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Sterling Boyd

Lakeville,MN

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Game Design and hands-on experience gained through both individual and team based academic projects. Extensive experience managing company time and resources, as well as training new hires. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Day Manager / Bar Manager / Server

Cucina Wine Bar
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Managed a team of 2-5 staff for daily deli service and catering requests, improving busy periods and monitoring workload
  • Managed roughly 2000$ worth of specialty wine inventory orders per week.
  • Used industry specific expertise, customer service skills, and strategic planning skills to vet new products and promote positive feedback and encourage customer loyalty.
  • Responsible for training and mentoring new staff for the deli, bar, and server positions.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to upper management and quality assurance teams.
  • Opened and closed the location while maintaining adequate staffing through the day.

Server

Village Inn
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Built my communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and processed gift certificates.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies and assisted with food preparation
  • Bussed and reset tables, engaging in housekeeping activities to keep dining and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints calmly and professionally.
  • Learned to keep a cool head under pressure.

Various Positions

Guest Services Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Exhibited flexibly, filling multiple roles (server, host, line cook, beverage cart provider) at the company.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new positions and situations.
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with a wide variety of coworkers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Game Design

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2025

Skills

  • Game design
  • Systems design
  • Paper prototyping
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Team management
  • Excel Proficient
  • Oversight of personnel and assets
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Staff training

Timeline

Day Manager / Bar Manager / Server

Cucina Wine Bar
09.2021 - 04.2025

Server

Village Inn
09.2020 - 06.2021

Various Positions

Guest Services Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Game Design

University of Utah

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