Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Stephanie Colby

Stephanie Colby

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Encouraging and goal-oriented professional and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact the team's success. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to better enhance quality of work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dining Student Manager

Hillenbrand Dining Court- Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2022 - Current

Previous Positions:

Student Associate 10/2020-09/2021

Student Supervisor in Training 09/2021-01/2022

  • Assisted manager with day-to-day logistics and coordinating schedules for 60+ employees to maintain desired coverage and performance levels.
  • Enforced compliance with food safety and sanitation, as well as personal safety standards throughout dining court.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Handled routine issues independently and coordinated solutions to complex operational and student problems.
  • Planned special events for students, increasing engagement and satisfaction.

Waitstaff

Buffalo Wild Wings, BWW
Schererville, IN
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Multitasked to train new hires while continuing to serve customers and perform usual duties.

Host

Sophia's House Of Pancakes
Schererville, IN
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
  • Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, And Environmental Biology

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Lake Central High School
Saint John, IN
05.2020

Skills

  • Natural Leader
  • Self-motivated
  • Exceptional Team Player
  • Adaptive
  • Positive Professional Relationships
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Certification

ServSafe Food Handler Certified - Expires 1/16/2027

Timeline

Waitstaff

Buffalo Wild Wings, BWW
05.2022 - 08.2023

Dining Student Manager

Hillenbrand Dining Court- Purdue University
01.2022 - Current

Host

Sophia's House Of Pancakes
06.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Evolution, And Environmental Biology

Purdue University

High School Diploma -

Lake Central High School
Stephanie Colby