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Isabella Ruffolo

Toronto,ON

Summary

Motivated server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Speducci Wine Bar
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Maintained clean and organized bar area.
  • Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales.

Event Bartender

Speducci Mercatto
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared for events by setting up bar, stocking supplies and arranging tables.
  • Recommended appropriate wines for individual tastes and food selections.
  • Set up glassware, liquor, and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Prepared wide variety of mixed drinks by applying extensive cocktail knowledge.

Bar Server

Moxie's Yorkdale
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • 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.


Head Hostess

Moxies Toronto
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Documented reservations, alerted servers, and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.

Yoga Instructor

Yoga Bodies
01.2023 - Current
  • Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
  • Demonstrated various styles of yoga classes including hatha, vinyasa, yin, restorative and power.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
  • Led up to 4 classes per week.

Yoga Instructor

Oblong Yoga House
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
  • Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
  • Promoted workshops, retreats and other special events to supplement class instruction and provide additional learning opportunities for students.

Meditation Teacher

Octopus Garden Holistic Centre
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Led students in Mindfulness Meditations
  • Provided feedback, guidance and support to students

Yoga Instructor

Hook Up Muay Thai
01.2023 - Current

Specializing with professional kickboxers

  • Instructed athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
  • Promoted health and well-being of student-athletes with implementation of injury prevention programs.

Yoga Instructor

The Uptown Powerstation
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Led up to 2 classes per week.
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Taught meditation and body awareness throughout my classes

Gymnastics Instructor

Discovery Gymnastics
09.2018 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
  • Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Worked with both mentally and physically handicapped people and promoted interactive learning.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Basil The Great College
Toronto, ON
06.2022

Skills

    Openness

    Patience

    Positivity

    Self motivation

    Leadership experience

    Collaboration

Certification

200 Hour Professional Yoga Teacher Training

30 Hour Thai Massage Training

50 Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training

30 Hour Trauma Informed Teacher Training

Timeline

Meditation Teacher

Octopus Garden Holistic Centre
03.2023 - 06.2023

Server

Speducci Wine Bar
01.2023 - 01.2024

Event Bartender

Speducci Mercatto
01.2023 - 12.2023

Yoga Instructor

Yoga Bodies
01.2023 - Current

Yoga Instructor

Oblong Yoga House
01.2023 - 06.2023

Yoga Instructor

Hook Up Muay Thai
01.2023 - Current

Yoga Instructor

The Uptown Powerstation
10.2022 - 12.2022

Bar Server

Moxie's Yorkdale
08.2021 - 02.2023

Head Hostess

Moxies Toronto
08.2020 - 08.2021

Gymnastics Instructor

Discovery Gymnastics
09.2018 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

St Basil The Great College
Isabella Ruffolo