Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Whitney Ishikawa

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cosmetology Student

Style Loft
Honolulu, HI
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked with hairdressers and assisted in all areas, including coloring, styling and cutting.
  • Utilized customer service skills to build relationships with clients.
  • Maintained stock of clean drying towels by washing and drying laundry during slow business hours.
  • Educated clients about proper home care for their hair and skin.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Prepared bleach, toner and gloss with accurate measurements as requested by senior stylist.

FINE DINING SERVER

Bali Steak and Seafood/Hilton Hawaiian Village
Honolulu, HI
03.2015 - 05.2021
  • Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
  • Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
  • Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
  • Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers
  • Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions
  • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed
  • Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties
  • Plan parties or other special events and services.

LOUNGE SERVER

JW Marriott Ihilani Ko'Olina
Kapolei, HI
05.2012 - 02.2015
  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
  • Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
  • Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
  • Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
  • Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties
  • Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware
  • Describe and recommend wines to customers
  • Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.

Education

Cosmetologist -

Paul Mitchell The School Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
03-2022

Associates in Liberal Arts -

LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2011

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Hair Styling

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified in Hair Extension Application and Design

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Cosmetology Student

Style Loft
09.2022 - 01.2023

FINE DINING SERVER

Bali Steak and Seafood/Hilton Hawaiian Village
03.2015 - 05.2021

LOUNGE SERVER

JW Marriott Ihilani Ko'Olina
05.2012 - 02.2015

Cosmetologist -

Paul Mitchell The School Honolulu

Associates in Liberal Arts -

LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Whitney Ishikawa