Valentina Romano
Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated pre-professional level Ballet Dancer and dedicated current High School student. Decade of volunteering and experience as a pre-professional classically trained ballet dancer and performer. Rewarded the joy in giving back to the arts community, while fostering the love and growth of the ballet arts in the ballet world. Past position as a Restaurant Hostess opened doors in obtaining enhancing customer satisfaction skills, through exceptional service and effective problem resolution. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities in a calm demeanor under pressure, ensuring efficient seating and positive guest experiences. Recognized for organizational skills and a friendly attitude, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Hostess at Gianni’s NY Pizza
Jason Whitfield
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Resolved guest complaints professionally, taking appropriate action to address issues and improve future experiences.
Education
Classical Ballet
Palmetto City Ballet
Mount Pleasant, SCHigh School - Dance, Music, Art And Science
Acellus Academy International Virtual School
Classical Ballet Training
Ellison Ballet Conservatory
Manhattan, NYSkills
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Active learning
- Assertiveness
- Handling complaints
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
Certification
I’ve completed 10 years pre-professional ballet training and prepared for entry into a professional Ballet company.
Accomplishments
Auditions and Awards:
Finalist in the World Ballet Competition 2022 and 2023 (Certification of completion)
Summer Intensive acceptance:
Ellison Ballet Manhattan, NY summer 2023
Ballet Performance Roles:
Lead Role as Claire in the Christmas Nutcracker and Lead Role Columbine doll in 2023 with the Gulfshore Ballet Company
Lead Role in Sleeping Beauty as Fairy of Purity
in 2023 with the Gulfshore Ballet Company
Lead Role as the Columbine Doll in the Christmas Nutcracker 2022 with the Gulfport Ballet Conservatory
Lead Principle Role in Coppelia as Swanhilda
in 2021 with Gulfport Ballet Conservatory
Lead Role in La sylphide
Affiliations
Palmetto City Ballet Youth Company Member
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess at Gianni’s NY Pizza
Jason Whitfield
11.2022 - 08.2024
Classical Ballet
Palmetto City Ballet
High School - Dance, Music, Art And Science
Acellus Academy International Virtual School
Classical Ballet Training
Ellison Ballet Conservatory