Uma Ehrig
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with a strong background at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, excelling in customer engagement and cash management. Proven leadership in food preparation and team collaboration, complemented by analytical skills in science. Committed to enhancing customer experiences while maintaining operational excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner/Cashier
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
06.2025 - Current
- Served food to customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Worked the cash register, balanced books, gave change, and counted the drawer at closing.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
Restaurant Team Member
Grain and Berry
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Prepared food for customers; cut and arranged fruit on açai bowls, made smoothies, quesadillas, and operated an oven.
- Prepped food, restocked all fridges and freezers, and unloaded bulk orders from deliveries.
- Washed dishes and put them away, organizing the restaurant and leaving it better than found.
- Prepared catering orders and organized deliveries
Intern
Vanderbilt
07.2024 - 08.2024
- I went through the process of purifying proteins by freezing them, isolating them through the use of buffers and enzymes, and running them through an AKTA machine.
- I then analyzed my findings and researched their applications. At the end of the month, I presented my findings to the rest of the lab; they included my research in their publications.
- Helped Kojetin Lab work toward their Goal of uncovering more about Parkinson's disease and its link to the function of certain proteins in the brain
- https://www.kojetinlab.org/
Education
High School Diploma -
University School of Nashville
Nashville, TN05-2026
Skills
- Mathematics (Calculus)
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology)
- Leadership Skills
- Leader in DEI Advancement and Development
- Foodservice
- Social Media Management
Timeline
Food Runner/Cashier
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
06.2025 - Current
Intern
Vanderbilt
07.2024 - 08.2024
Restaurant Team Member
Grain and Berry
07.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
University School of Nashville