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Overview
Work History
Education
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Ira Baillie West

Neslon

Summary

Customer-savvy, accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Employee

Bobby Franks
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • 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.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.

Checkout Operator

Countdown
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized checkout area, ensuring a positive shopping experience for patrons.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Provided exceptional service to customers, promptly addressing concerns and answering inquiries.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Barista / Kitchen Hand / Manager on Duty

Deville Cafe
02.2016 - 09.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.

Garden Worker

Tony Storer
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
  • Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.

Night Staff Member

Rhythm and Brown
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
  • Trained new front of house employees on company policies, menu knowledge, and customer service techniques for seamless integration into the team.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when dealing with unforeseen challenges such as last-minute cancellations or large group arrivals without reservations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nayland College
Nelson
12-2015

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Customer service
  • Team player attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • New staff training
  • Complaint handling
  • Open-close procedures
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Cleaning and organization

Timeline

Checkout Operator

Countdown
10.2022 - 12.2022

Front of House Employee

Bobby Franks
04.2022 - 02.2023

Garden Worker

Tony Storer
01.2021 - 07.2021

Night Staff Member

Rhythm and Brown
10.2020 - 02.2021

Barista / Kitchen Hand / Manager on Duty

Deville Cafe
02.2016 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Nayland College
Ira Baillie West