Tina Aali
Irvine
Summary
Dedicated front-of-house employee with proven skills in customer service and team collaboration. Known for maintaining a positive environment and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Employee
Chick-fil-A
Irvine, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting and assisting guests promptly.
- Operated Point of Sale (POS) systems to process transactions efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining area and front counter.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies, notifying management of any shortages or needs.
- Employed effective communication skills to promote teamwork and positive a positive work environment.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
- Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
Between the Pages Book Club President
University High School
Irvine, CA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Coordinated fundraising initiatives, successfully raising funds for club activities and charitable causes.
- Organized community service events, enhancing school visibility and student involvement.
- Mentored new members on leadership skills and event planning processes.
- Collaborated with school administration to ensure alignment of club activities with institutional goals.
- Facilitated workshops on leadership development and team-building strategies for members.
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.
Farmers Market Barista
Doucers Du Paris
Irvine, CA
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment efficiently.
- Prepared a variety of specialty coffee beverages to customer specifications.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately while handling payments.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive a fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
Library Volunteer
University High School
Irvine, CA
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted patrons in locating resources and utilizing library systems effectively.
- Organized and cataloged new acquisitions, enhancing overall collection accessibility.
- Mentored new volunteers on best practices for customer service and resource management.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop engaging programming that encourages student research initiatives.
- Maintained clean, safe library environments for optimized customer comfort.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient library environment through regular sorting, shelving, and labeling of materials.
- Performed basic book reshelving and obtained items from book drop.
- Shelved books by subject according to Dewey Decimal System.
Education
Associates in Science For Transfer - Psychology
Irvine Valley College
Irvine05-2027
High School Diploma -
University High School
Irvine06-2025
Skills
- Point of sale systems
- Cash handling proficiency
- Money handling
- Customer service
- Guest service
- Multitasking
- Professional demeanor
- Organizational multitasking
- Positive attitude
- Team collaboration
- Team player attitude
- Clear communication
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Professional appearance
- Cash management
- Bilingual communication
- Multilingual
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Music
- Drawing and Painting
- Creative Writing
- Reading and High Literacy Knowledge
- Avid Reader
Timeline
Front of House Employee
Chick-fil-A
10.2025 - Current
Farmers Market Barista
Doucers Du Paris
05.2025 - 11.2025
Between the Pages Book Club President
University High School
08.2024 - 06.2026
Library Volunteer
University High School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Associates in Science For Transfer - Psychology
Irvine Valley College
High School Diploma -
University High School