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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Languages
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Akari Knudsen

Abbotsford,British Columbia

Summary

Skilled in guest engagement and safe food handling, I excelled at Sui Sha Ya, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and teamwork. Leveraging a strong work ethic and hospitality expertise, I improved service delivery by fostering positive relationships and innovative teaching strategies at Fraser Valley Japanese Language School, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Hana Sushi
06.2024 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.

Server

Sui Sha Ya
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Election Officer

City Of Abbotsford
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Distributed ballots to voters and answered questions concerning voting procedures.
  • Furnished assistance and advice to new voters on proper steps and procedures.
  • Created fair, non-partisan environment to protect free choice of voters.

Instructor Assistant

Fraser Valley Japanese Language School
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Contributed to a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful communication between students and staff members.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants and instructors to develop innovative teaching strategies and techniques.
  • Evaluated student work using rubrics aligned with instructional objectives, providing constructive feedback for growth purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design

UFV
Abbotsford, BC
06.2026

High School Diploma -

ASIA Sumas Secondary
Abbotsford, BC
06.2022

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash Handling
  • Guest Engagement
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Safe Food Handling

Certification

Serving It Right


Food Safe

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Server

Hana Sushi
06.2024 - Current

Server

Sui Sha Ya
06.2023 - 06.2024

Election Officer

City Of Abbotsford
09.2021 - 09.2021

Instructor Assistant

Fraser Valley Japanese Language School
09.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design

UFV

High School Diploma -

ASIA Sumas Secondary
Akari Knudsen