Alana Aiken
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at Aspire Trade High School, excelling in food preparation and client communication. Proven ability to enhance event quality through effective teamwork and meticulous attention to sanitation standards. Recognized for fostering collaboration and delivering exceptional service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Caterer Assistant
Aspire Trade High School
Huntersville, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in planning and executing events, ensuring quality service delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to set up and break down event spaces efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of catering supplies and equipment.
- Supported menu preparation, including food presentation and portion control.
Studio Dance Assistant
DSD Dance Company
Kannapolis, NC
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Assisted in planning and executing daily dance classes, ensuring smooth operations and student engagement.
- Coordinated schedules for instructors and students, optimizing class availability and resource allocation.
- Developed lesson plan materials, enhancing instructional quality and student understanding of dance techniques.
- Supported instructors during rehearsals, fostering a collaborative environment for artistic development.
- Mentored junior assistants in best practices for class management and student interaction, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Increased students'' confidence and stage presence through coaching on facial expressions and body language during performances.
- Enhanced student performance by providing personalized dance instruction and feedback.
- Encouraged teamwork among dancers by facilitating group activities designed to foster camaraderie and collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aspire Trade High School
Huntersville, NC07-2026
Skills
- Food preparation
- Client communication
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Table setting
- Menu planning
- Personable and friendly
- Team contribution
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Presentation skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Food prep planning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Kitchen safety
- Meal preparation
- Team building
- Coordinating kitchen staff
Timeline
Event Caterer Assistant
Aspire Trade High School
08.2025 - Current
Studio Dance Assistant
DSD Dance Company
10.2024 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Aspire Trade High School