Jim Hicks
Newark
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and project management skills, adept at navigating fast-paced environments while effectively managing multiple tasks. Proven track record of proactively identifying and addressing issues, with a strong focus on optimizing processes to enhance team performance. Recognized for a commitment to supporting organizational objectives and driving successful project outcomes through strategic planning and collaboration. Results-driven mindset ensures continuous improvement and efficiency in all endeavors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
FOH Server
Flour + Water Pizzeria
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Server at upscale pizzeria
- Knowledge of wine and spirits
- Serving, food running, and bussing
- Host experience
Cashier
Health Unlimited
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Greeted all customers upon arrival
- Ensured there was a clean store and excellent products on the shelves daily
- Optimized shifts by knowing which employees excel in which positions
- Enjoyed providing excellent customer service
- Broad and diverse knowledge of products, nutrition, and health
- Open and close the store frequently
- Stocked and priced items.
- Took inventory
- Placed orders with various vendors.
Receptionist
Worlds Yoga
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Open and close the studio
- Light administrative work: answering emails and calls, gathering data on attendance
- Pitched ideas to the studio manager to establish a community within the studio
- Answered any questions clients had regarding classes, variations in style, and practices of yoga
- Ensured a clean space for practice
- Demonstrated complex yoga postures in certain led classes
- Practiced a variety of yoga to have a broad range of knowledge and skills
Education
A.A. - Philosophy & Sociology
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Philosophy & Sociology (Law And Society Emphasis)
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2026
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Amicable and sociable
- Works well in both team environments and unsupervised settings
- Works well under stress
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Reliable and Diligent
- Administrative support
- Document management
- Schedule management
- Social media and promotions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
Timeline
FOH Server
Flour + Water Pizzeria
06.2023 - 10.2023
Cashier
Health Unlimited
10.2020 - 05.2023
Receptionist
Worlds Yoga
08.2017 - 03.2020
A.A. - Philosophy & Sociology
Ohlone College
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Philosophy & Sociology (Law And Society Emphasis)
University of California, Davis