Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Yana Allen

Chester,VA

Summary

I am a hardworking professional with proven time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. I am very efficient at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Working in fine dining has made my personal standard of customer service high, ensuring that I will provide that same level of service anywhere else.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Halfway House Restaurant
Chester, VA
03.2023 - Current

Working in a fine-dining restaurant has helped me become a very dedicated and efficient employee. I truly enjoy serving customers, and do my absolute best to provide a high quality service to them.

Some Skills I am acquainted with:

  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.

Cleaning Service

Self-employed
Chester, VA
02.2022 - 11.2023

This was a little business I started to help out older folks in my neighborhood. I mention it because it highlights my drive and dedication to service of others. I maintained 8 to 10 houses, always paying attention to the details while also working in an efficient manor.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas Dale High School
Chester, VA
05-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Earned 30 credits during highschool

Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA

Some College (No Degree) - Currently Enrolled

Richard Bland College
Petersburg, VA

Skills

  • Table Setting
  • Supply Restocking
  • Table Bussing
  • Food inspection
  • Order Management
  • Food Delivery
  • Positive and professional
  • Menu Memorization
  • Cash Handling
  • Suggestive Selling

Affiliations

I played varsity softball during my time at Thomas Dale. I also played for numerous different travel organizations and the Chesterfield Youth Softball Association. I volunteer at the Chester Baptist Church, Chester Garden Club, and as a coach for a 15u recreational softball team.

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Honor roll all 8 semesters of highschool
  • National Honors Society Member
  • Won the Griffin Wilder Clark scholarship
  • Achieved a medal of Academic Excellence
  • Was accepted into the Honors College at Richard Bland: College of William and Mary

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • Career and Techinical education certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Halfway House Restaurant
03.2023 - Current

Cleaning Service

Self-employed
02.2022 - 11.2023

High School Diploma -

Thomas Dale High School

Some College (No Degree) - Earned 30 credits during highschool

Brightpoint Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Currently Enrolled

Richard Bland College
Yana Allen