Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Symonne Larison

Seattle,WA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Director

A Space Inside
Seattle, WA
02.2022 - Current
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods, boosting attendance
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with artists and clientele.
  • Created marketing strategies to increase sales and customer base and maintained gallery social media communication forums.
  • Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.

Assistant Manager

MOD Pizza
Seattle, Washington
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Introduced new products or services, increased marketing activities and improved customer service to drive sales.

Receptionist

Regency Nursing Home
Newcastle, WA
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Coordinated catering and set up conference rooms for corporate and client meetings.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.

Associate

Safeway
Gresham, OR
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
  • Checked prices and located products for customers.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
  • Maintained current and accurate inventory by completing daily cycle counts and monthly audits.
  • Reviewed planograms and end cap placements to properly merchandise items.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
  • Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.

Lead Server/Certified Server Trainer

KingPins Portland
Portland, OR
05.2016 - 03.2020
  • Trained new employees on service standards and menu items to improve onboarding processes.
  • Resolved guest issues related to food quality, service times and incorrect orders.
  • Multitasked effectively to deliver menu items to guests.
  • Performed side work such as cleaning, restocking, polishing silverware and preparing tables for next shift.
  • Partnered with other servers to manage service to large parties such as receptions and banquets.
  • Delivered positive guest experiences to 80 tables through exceptional service.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Instructed new staff members on food handling procedures and service techniques.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.

Supervisor

Chuck E Cheese
Portland, OR
11.2014 - 12.2016
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • tracked and submitted inventory for flow of work places and operation of store.
  • Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit, and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.

Education

GED -

Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Money Management
  • Customer Service
  • Experience in leadership
  • Work ethic
  • Menu memorization
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Practice management
  • Issue and conflict resolution
  • Team management
  • Event Staffing
  • Event Logistics Management

Certification

  • king county food handler
  • washington alcohol handler
  • Certified covid compliance Officer

Timeline

Art Director

A Space Inside
02.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager

MOD Pizza
11.2021 - 03.2022

Receptionist

Regency Nursing Home
09.2021 - 03.2022

Associate

Safeway
03.2020 - 03.2021

Lead Server/Certified Server Trainer

KingPins Portland
05.2016 - 03.2020

Supervisor

Chuck E Cheese
11.2014 - 12.2016

GED -

Seattle Central Community College
Symonne Larison