
Cashier
Harris Teeter
04.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer
C-Horse Ranch
07.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Marketing
Coastal Carolina
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodgrove High School
Bachelor's Degree - Hospitality Management
James Madison University
Business Admin
Northern Virginia Community College
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