Completed a summer internship at Lafkiotis Winery in the Nemea region of Greece, gaining international industry experience Studied piano at the master class level, performing advanced compositions for professional judges, and completed intermediate-level guitar training while tutoring beginner musicians Served as Section Leader (Tenor 2) in Chamber Singers, earning superior ratings at the state level for three consecutive years in choir, quartet, and solo performances
Simon Archibald Skemp
Shoreview,MN
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional transitioning into nursing, committed to patient care and clinical excellence. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams while adapting to evolving situations. Exceptional communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills drive the pursuit of optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care in a positive and supportive environment, ensuring every patient feels valued and respected.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Diane’s Place
Minneapolis, MN
02.2025 - Current
- Deliver exceptional service in one of the Twin Cities’ premier, nationally recognized restaurants while maintaining composure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Prioritized competing demands for multiple tables, ensuring accuracy and efficiency to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen, bar, and management teams to coordinate seamless service under tight time constraints.
- Resolved guest concerns professionally, maintaining high hospitality standards during peak service periods.
- Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail in an environment where priorities change minute-to-minute.
Manager
Macanda Restaurant
Wayzata, MN
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed scheduling, training, and performance of team members.
- Oversaw scheduling, training, and performance evaluations of team members to enhance service quality.
- Addressed guest concerns, ensuring adherence to exceptional customer service standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen and front-of-house staff to streamline service and improve guest satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory, quality standards, and operational compliance.
Wine Representative
Lompian Wines LLC
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Sourced, acquired, and developed new accounts, aligning strategies with current market trends.
- Sell and refer all company products and services in response to client’s business needs, including proactively recommending solutions to clients.
- Focused on maintaining strong client relationships to foster loyalty and continued business. to maximize business continuity.
- Review client financials to ensure long-term partnership success.
- Followed up on payments and updated contractual obligations to maintain account compliance.
Education
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Minor in History
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication safety
- EMR documentation
- Problem-solving techniques
- Time management
- Team coordination
- Complain resolution
- Attention to detail
- Medication administration
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation and charting
- Critical thinking, prioritization, and sound clinical judgment
- Accurate documentation and attention to detail
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Pending NCLEX)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Interests
Timeline
Server
Diane’s Place
02.2025 - Current
Manager
Macanda Restaurant
10.2023 - 02.2025
Wine Representative
Lompian Wines LLC
02.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Minor in History
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Century College