Skills And Strengths
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills with proven success in managing numerous priorities simultaneously in fast-paced environments
- Follows prescribed procedures and exceeds expectations in opening, closing, and maintaining a clean, hospitable, professional atmosphere
- Experienced in leading teams, delegating work, endorsing polices, and ensuring assigned tasks are completed
- Extensive experience in hosting events, fundraising, and handling cash/orders attained through various leadership positions
- Proficient in OpenTable, Rezbook, Aloha, Micros, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Employment
Inside Park at St. Barts, Manhattan, NY (May 2011 – Present)
Maitre D’/Server
- Excellent management and handling of OpenTable
- Handle booking reservations and parties, answering phones, menu changes as well as assorted administrative tasks
- Provide a welcoming atmosphere for clientele and ensures everything runs competently for guests in regards to seating, special accommodations, parties, and other guest related occurrences
- Efficient communication with both staff and management in providing exceptional customer service
- Collaborate where needed to ensure guest service is run smoothly
- Promptly greet, take orders and explain menu, food and alcohol, related questions to guests
- Assist in bussing, setting up, and maintaining tables
Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY (July 2011 – July 2012)
Student Aide, Honors Program
- Organized files, schedules and planned Honors program and Honors related events
- Dealt with daily administrative tasks
- Promoted various Honors opportunities available to current/prospective students
- Operated computers, computer software, and other electronic equipment in performing assigned tasks
Philip Livingston, Brooklyn, NY (September 2011 – February 2012)
Student Teacher
- Prepared and completed concise lesson plans
- Complied with all requests made by the cooperating educator regarding tasks for the children
- Maintained ethical interpersonal relationships with the students
Century 21, Brooklyn, NY (December 2010 – January 2011)
Sales Associate
- Provided prompt and courteous customer service
- Managed cash register
- Assisted stockroom manager by replenishing merchandise
Education
Kingsborough Community College (KCC)
A.A. Early Childhood Education
