Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
3rd World Voluntary Voyage
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Christy Tallman

Cranbrook,BC
Christy Tallman

Summary

Approachable Hostess with extensive experience managing reservations and waitlists. Warmly greets and seats guests promptly to maintain workflows. Highly organized and committed to creating welcoming atmosphere.

  • Enthusiastic employee with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
  • Orderly employee committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage. Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality.
  • Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level advanced employee position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Helpful Hostess processes customer transactions, organizes reservations and coordinates dining room staff. Demonstrated success in working with staff to create unique dining experiences. Offering experience working in restaurant settings.
  • Customer-focused candidate eager to put excellent communication and interpersonal skills into practice. Handles reservations, seating arrangements and payments. Trainable and committed to creating warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.
  • Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
  • Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
  • Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level employees position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

Jackie Vein

Hostess/Head Busser

Job overview

  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.

Eric Vanderkruk

Cashier

Job overview

  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.

Gerry Taft
1045 7th Ave, Invermere, BC V0A 1K6

Barista/Baker/Cashier/Cook/Opener/Closer

Job overview

  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Fusion Wellness Spa

Receptionist/Housekeeping Aide

Job overview

  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Oversaw inventory materials monitoring, requisitions and supply re-stocking.

East Side Mario's Restaurant

Server

Job overview

  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Education

David Thompson Secondary School
Invermere, BC

High School Diploma
07.2011

University Overview

  • Honor Roll,
  • Recipient of M.V.P.,
  • Completed Coursework: Food Safe, W.H.Y.M.S.,
  • Enroller of Leadership
  • Forward for Laker's,
  • Pitcher/Shortstop for The Boomers,
  • Member of Cubs/Scout's Canada ,
  • Professional development completed in Columbia House

Skills

  • Dining Crew Workflow Optimization
  • Guest Flow
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Plates Presentation
  • Reservation Documentation
  • Seating Assignment Preparation
  • Guest Experience Management
  • Table Setting Arrangements
  • Dining Area Maintenance
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Dining Reservations
  • Menu Memorization
  • Table Bussing
  • Service Prioritization
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Food Inspection
  • Greeting and Escorting Guests
  • Table Setting Knowledge
  • Impression Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Waiting Tables
  • Dining Room Monitoring
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Food Production
  • Restroom Servicing
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Interactive Communication Skills
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Customer Preferences
  • Serve Food
  • Drink Orders and Service
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Active Listening and Communication
  • Enter Orders
  • Cash and Transaction Handling
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Assigning Tables
  • Front- and Back-Of-House Coordination
  • Operate Cash Register
  • Safe Work Practices

Accomplishments

Exceling in any position to improve all areas of business and mood; naturally. Approximate 204 hours partaking Voluntary Community Service in Columbia House ( 1030 - 10th Street
Invermere BC V0A 1K0 ) while attending high school. Joining International HQ (volunteer program) flying over the North Pole, stopping in Dubai and travelling to Uganda, Africa throughout the course of 2 1/2 months time.

3rd World Voluntary Voyage

The Best "deep end dive" of my life. Powerful system of uplifting all age groups, moment to moment experiences and crossing paths with rejoicing British Columbian's. 

Timeline

Hostess/Head Busser

Jackie Vein

Cashier

Eric Vanderkruk

Barista/Baker/Cashier/Cook/Opener/Closer

Gerry Taft

Receptionist/Housekeeping Aide

Fusion Wellness Spa

Server

East Side Mario's Restaurant

David Thompson Secondary School

High School Diploma
Christy Tallman