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Taahir Abdul-Basit

Taahir Abdul-Basit

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Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Summary

Passionate acting professional with extensive experience in variety of roles and strong background in improvisation. Dedicated to bringing best performance to projects and willing to go extra mile to deliver high-quality performances. Loves challenge of creating believable characters.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Server

Compass Group Management
Cleveland, OH
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Guest Services

Top Golf
Independence, Ohio
10.2022 - 08.2024

Assist with check customers into the golf bay at the front desk.

Demonstrate to customers how to register, review the rules and regulations of the establishment.

Disseminate the equipment (i.e. golf clubs) to the customers.

  • Facilitated open communication between departments for effective problem-solving and optimal guest services.
  • Assisted guest services department in directing guests around the stadium effectively while maintaining a friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless coordination of guest services.

Back of House Worker and Front of House Worker

Chic Fil A
Rocky River, Ohio
10.2021 - 06.2022

Assisted with the preparation of the food.

Served food to the customers and prepared beverages (i.e. drinks and milkshakes)

Teacher Assistant

Cleveland State University Math Corps
Cleveland, Ohio
06.2020 - 08.2020

Tutored 1-2 middle school students on math concepts and strategies to support them solving math equations.


Education

High School Diploma -

Campus International High School
Cleveland, OH
08.2019 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Performance

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Performance

IES Study Abroad Program, London 2025
London, UK
01.2025 - 04.2025

Affiliations

Karamu House

  • Level I Sankofa Acting
  • Karamu Summer Art Intensive: Midsummer Nights Dream
  • Karamu Art Ensemble

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) - Theater Program Fordham University ( Completed 148 hours)

  • Leadership Development
  • Theater making, Techniques and Stagecraft
  • Communication and Guest Speakers
  • Educational Trips and Tours
  • Master Classes and Workshops (Shakespeare Workshop-Olivia Hodge and Improv Workshop-Mark Schneider)

Theater

Mr. Nelson Daquon Karamu House ‘21
Zulu Story Zen Karamu House ‘22
A Mid Summers Night Dream Thesus Karamu House ‘22
Raisin in the Sun (Monologue) Walter Karamu House ‘22

Film/Commerical

Stream This Lead (Will) Art of Me ‘23
Young Filmmakers Contest (Commercial) Lead Art of Me ‘21

Athletics

Varsity Soccer-Midfield and Defense, Campus International High School (Junior and Senior Year)

Lacrosse-Attack and Defense, Campus International High Schol (Junior Year)

Basketball- Manager, Campus International High School (Senior Year)

Accomplishments

NSLC Alumni, National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)

Mentor young actors, Karamu House

Teen Engagement Ambassador, Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA) Cleveland, Ohio

Volunteer

Case Western Reserve University (Math Corps Super Saturdays Program)

Student Mentor (Tutor)

Skills

Script interpretation

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Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Acting

Poetry

Film

Writing

Timeline

Server

Compass Group Management
06.2025 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Performance

IES Study Abroad Program, London 2025
01.2025 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Performance

Morehouse College
08.2023 - Current

Guest Services

Top Golf
10.2022 - 08.2024

Back of House Worker and Front of House Worker

Chic Fil A
10.2021 - 06.2022

Teacher Assistant

Cleveland State University Math Corps
06.2020 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Campus International High School
08.2019 - 06.2023
Taahir Abdul-Basit
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