TAIRI PETERSON
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Customer-focused employee with experience in fast-paced theater and food service environments. Skilled in assisting guests, handling transactions, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and supporting daily operations during busy shifts. Fast learner with experience helping train new employees on procedures, station setup, and efficient workflow. Reliable team player with strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Movie Theater Employee
Consolidated Theatres
Honolulu, HI
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries, assisting guests, and resolving issues promptly.
- Operated ticketing and concession systems efficiently while ensuring smooth transactions.
- Helped train new employees on daily procedures, station setup, cleanliness standards, and efficient workflow.
- Supported shift operations during busy periods by keeping stations stocked, organized, and moving efficiently.
- Followed food safety, cleaning, and workplace procedures consistently.
Summer Lifeguard
Premier Aquatics
Aliso Viejo, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively supporting colleagues during high-stress situations or periods of increased workload responsibility shifts.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring the pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored weather conditions closely while adjusting surveillance strategies accordingly; ensuring patron safety during inclement weather events.
- Managed minor conflicts among patrons diplomatically to ensure a harmonious atmosphere at the pool facility.
- Assisted with pool opening and closing procedures, ensuring the safe use of equipment and timely completion of tasks.
Crew Member
McDonalds
Honolulu
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Greeted customers as that entered the restaurant and helped answer questions regarding menu items.
- Presented an initiating environment for customers by maintaining restaurant cleanliness
- Organized tables and seats to ensure a safety and hazard-free sitting area for restaurant guests
- Decreased order returns due to mistakes by 12% by practicing attentive listening and communicating with fellow employees
- Managed and trained a cross-functional team of 3+ employees on preparation and presentation of 25 fast food items
- Accepted payments using proper cash handling and card procedures and calculated correct change for cash transactions
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless customer service experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Hawaii - UH Manoa
Honolulu, HI12-2028
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School
Oceanside, CA06-2023
Skills
- Fast learner
- Customer service
- Communication
- Cash handling
- POS/register systems
- Teamwork
- Cleanliness and organization
- Food safety and hygiene standards
- Strong work ethic
- Problem solving
Timeline
Movie Theater Employee
Consolidated Theatres
09.2024 - 04.2026
Summer Lifeguard
Premier Aquatics
05.2024 - 08.2024
Crew Member
McDonalds
08.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Hawaii - UH Manoa
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School