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Parcheggio Pizza
Columbia,SC
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Offering strong academic background and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, eager to learn and grow. Brings foundational knowledge of chemical engineering principles and mathematics, capable of quickly acquiring industry-specific knowledge. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and technical skills in Chemical Engineering role.
Work History
Cook
10 Months- Used Toast POS to take orders and manage transactions to ensure accurate financial records.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock using Excel to prepare and plan vendor orders for upper management.
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes adhering to menu specifications.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and food safety protocol to ensure efficient workflow and timely service for all customers.
Sales Associate Manager
1 Year- Generated 30+ leads daily through calls, emails, and social media, contributing to a robust sales pipeline.
- Maintained accurate member records in the CRM system, ensuring reliable transaction data for sales tracking.
- Assisted clients in achieving fitness goals through personalized service and product recommendations, improving membership sales rates by 25%
Education
High School Diploma
- GPA: 5.515
- Ranked 2nd of class
- Completed advanced course work, obtaining 55 college credits in the span of 3 years through APs and Dual-Enrollment.
- Extracurriculars: Track, Cross Country, Swim, Student Government, Speech and Debate, Leo Club, Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy, National Honors Society, Theatre, and Palmetto Girls State
- Awarded NSDA 3rd and 5th in State Poetry Interpretation, National Beta Club 8th place in Robotics, ACE award
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
- Carolina (Top Scholars), Palmetto Fellows, L.P. Whitehead, Honors College, and Engineering Scholarships Recipient
- ANS, EWS, SWE, and AICHE Member
Skills
Customer engagement
Multitasking
Sales leadership
Social media management
Food safety management
Problem resolution
Inventory management
Data analytics
Microsoft Applications
AutoCAD and Python
Certification
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health.
Timeline
Cook
Parcheggio Pizza
10.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Sales Associate Manager
RockBox Fitness Greer
06.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Greer High School
High School Diploma
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University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
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