Ryan Kowal
Rancho Palos Verdes
Summary
I am a dedicated and hardworking professional with experience in healthcare and hospitality. I previously worked as a Materials Technician at Cedars-Sinai, managing inventory, restocking medical supplies, and ensuring efficient material distribution to support hospital operations. I also have a strong background in customer service from working as a Busboy, Dishwasher, and Server during busy hours. I handled high-paced environments, maintained cleanliness, and delivered excellent service to guests. I am adept at multitasking, teamwork, and adapting to fast-changing work settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Materials Tech
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Bus Boy/ Dishwasher/ Server
Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar And Grill
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
- Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
- Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work schedule to accommodate fluctuating business demands during peak dining hours or special events.
Education
No Degree - High School Diploma
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Palos Verdes Estates, CA06.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Data analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Good working in food industry
Timeline
Materials Tech
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bus Boy/ Dishwasher/ Server
Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar And Grill
06.2023 - 08.2023
No Degree - High School Diploma
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
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