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Sydney Gordon

Summerville,SC

Summary

Dedicated and skillful student in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Cantina 76
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.

Summer Research Intern

College Of Charleston
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Used Grignard reaction, fractional distillation vacuum distillation fluorinated chloro compounds to investigate the energy of a silicon compound.
  • Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
  • Selected research tools and methods to access and analyze required data.
  • Trained and certified to use an Nuclear Magnetic Resonance machine.

Research Intern

Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Coded data in preparation for computer entry.
  • Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
  • Studied the growth of dna on yeast plates using disulfiram.
  • Created yeast plates, low adenine plates, and complete plates.
  • Created g418 plates with different amounts of acetaldehyde.

Biggby Coffee, Barista
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores
  • Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands
  • Maintained espresso equipment and performed minor repairs to keep coffee machines functioning properly
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.

Lyla Callahan ‐ Babysitter
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Prepared healthy, age‐appropriate snacks and meals
  • Offered age‐appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six months to two years
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.

Pet Sitter

Christin Navitsky
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in ownerʹs absence
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone and text.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Ashley Ridge High School
Summerville, SC
06.2021

Associate of Science -

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
05.2021

Skills

  • Responsible
  • Hospitality and Professionalism
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliable
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Coordination

Timeline

Hostess

Cantina 76
02.2023 - 08.2024

Summer Research Intern

College Of Charleston
05.2022 - 08.2022

Research Intern

Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2022 - 04.2022

Biggby Coffee, Barista
07.2021 - 09.2021

Lyla Callahan ‐ Babysitter
07.2020 - 11.2020

Pet Sitter

Christin Navitsky
09.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

College of Charleston

High School Diploma -

Ashley Ridge High School

Associate of Science -

Trident Technical College
Sydney Gordon