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Zachary Alan Carling

Alexandria,VA

Summary

To secure a position within a well-established organization containing a stable-work place that will lead to professional development and personal growth within the culinary and entertainment field. Through my work with DC Scholars working with autistic children, I’ve become accustom to working with people in many challenging circumstances and thrive in the environment. With that said, I seek an opportunity to work with others and grow my professional experience, as part of a strong and growing team.

Diligent Receptionist with solid background in providing exceptional customer service in high-paced environments. Effectively managed tables and collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and satisfied patrons. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail, ensuring seamless dining experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server/Bartender/room service server/banquet server

Marriott Hotel Downtown Richmond/T-Millers Bar and Grill
12.2018 - Current
  • Duties include serving tables in the hotel restaurant, making and serving drinks, banquet serving private events, taking and running room service orders

Receptionist

Impact Dental Care
Lorton, VA
06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.

Business Assistant

West Falls Church Dental
Falls Church, VA
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided exceptional support during periods of high work volume or staffing shortages to maintain a seamless flow of operations.
  • Facilitated strong working relationships among staff members by fostering open lines of communication across departments.
  • Managed complex projects successfully from inception to completion while consistently meeting deadlines under pressure situations.
  • Developed knowledge of company products and services to make suggestions according to customer needs.

Cashier/ Expediter

8 ½ Church Hill
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Duties include taking phone and walk-in orders, expediting orders, cold line prep and cashiering

Server assistant/Expediter/ Host

Amuse Restaurant- VMFA
11.2017 - 07.2018
  • Duties include bussing and resetting tables, taking reservations, seating tables, running food, and expediting food

Expediter

Acacia Mid-town
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Duties include expediting food, food running, bussing and resetting tables

Cook

Perly’s
03.2017 - 04.2017
  • Prep cook, salad prep, kitchen areas including-salad/cold station, fry station, flat top grill

Host/ Sever/ Cook/ Trainer

Uno Pizzeria and Grill
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Prep cook, sauté Cook, salad prep, and expediter
  • Completed Uno’s Certified Trainer: Course/Testing for host, server, salad station, sauté station, grill station, pizza cut & fry station

Education

Johnson & Wales University
12.2015

General Education Diploma - undefined

Joseph B. Johnson Learning Center
02.2013

Skills

    Proficient with Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend

  • ServSafe certified
  • Works well with peers/team player
  • High integrity standards and work ethic
  • Quick Learner
  • Complaint/dispute resolution
  • Social Media
  • Lifeguard training
  • Customer and client relations
  • Time management
  • Telephone skills
  • Data entry
  • Greeting and seating clients
  • Scheduling

Certification

CPR Certified

Languages

English

Timeline

Receptionist

Impact Dental Care
06.2023 - 04.2025

Business Assistant

West Falls Church Dental
05.2022 - 06.2023

Server/Bartender/room service server/banquet server

Marriott Hotel Downtown Richmond/T-Millers Bar and Grill
12.2018 - Current

Cashier/ Expediter

8 ½ Church Hill
05.2018 - 12.2019

Server assistant/Expediter/ Host

Amuse Restaurant- VMFA
11.2017 - 07.2018

Expediter

Acacia Mid-town
04.2017 - 11.2017

Cook

Perly’s
03.2017 - 04.2017

Host/ Sever/ Cook/ Trainer

Uno Pizzeria and Grill
04.2015 - 02.2017

General Education Diploma - undefined

Joseph B. Johnson Learning Center

Johnson & Wales University
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