Tania Effah
Waterville
Summary
Committed seeker with a history of meeting company needs, with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Maryland
Silver Spring
01.2021 - Current
- Supervise and care for a 5-year-old brother, a 7-year-old sister, and other children in the family, ages 5-10.
- Assist with homework and educational activities, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring child interactions.
Restaurant Hostess
Outback Steakhouse
Silver Spring
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Greeted and seated guests promptly upon arrival.
- Managed reservations and maintained accurate waitlists effectively.
- Coordinated with servers to ensure smooth guest flow and seating arrangements.
- Answered phone calls, providing information about menu and restaurant hours.
- Assisted guests with special requests, ensuring satisfaction with their experience.
Busser
Outback Steakhouse
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Assist waitstaff by clearing tables, refilling drinks, and ensuring a clean dining area.
- Support kitchen staff by delivering food to tables, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Cleared and reset tables efficiently for incoming guests.
- Stocked supplies, including utensils and napkins, for dining service readiness.
Co-editor
Paint Branch High School
Silver Spring
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with a team of editors to select and curate submissions, including poetry, short stories, essays, and artwork.
- Successfully published the second-semester edition, featuring diverse voices and high-quality content from the student body.
- Researched current literary trends to inform editorial decisions.
Designer
Paint Branch High School
Silver Spring
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Created educational posters on recovery strategies from drug addiction, cultural bias, and healthcare-related problems.
- Promoted positivity by introducing ways in which drug addiction, cultural bias, and healthcare problems could be improved.
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
Voice Of the People Election Judge
Montgomery Board of Election
Silver Spring
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Distributed ballots and ensured voters received the correct ballots while providing clear instructions on marking and casting their votes.
- Helped voters with disabilities and language barriers to ensure a smooth and accessible voting process.
- Addressed and resolved any issues or questions from voters, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
Game Tester
Enteam Organization
Silver Spring
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Tested game mechanics by playing and evaluating games for problems and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with game developers to offer detailed feedback on gameplay experience, difficulty levels, and user interface design to enhance the game's quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - true
Colby College
Waterville, ME05-2029
High School Diploma -
Paint Branch High School
Burtonsville, MD06-2025
Skills
Programming: Basic HTML, Intermediate Python, Intermediate Java
Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Other: Basic debugging, user testing, collaborative development
Languages: English (fluent), Twi (native), Spanish (intermediate)
Affiliations
• Developed interactive JavaScript quizzes and mini-games as part of coding bootcamp coursework
• Designed basic web pages using HTML/CSS with user-focused layouts
• Designed basic web pages using HTML/CSS with user-focused layouts
Extracurricular
Girls Who Code
- Participated in coding workshops and collaborative projects focused on financial literacy and STEM engagement
- Contributed to app-based challenges promoting women in technology
Coding Bootcamp: (VERY important)
- Built interactive projects using HTML and JavaScript through FreeCodeCamp and Codecademy
- Developed small games, quizzes, and animations to apply programming concepts
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Outback Steakhouse
01.2025 - 07.2025
Busser
Outback Steakhouse
08.2024 - 07.2025
Co-editor
Paint Branch High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Designer
Paint Branch High School
01.2023 - 02.2023
Voice Of the People Election Judge
Montgomery Board of Election
06.2022 - 11.2022
Game Tester
Enteam Organization
01.2022 - 02.2022
Babysitter
Maryland
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - true
Colby College
High School Diploma -
Paint Branch High School