Merry Paek
NOVA Kitchen and Bar
Stanton
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Hospitality professional with extensive experience working in busy, high-stress environments while remaining composed and accurate. Comfortable collaborating with diverse teams and building trust and rapport with individual clientele. Ready to transition these skills into an EKG Technician position while delivering compassionate and organized patient-centered care.
Work History
Server
5 Years- Provided full tableside service in this busy, fine-dining restaurant, with a high guest satisfaction rate as proven with yelp reviews.
- Memorized full menu and alcohol list with allergens / dietary restrictions and provided daily recommendations for every aspect of the menu to drive sales.
- Provided wine presentations and bottle service regularly.
- Ensured that guests received respectful and professional treatment at all times and created a memorable experience to retain clientele.
- Trained every new server hire.
Shift Lead
3 Years- Served up to 50 tables per serving shift at this high-volume, high-turnover AYCE sushi restaurant.
- Responsible for generating register and tip reports, training new employees and to-be shift leads, and covering any positions needed.
- Supervised every section to ensure customer satisfaction, area cleanliness, and prompt, attentive service by our servers.
- Extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine and cut fish.
Server
2 Years 2 Months- Responsible for basic server responsibilities, as well as bussing, running, and hosting (servers handled the entire FOH).
- Extensive knowledge of wine and Japanese sake.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Esthetician Certification - Esthetics
Skills
Stressful situation management
Positive attitude and high energy
Bilingual: English
Korean
Certification
- Certified EKG Technician (CET) / August 2026
- CPR/BLS Certification / July 2026
- NIHSS Certification / July 2026
- Excel Fundamentals for Healthcare Certification / June 2026
Timeline
Server
NOVA Kitchen and Bar
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Shift Lead
Sake2Me Cerritos
08.2018 - 08.2021Read More
Server
Sushi Ya Wine Lounge
05.2016 - 07.2018Read More
Cypress College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Metroasis Advanced Training
Esthetician Certification from Esthetics
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