Overview
Professional Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Shayla Celian

PF Changs Restaurant
Bloomfield,NJ
6
years of professional experience

I am experienced in hospitality and customer service. Ensured guest satisfaction through attentive service and effective coordination, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Contributed to collaborative success as a flexible team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Work History

Hostess

1 Year 3 Months
Bahama Breeze | 02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted customers with orders and answered phone inquiries for reservations
  • Greeted customers upon entry and seated them promptly.
  • Greeted and seated guests, ensuring efficient table turnover and positive dining experiences.
  • Managed waitlist effectively, optimizing seating arrangements during peak hours.
  • Communicated with servers regarding guest needs, enhancing service quality and responsiveness.

Host

1 Year 2 Months
PF Changs Restaurant | 07.2025 - Current
  • Managed reservation system to optimize table turnover and guest experience.
  • Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff for efficient service flow.
  • Provided menu information and answered customer inquiries effectively.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Assisted in training new hosts on procedures and service standards.

Sales Associate

7 Months
Planet Fitness | 03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Greeted customers upon entry, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Maintained organization of workspace and making sure everything is clean within the facility.
  • Assisted customers with membership and account inquiries, ensuring satisfaction.

Sales Associate

4 Months
UGGS | 09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Communicated effectively with customers and colleagues to foster positive relationships.
  • Thrived in fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing demands.
  • Demonstrated quick problem-solving skills while managing multiple tasks in a busy work environment.
  • Ensured efficient communication with customers, contributing to their satisfaction and positive experience.

Sales Associate

8 Months
Marshalls | 10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure collaboration.
  • Applied innovative ideas to tackle challenges in projects.
  • Organized workspace to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
  • Applied creative thinking to solve customer issues and improve satisfaction.
  • Answered customer inquiries to provide accurate information and support.

Sales Lead/Associate

1 Year 8 Months
Aldo Accessories | 11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Presented sales data to management, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Monitored sales team performance and provided different strategies for better performances/ outcome.
  • Monitored sales team performance, implementing strategies that enhanced outcomes.
  • Communicated as a team and worked together brainstorming ideas for increasing sales
  • Collaborated with team members to share ideas and worked together brainstorming ideas for increasing sales

Education

No Degree - Forensic Psychology

Kean University | Union, NJ | 06-2028

High School Diploma

Bloomfield High School | Bloomfield

Skills

Guest Engagement
Product Sales
Sales Goals
Client assessment
Store Merchandising
Reservation management
Guest Engagement Goals
Customer Inquiry Handling
Multitasking effectiveness
Interactive communication
Interactive communication

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved customer stress or discomfort which led to the customer leaving the store satisfied and happy for everything being resolved.

Timeline

Host

PF Changs Restaurant
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Sales Associate

Planet Fitness
03.2024 - 10.2024Read More

Hostess

Bahama Breeze
02.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Sales Associate

UGGS
09.2023 - 01.2024Read More

Sales Associate

Marshalls
10.2022 - 06.2023Read More

Sales Lead/Associate

Aldo Accessories
11.2020 - 07.2022Read More

Kean University

No Degree from Forensic Psychology
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Bloomfield High School

High School Diploma
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Shayla Celian