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Stephen Armstrong

Gastonia,NC

Summary

Former '18-'22 student at WCU, now continuing at UNCC as a Transfer Junior this Fall after a 1-2 year gap year, focusing in Exercise Science. From hospitality, to retail, to sales, to customer service and now to hands on training and leading clients or groups, I have collectively built up years of diverse skills for a variety of different work and team experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NASM Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor

Carmel Country Club
08.2022 - Current
  • Kept gym/fitness areas, machines and spaces clean and orderly for members
  • Submitted work orders/ordered supplies when needed to keep proper equipment set
  • Gave detailed description/advice about movement, the anatomy and biomechanics of the body, nutrition, and form to healthily progress towards goals
  • Helped and assisted professionals, Fitness Director's, CT's, and instructors

Server

Happ's Place Barn & Grill
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of alc to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Fine Dining Server

Julep Farms
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
  • Took and submitted orders, including customer preferences and dietary requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte
05.2027

Skills

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Point of sale knowledge
  • Upselling skills
  • Event service
  • Wine service

Affiliations

Brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon since '19

Certification

  • NASM Cert. in Nutrition..(coming Summer/Fall)
  • NASM Cert. in Personal Training ‘22
  • Certified Microsoft Specialist '18
  • Certified in BB&T Financing '17
  • Certified Sigma Six White Belt '17
  • Scholar-Athlete '16-'17

Timeline

NASM Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor

Carmel Country Club
08.2022 - Current

Server

Happ's Place Barn & Grill
09.2021 - 08.2022

Fine Dining Server

Julep Farms
05.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of North Carolina Charlotte
Stephen Armstrong