- Competition and how to win strategically
- Travel and understanding different cultures
- Creativity and making something of my on
- Business and how to dominate an industry
- Physical wellness and benefiting my own fitness
- Cooking and trying new recipes to relax
Shawn Erdley
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven leadership skills developed as a Student Athlete at Florida Southern College. Excelling in time management and teamwork, I consistently enhanced team performance while providing exceptional service as a Server at Olive Garden, fostering customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Energetic and disciplined with passion for excellence. Possesses foundational knowledge in sports mechanics and nutrition, coupled with strong teamwork and time management skills. Committed to leveraging athletic abilities to contribute to team success and personal growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Athlete
Florida Southern College
08.2023 - 05.2027
- Spent 2 years where I would wake up every morning at 5:30 am for an hour and a half long practice.
- Currently have 10 swim practices a week, 3 lifts a week and 2 pull-up regiments a week for swimming, while maintaining a full class load and having good grades
- Work in a team environment and develop as a leader
- Coachable, and open to new ideas to grow me as a swimmer
- Executed daily practice routines, ensuring consistency in skill development and physical conditioning.
- Assisted in organizing team events, fostering community engagement and support for athletics programs.
- Refined time management abilities by balancing academics, athletics, and personal commitments effectively.
- Mentored younger teammates on adapting to college-level competition and enhancing athletic skills.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Developed time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with rigorous athletic commitments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with fellow students, faculty members, coaches, administrators, alumni, and community stakeholders.
- Gained valuable experience in goal-setting processes by working closely with coaches to develop customized improvement plans based on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Helped teammates improve performance levels by sharing knowledge of specific techniques or tactics related to my sport.
- Contributed to the team''s overall success by consistently maintaining a high level of physical fitness and competitive spirit.
- Increased awareness of personal strengths/weaknesses by regularly reviewing game footage and statistics as part of individual performance assessments.
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat visits.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, prioritizing customer needs and enhancing dining experiences.
- Made great relationships with my managers and co-workers.
- Commonly had customers wanting to meet my managers to tell them about the great service.
- Suggested daily specials and upsold menu items to increase sales opportunities.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, improving overall guest satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area in compliance with health regulations.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Education
BBA - Finance
Florida Southern College
Lakeland05-2027
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Strategic thinking
- Coachability
- Team player mentality
- Sportsmanship
- Flexibility
- Time management
- Teamwork and cooperation
Accomplishments
- I was the Team Captain of my Swim Team, my senior year of high school leading our underdog team to win our Conference and District and get 9th at our State Championship
Interests
Timeline
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2025 - 08.2025
Student Athlete
Florida Southern College
08.2023 - 05.2027
BBA - Finance
Florida Southern College