James Atkinson
Corona,United States
Summary
Multi-talented Event Staff versed in pre-event, event and post-event support. Personable, upbeat and focused on making events successful with efficient and organized support. Ready to apply 2 years of experience and diverse skills to new role. Organized and hardworking Event Staff Member with experience supporting planning and implementation of events for private and corporate clients. Liaises with guests regarding seating arrangements and special accommodations. Works with vendors to address client requests for specific services, contributing to repeat business. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Busser position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Events Staff Member
VIC J's BBQ
Long Beach, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash and cleaning facilities.
- Provided general cleaning of venue spaces before, during and after events.
- Optimized guest satisfaction with food and beverages by quickly addressing requests and complaints.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
Busser
Q Smokehouse
Long Beach, CA
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
Dishwasher
Q Smokehouse
Long Beach, CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots, pans, kitchen utensils and items used often by kitchen staff.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Polytechnic
Long Beach, CA06.2021
Skills
- Preparing for Events
- Accuracy and Efficiency
- Special Events Management
- Service Quality
- Customer Care
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Health Department Regulations
Timeline
Special Events Staff Member
VIC J's BBQ
11.2021 - Current
Busser
Q Smokehouse
03.2020 - 10.2021
Dishwasher
Q Smokehouse
01.2020 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Polytechnic