Steven Cook
Columbia,SC
Summary
Professional with proven track record in community service, skilled in project management, conflict resolution, and event coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathetic communication, problem-solving abilities, and proactive approach to community engagement. Ready to use and develop organizational and analytical skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Canvasser
Jimmy Jones County Council Campaign
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Increased voter engagement by effectively communicating campaign messages doortodoor.
- Cultivated relationships with community members, fostering trust in the political candidate and party.
- Contributed to a positive work environment among fellow canvassers by offering support, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
- Spearheaded initiatives for increased visibility of political candidates, such as coordinating yard sign placements.
Restaurant Busser
Saludas
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring tables were cleared and cleaned promptly after guests left.
- Assisted servers in managing their sections effectively, providing timely water refills and bread service.
- Supported the overall dining experience by setting up tables with appropriate silverware, glassware, and linens.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Contributed to smooth restaurant operations by promptly resetting tables for new customers.
- Increased efficiency in table turnover by quickly clearing dirty dishes and preparing tables for the next guests.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork by assisting servers with food delivery during peak times when needed.
- Assisted with moving tables, chairs and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the restaurant by periodically checking restrooms for tidiness and stocking necessary supplies.
Volunteer
Harvest Hope Food Bank
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed domestic tasks in shelters and food distribution centers to assist people in need.
- Supported efficient operations, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Supported underprivileged families with the distribution of essential supplies, improving their living conditions.
- Managed food drives that collected nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity within the community.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts - Philosophy, History of Mathematics And Science,
St. John's College
Annapolis, MD05-2027
Skills
- Quick-learning
- South Carolina Driver's license
- Creative thinking
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Self motivation
- Relationship building
- Verbal communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organized and efficient
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Political Canvasser
Jimmy Jones County Council Campaign
07.2024 - 08.2024
Restaurant Busser
Saludas
11.2022 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Harvest Hope Food Bank
06.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts - Philosophy, History of Mathematics And Science,
St. John's College
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