William Kuykendall
Restaurant Host, Previous Student, Coach
Irving,Texas
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in teamwork and leadership, dedicated to fostering personal growth and development in others. Passionate about independent learning and storytelling, utilizing these skills to inspire and motivate individuals to reach their full potential. Committed to creating a positive environment that encourages collaboration and personal improvement, driving teams toward success through effective communication and support. A results-oriented approach ensures that every interaction contributes to building better individuals and cohesive teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Restaurant Host
Batbox Co.
Addison, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Checked people in at the front desk
- Created reservations online and over the phone for people
- Communicated with my managers on the status of reservations and tasks that needed to be done
- Answered guests questions on the phone
- Created tabs for payment
- Communicated with the servers on tasks and to-do’s
Team Assistant Coach
CFBBA (Carrollton Farmers Branch Baseball Association)
Carrollton, TX
03.2024 - Current
- I worked with a good friend of mine to coach little league baseball with a local league for four seasons over a period of two years. We experienced many stressful situations with the game, league, players and some of the parents. We had to learn the hard way how to problem solve together and become a better team in the midst of struggles.
Assistant
Dental Office
Irving, TX
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Checked patients into the dentist office
- Handled insurance claims and determined balances owed by patients
- Answered phone calls from patients
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
Independent Contractor for Clerical Support
Center for Thomas More Studies, Irving
Irving, TX
01.2025 - 09.2025
- I worked in the areas of file scanning and organization, data entry and some basic web editing for a non profit company that does research into the life and studies of Thomas More, located at the University of Dallas in Irving.
- I learned more about how to work with computers and websites in general, and I learned how to use Microsoft Excel especially.
Student Leader
NCFCA Speech and Debate Club
Irving, TX
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught younger students how to properly format and write speeches for a national speech and debate league.
- Helped to coach students in their speaking skills and gave them valuable feedback for each speech they gave per week at the club.
- Here I achieved life skills that make it easier for me to talk with people and get my message across to others, that could help make an impact. I also helped others do what I love.
Intern on the Radio
Guadalupe Radio Network, Irving
Irving, TX
06.2022 - 12.2023
- As a non-paid intern I worked for radio station 910 AM or GRN (the Guadalupe Radio Network), producing PSAs, helping set up and run shows, and participating live in shows.
- Participant/interlocutor on a weekly social media radio show.
- Operated social media for a live weekly radio show.
- I became more confident in my delivery skills and learned how to write short messages (PSAs) that could be broadcast across the radio in just thirty seconds.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. John Bosco Homeschool
Irving, TX05-2024
Liberal Arts
University of Dallas
Irving01-2026
Skills
Patience under pressure
Interactive communication skills
Calm demeanor
Hospitality and accommodation
Teamwork and collaboration
Warm and friendly
Accomplishments
Qualifying for the Regional Championship two years in a row in speech and debate during the ladder years of high school.
Finishing first place in the 2022 annual school talent show performing Country Roads by John Denver.
Achieved a baseball game win for the first time in two seasons of coaching through effectively helping the team build character and work well and hard with each other.
Timeline
Restaurant Host
Batbox Co.
10.2025 - Current
Assistant
Dental Office
01.2025 - 09.2025
Independent Contractor for Clerical Support
Center for Thomas More Studies, Irving
01.2025 - 09.2025
Team Assistant Coach
CFBBA (Carrollton Farmers Branch Baseball Association)
03.2024 - Current
Student Leader
NCFCA Speech and Debate Club
08.2022 - 05.2024
Intern on the Radio
Guadalupe Radio Network, Irving
06.2022 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
St. John Bosco Homeschool
Liberal Arts
University of Dallas