Sarah Kadrie
Summary
Recent college graduate from Penn State with five years of experience in customer service and hospitality within the restaurant industry. Plans to attend graduate school in the Fall of 2027 to become a curator for a modern history museum. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences within the service industry through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining organized
workspaces, consistently recognized for friendly and helpful service. Seeking a dynamic working environment with a friendly and cooperative team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Host
Altius
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2026 - Current
- Managed and organized reservations, collaborated with managers to plan service, greeted guests warmly, and assisted with inquiries about reservations and restaurant information.
Gallery Assistant
HUB-Robeson Galleries
University Park, PA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Welcomed visitors and supported their engagement; assisted in installing and deinstalling exhibitions; facilitated gallery events to enhance visitor experience.
Hostess
The Tavern
State College, PA
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Welcomed guests into restaurant with friendly demeanor; answered phone calls and processed reservations, streamlining seating process; guided guests to tables, ensuring smooth seating flow; collaborated with hosts, servers, and managers to improve service quality; supported service staff by busing and cleaning tables during peak hours; maintained calm and helpful composure during busy days.
Hospitality Specialist
The Melting Pot
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2021 - 08.2025
- Guided guests to tables while managing and organizing seating for servers based on turn times and cover counts; answered phone calls and successfully handled reservations to optimize guest experience; demonstrated friendly attitude towards guests and coworkers to foster positive environment; trained new hospitality specialists; consistently received compliments for exceptional friendly service and attentiveness.
Curatorial Museum Intern
Senator John Heinz History Center
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Executed acquisition of objects by assessing items and drafting accession reports; researched accessioned objects to provide historical context; wrote accession reports highlighting significance and history of each object; collaborated with donors for insights into accession process; prepared reports for logging into online collections database.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
Pittsburgh, PA06-2022
Skills
- Customer service expertise
- Event coordination
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Professionalism and positivity
- Patience and empathy
Certification
French Minor
Museum Studies Certificate
Museum Studies Certificate
Languages
Timeline
Lead Host
Altius
01.2026 - Current
Gallery Assistant
HUB-Robeson Galleries
08.2025 - 12.2025
Curatorial Museum Intern
Senator John Heinz History Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
Hostess
The Tavern
07.2024 - 12.2025
Hospitality Specialist
The Melting Pot
12.2021 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School