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Sophia Heasty

Iowa City

Summary

Hardworking and dependable employee. Experienced in fast pace work environments. Skilled in time management, problem solving and is customer service oriented.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Ingia Pizzeria Napoletana
05.2024 - Current
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Split checks upon parties requests.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Office Associate

Heritage Harbor Marina Office
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Stocked merchandise and cleaned marina office.

Retail Sales Associate

Dry Goods USA
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions and selections, and purchases.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and return or exchange items.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Wrapped and boxed items.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.

Summer Nanny

Local Family
05.2022 - 08.2022

Responsible for

  • Childcare responsibilities for 5 children, ages 2 to 10.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.

Restaurant Hostess

Outback Steakhouse
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
  • Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
  • Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
  • Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and seated guests.
  • Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-2027

Skills

  • Team member support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations
  • Suggestive selling
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer feedback management
  • Exceptional customer service

Timeline

Server

Ingia Pizzeria Napoletana
05.2024 - Current

Office Associate

Heritage Harbor Marina Office
05.2024 - 08.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Dry Goods USA
08.2022 - 05.2023

Summer Nanny

Local Family
05.2022 - 08.2022

Restaurant Hostess

Outback Steakhouse
07.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Iowa
Sophia Heasty