Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Tsion Hawkins

Comstock Park,MI

Summary

Young, motivated, and experienced worker with an engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Looking for spaces to continue to learn and grow in the food service industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Server Assistant

Reserve Wine & Food
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
  • Delivered customer orders promptly and with attention to accuracy and satisfaction.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of menu items, promoting daily specials and upselling appetizers or desserts when appropriate.

Servers Assistant

Margaux at The JW Marriott
07.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for greeting guests, watering guests upon arrival, assisting servers and bartenders, breaking down and resetting tables, polishing glassware, etc.
  • Communicated customer needs clearly to kitchen staff for fast, accurate orders.
  • Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.

Server

Beltline Bar
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • I transitioned from the back of the house to the front of the house when I began serving here
  • I attend to customers doing all that I can to give them the best meal and experience possible for every customer I serve.

Line Cook

Fred's Italian Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked alongside a small team of workers at a small family-owned restaurant
  • Work was very high-paced and high maintenance.

Line Cook

Gravity Taphouse Grille
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked as a dishwasher and then progressed to become a line cook preparing and cooking food.

Dishwasher

Forty Acres Soul Kitchen
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Washed Dishes and prepped food and cleaned.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2025

Comstock Park High School
Comstock Park, MI
05.2021

Kent Career Technical Center
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2021

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service focus
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Willing to Learn
  • Positive and Friendly Attitude
  • Order Taking and Processing

References

  • Luke VerHulst, Chef, Reserve Wine & Food, (616)-550-0370
  • Pete Gonzalez, Former Instructor, Kent Career Technical Center, 1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, (616)-238-9606

Accomplishments

  • High School Academic Honor Roll: 2017 - 2021
  • Elected Comstock Park Junior Homecoming Representative
  • Awarded Comstock Park High School Men's Wrestling Team Varsity Letter
  • Comstock Park Homecoming King
  • Comstock Park Senior Class President
  • Comstock Park High School Todd Berry Spirit Award Winner

Volunteer Experience

  • Maranatha Bible Church Day Camp, 4426 Stony Creek Ave NW, Comstock Park, MI, 49321, 06/01/17, Led students from grades 1st- 8th in several outdoor activities such as Fishing, Advanced Outdoor Life, Ultimate Survival, etc., Encouraged the following of Jesus Christ to children
  • Honduras Mission Trip, Helped students in Honduras learn English as well as encouraged the following of Jesus Christ to both adults and children, Participated in medical clinics

Hobbies and Interests

  • Film
  • Vintage Clothing
  • Travel

Timeline

Server Assistant

Reserve Wine & Food
02.2023 - 05.2024

Servers Assistant

Margaux at The JW Marriott
07.2022 - Current

Server

Beltline Bar
12.2021 - 07.2022

Line Cook

Fred's Italian Restaurant
06.2021 - 12.2021

Line Cook

Gravity Taphouse Grille
03.2020 - 05.2021

Dishwasher

Forty Acres Soul Kitchen
03.2018 - 09.2019

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies

Grand Rapids Community College

Comstock Park High School

Kent Career Technical Center
Tsion Hawkins