SYDNEY CUSACK
Huntington,USA
Summary
Motivated and passionate student at the University of South Carolina pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Political Science. Demonstrated skills in team leadership, problem-solving, cash management, and customer service. Committed to tackling global environmental challenges through innovative, multidisciplinary approaches and collaborative policy development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE PERK
Columbia, SC
10.2024 - Current
- Supervise daily café operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and product quality.
- Operate espresso machines and brewing equipment with expertise to deliver high-quality coffee beverages.
- Train, mentor, and support team members to maintain efficiency and uphold company standards.
- Manage inventory and supply orders to optimize workflow and minimize waste.
- Exhibit strong money-handling skills, including accurately counting cash registers at the end of each shift, ensuring all transactions are balanced, and making bank deposits.
- Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Collaborate with management to implement promotions, sales strategies, and staff development initiatives.
Banquet Server
CHOICE STAFFING, INC
Hauppauge, NY
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Set up banquet tables with linens, china, silverware, glassware, and centerpieces in accordance with event specifications.
- Interacted professionally with guests and staff members to ensure satisfaction throughout the event.
- Provided exceptional service to guests at corporate and social events in a professional and friendly manner.
Server
THE GOURMET WHALER
Cold Spring, NY
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Created hand-crafted beverages, ensuring customers' needs and requests.
- Consistently delivered friendly customer service, representing both myself and our local family-owned business well.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Political Science Minor
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2026
Skills
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Written communication
- Team leadership
- Cash management
- Customer service
- Time management
Volunteer Experience
- Garden Volunteer, SUSTAINABLE CAROLINA GARDEN, Columbia, SC, 09/24, Present, Help plant, maintain, and cultivate a variety of plants through soil preparation, watering, and pest management., Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient, sustainable, eco-friendly gardening practices., Grow fresh produce and flowers to donate and sell to local farmers' markets.
- Food Bank Volunteer, HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK, Columbia, SC, 09/24, Present, Assisted with sorting, packaging, and distributing food to community members., Supported daily food bank operations to ensure efficient delivery service., Monitored expiration dates for food donations to maintain quality., Developed knowledge of food bank operations, inventory management, and donation processes.
- Member, CHI OMEGA FRATERNITY ETA GAMMA CHAPTER, Columbia, SC, 08/24, Present, Engaged in philanthropic initiatives, leadership development, and sisterhood events., Participated in fundraising efforts for the Make-A-Wish Foundation., Built strong interpersonal and networking skills through collaboration with chapter members and alumni.
Academic Awards
- Academic Scholars - Superlative Award Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's Honor List - Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025
Timeline
Banquet Server
CHOICE STAFFING, INC
05.2025 - 12.2025
Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE PERK
10.2024 - Current
Server
THE GOURMET WHALER
05.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Political Science Minor
University of South Carolina