Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Timeline
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Olivia McCarthy

Summary

seeking a position where I can work productively using my education, while acquiring practical experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guest Service Manager

Earls Kitchen + Bar
07.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and service quality.
  • Trained and mentored staff on customer service protocols and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and loyalty.
  • Coordinated scheduling and staffing to meet fluctuating guest demands effectively.
  • Resolved guest complaints effectively, demonstrating empathy and problem-solving abilities.
  • Attended to customer needs, responding to questions, complaints and escalations.
  • Managed team of front desk staff, fostering a supportive work environment and enhancing overall performance.
  • Increased repeat business by ensuring exceptional customer service and maintaining positive guest relationships.

Event Team Member

Edmonton Elks
05.2025 - Current
  • Assist with game day activities
  • Engage with fans during in game promotions or halftime activities and Elks events
  • Organize promotions, giveaways or promotional materials
  • Engage with the community about upcoming games and events
  • Assist with the execution of football and multi-sport camps for youth
  • Have a presence at community and promotional events
  • Represent the Elks brand in a professional, friendly manner.
  • (PT)
  • Assisted in setup and breakdown of event spaces, ensuring efficient transitions between activities.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization during events.
  • Utilized communication skills to address guest inquiries and enhance overall event experience.

Server

Earls Kitchen + Bar
02.2025 - Current
  • Provide customer service during their dining experience
  • Clean and set tables
  • Serve food and drinks
  • Understand food safety regulations
  • Opening and closing restaurant
  • Cash out at closing.
  • (PT)
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high food quality and presentation standards.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently, enhancing overall service speed and guest satisfaction.
  • Trained new servers on menu offerings, service protocols, and point-of-sale systems.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining a high level of guest loyalty and retention.

Economic Development - Business Census Summer Student

City of Edmonton
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Administer census surveys to businesses within a specified geographic area to gather data
  • Conduct in-person and/or phone interviews with business owners to ensure accurate responses and complete questionnaires
  • Accurately record responses from individuals into digital devices
  • Ensure completeness and consistency of data entries, avoiding errors and discrepancies
  • Safeguard respondent information by following privacy protocols and confidentiality agreements
  • Address challenges such as language barriers, refusal to participate, or inaccurate information.
  • (FT)
  • Supported administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations within various city departments.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline processes, improving service delivery efficiency.

Dining Room Attendant

Heartland Housing Foundation
04.2021 - 06.2024
  • Serve food and beverages in accordance with procedures, in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner
  • Ensures that tables are clean once residents have finished their food or drink
  • Cleans and sanitizes designated areas of the dining room
  • Communicate in a professional and respectful manner with residents, volunteers, family members, the public, staff, and management
  • Responds to emergency situations as they arise. Providing appropriate follow-up and documentation
  • Contribute and participate in a safe and healthy workplace
  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and practices
  • Report all incidents and near misses
  • Report all hazards observed and implement necessary controls to ensure the health and safety of other workers, residents, and visitors.
  • Silver Birch Lodge
  • (PT)
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance guest experience.
  • Assisted in meal service, collaborating with kitchen staff to meet dietary needs.
  • Monitored dining room operations, identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing guest inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.

Server/Expo

Caffery’s – In the Park
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Greet customers upon arrival at the restaurant
  • Provide customer service during their dining experience
  • Clean and set tables
  • Serve food and drinks
  • Understand food safety regulations
  • Opening and closing restaurant
  • Cash out at closing.
  • (PT)
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu offerings to effectively communicate specials and answer guest inquiries.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and efficient order preparation and delivery.
  • Trained new servers on restaurant procedures, enhancing team performance and service quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business through effective communication.
  • Monitored dining area cleanliness and organization, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Supervisor/Shift Leader

Chopped Leaf
06.2017 - 05.2021
  • Supervise staff and assist in training
  • Address customer complaints or concerns
  • Key holder, open and close the restaurant
  • Provide customer service, take orders, and cook and deliver food
  • Handling cash during transactions and for opening and closing.
  • (PT)
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced service speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently, maintaining high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Trained new team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain consistent service standards.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction with prompt, courteous service from well-trained staff members.
  • Delegated tasks effectively amongst team members according to individual strengths and abilities, resulting in improved overall productivity levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major Sociology, Minor Arts and Cultural Management

MacEwan University
06.2025

Skills

  • Excellent verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Creative problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong adaptability and agility skills
  • Ability to collect and analyze data
  • Skilled in Microsoft 365 as well as a variety of social media platforms
  • Ability to work as a member of a team, and to request and accept direction
  • Critical thinking skills including problem solving and evaluation skills reflective of level of education
  • Professional, courteous, and flexible
  • Ability to take initiative and works well with limited supervision
  • Guest accommodations
  • Staff training and development
  • Property management systems
  • Strong leadership
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • Research grant funding
  • Academic research
  • GDL class five drivers’ licence
  • Pro-serve/Reel Facts/WHIMS
  • First Aid for Opioid Poisoning
  • Indigenous Canada Certification.

Awards

Alexander Rutherford, Scholarship: Academic excellence

Timeline

Guest Service Manager

Earls Kitchen + Bar
07.2025 - Current

Event Team Member

Edmonton Elks
05.2025 - Current

Server

Earls Kitchen + Bar
02.2025 - Current

Economic Development - Business Census Summer Student

City of Edmonton
05.2024 - 09.2024

Server/Expo

Caffery’s – In the Park
10.2022 - 05.2024

Dining Room Attendant

Heartland Housing Foundation
04.2021 - 06.2024

Supervisor/Shift Leader

Chopped Leaf
06.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Major Sociology, Minor Arts and Cultural Management

MacEwan University
Olivia McCarthy