Tyria Thorpe
Nashville,TN
Summary
Highly motivated recent Animal Science graduate with a strong foundation in animal nutrition, health management, and research practices, seeking an entry-level position to apply practical skills gained through coursework and hands-on experience in animal care, particularly focused on dairy production, poultry science, animal nutrition, livestock breeding and equine therapy.
Graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in August 2024 with a cumulative 3.4 GPA.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Counter Person
Annies Pretzels
03.2018 - Current
- Fostered positive relationships with regular clientele by remembering their preferences along with their names.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, addressing customer concerns efficiently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Restocked counter displays periodically throughout the day, maintaining an appealing presentation for customers.
- Performed daily opening/closing procedures diligently so as not to miss any important steps.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient service and accurate order fulfillment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety and hygiene standards were met.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of payments and receipts.
- Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
Hostess
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN08-2024
Skills
- Animal health: the health, welfare, and biology of animals, as well as their care and maintenance
- Animal nutrition: learning about animal anatomy, biology, and potential dietary restrictions to provide animals with the food and nourishment they need
- Ethology: the study of animal behavior
- Communication: being able to convey thoughts and observations to others effectively, including the results of research
- Problem-solving: being able to look at an issue from different angles, consider alternate approaches, and identify the best solution
- Compassion for animals: having a genuine love for animals and being curious about their biology, behavior, and welfare
Timeline
Counter Person
Annies Pretzels
03.2018 - Current
Hostess
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Middle Tennessee State University
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