Tynisha Praither
Washington,DC
Summary
Diligent Security professional with 5 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Della Barba Pizza
Washington DC
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Trained new team members on menu items and service protocols.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and reporting.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health standards.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Event Security Guard
Contemporary Services Corporation, CSC
washington, dc
02.2020 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
- Helped organize and manage successful events with attendance of over thousand of people.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Directed guests to correct seating areas, providing seamless movie-going experience.
Restaurant Hostess
Canopy Central Cafe and Bar
washington, dc
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning, organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Summer Intern
Summer Youth Employee Program
washington, dc
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Report to Friendship Collegiate Academy
- Provide daily attendance
Extended Day Staff / Summer Camp Counselor
The National Center For Children's And Families
Bethesda, md
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Trained new team members on menu items and service protocols.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and reporting.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health standards.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
High School Diploma - veterinary science
Friendship Collegiate Academy School
washington, dc05.2019
Veterinary Science
University Of District Of Columbia
washington, dcSkills
Knowledge Of Microsoft Windows and Mac OS Systems
Reliable Self-Starter Youth Advocacy
Customer Service Flexible
Solution Focus Training
Team Building Training
Timeline
Server
Della Barba Pizza
08.2025 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Canopy Central Cafe and Bar
04.2022 - 11.2022
Event Security Guard
Contemporary Services Corporation, CSC
02.2020 - Current
Summer Intern
Summer Youth Employee Program
06.2018 - 08.2018
Extended Day Staff / Summer Camp Counselor
The National Center For Children's And Families
06.2018 - 07.2018
High School Diploma - veterinary science
Friendship Collegiate Academy School
Veterinary Science
University Of District Of Columbia