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WAIT STAFF MEMBER
Summary

Passionate child-care worker with extensive knowledge of childcare and development. Competent in guiding and managing activities with young children and those with special needs. Patient professional seeking to take next career step as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Experienced Waitress offering enthusiasm, dedication and exceptional work ethic. Trained in fine dining table and wine service with in-depth knowledge of various high end cuisine. Highly versatile and adaptable to fast-paced, changing restaurant environments with discerning customers and high standards. Worked well at a high stress, prestigious golf club in Southampton, New York with elite members of society. Memorized frequent members orders, dietary needs and preferences. Entry-level Soccer Coach trained in exercise, skills improvement and team development techniques. Helps build performance-oriented young athletes. Demonstrated strengths in solving team issues with innovative approach. Multi-talented Soccer Player with demonstrated success in contributing to team success through hard work, training and physical conditioning. Superior fitness level, spatial awareness and control of the ball. Excellent communicator, leader and team organizer. Adaptable to adversity and highly coachable. Always told a tenacious and hardworking personality. 17 years of being part of a team, putting teammates first and being a compassionate team player.

Skills
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Table Bussing
  • Wine pairings
  • Food safety understanding
  • High-volume dining
  • Menu knowledge
  • Menu memorization
  • Buffet setup and takedown
  • Liquor, wine and food service
  • High-intensity training
  • Coaching experience
  • Mentoring
  • Team building
  • Ability to work with different types of people in stressful situations
  • Tenacious
  • Hardworking
  • Behavior Management
  • Age-appropriate routines
  • Bathing, grooming and dressing
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Exercise and outdoor activities
  • Activity Planning
  • Follows directions
  • Reliability
  • Responsible driver
  • Keeping children safe
  • Personable nature
  • Emotional and Physical Development Assessment
  • Discipline understanding
  • Superior communication skills
  • Light housekeeping
  • Child psychology knowledge
  • Ability to succeed in high stress situations
  • Highly versitile
Experience
Wait Staff Member|Sebonack Golf Club - Southampton , NY|07/2020 - 09/2020
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs, located or rolled extra silverware and prepared for large groups.
  • Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
  • Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to servicequestions.
  • Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
  • Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
  • Sent orders to kitchen staff by computer.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Prepared and served cold, hot and alcoholic beverages to guests.
  • Presented patrons with menus and specials promptly after seating, following up to address questions before taking orders.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
  • Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers or bins.
  • Collected soiled linens and clothing and delivered clean loads by using carts.
  • Moved loads between machines, operated ironing equipment and folded laundered items.
  • Used different types of machines, including computer-operated models to complete laundry loads.
Family Babysitter|Debra Moreno - Wading River, NY|05/2019 - 09/2019
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences.
  • Coordinated after-school activities and transportation for 3 children for practices and events.
  • Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
  • Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
  • Listened to parent directions and followed guidelines for all aspects of children's care.
  • Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe, accessible area.
  • Read variety of books to children to promote language development skills.
  • Maintained daily records of children's behavior, sleeping schedules, meals and activities.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Built relationships with and encouraged social development within children by discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
  • Cared for children aged 2-7, including tasks such as feeding, dressing and directing activities.
Occasional Babysitter|Lauren Bogaski - Wading River, NY|01/2017 - Current
  • Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
  • Cared for children aged 1-4 including tasks such as feeding, dressing and directing activities.
  • Read variety of books to children to promote language development skills.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Discussed household rules, children's progress and routines with parents to foster stable and structured environment.
  • Assisted children with bathing and potty training to instill good hygiene from young age.
  • Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Researched food allergies to better understand and provide higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
  • Fostered learning relationships with children by creating educational and productive games and projects.
  • Kept environments safe at all times and removed hazards.
Education
SUNY New Paltz|New Paltz|Expected in 05/2021Bachelor of Arts: Communication Disorders
  • Honor Roll 2018,2019,2020.
  • 3.7 GPA
  • Chi Alpha Sigma Member
  • Women's Soccer Team Member
Manhattanville College|Purchase, NYSome College (No Degree): Early Childhood Education
  • MAC All-Academic Honor Roll Recipient
  • 3.6 GPA
  • Women's Soccer Team Member
  • Completed coursework in Early Childhood Education.
  • Honor Roll 2017-2018.
Shoreham-Wading River High School|Shoreham, NY|06/2017High School Diploma
  • Global Club Member
  • Varsity Girls Soccer Team Member
  • Varsity Girls Track and Field Member
Activities and Honors

Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society

SUNYAC Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

MAC All-Academic Honor Roll

Honor Roll Recipient 2017-2021

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sebonack Golf Club
  • Debra Moreno
  • Lauren Bogaski

School Attended

  • SUNY New Paltz
  • Manhattanville College
  • Shoreham-Wading River High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Wait Staff Member
  • Family Babysitter
  • Occasional Babysitter

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Communication Disorders
    Some College (No Degree) : Early Childhood Education
    High School Diploma

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