Blaze Homan
Greenville
Summary
Enthusiastic Hospitality Management major with a concentration in Food and Beverage (graduating May 2026) with diverse experience across restaurants, retail, and property management. Skilled at providing excellent customer service, promoting products, and ensuring organized, efficient operations. Seeking to apply strong service and sales skills to a wine and beverage retail environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apartment Leasing Agent
Pirates Cove Student Living
Greenville
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed 500+ hours within a 3-month internship
- Helped achieve and exceed occupancy goals by preparing applicant files, creating spreadsheets, and promoting special offers
- Maintained accurate records of inquiries and follow-up communications with interested applicants
- Gave tours to prospective residents and families, showcasing property amenities
- Assisted with unit readiness for move-in, including building furniture, cleaning, stocking, and coordinating with maintenance
Food and Beverage Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
Greenville
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered excellent service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant
- Promoted new menu items and discounts to boost sales
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely food delivery, maintaining quality standards
- Maintained knowledge of menu offerings to answer customer inquiries effectively
- Adhered to health and safety standards while handling food and beverages
Daycare Teacher
Congregation Shirat Hayam of The North Shore
Swampscott
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with developmental milestones
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth among children
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns
- Led daily activities that encouraged creativity, self-expression, and cooperative play
- Monitored classroom behavior, ensuring safety and adherence to established guidelines
Food Service Worker
Casa Mia Cucina Italiana
Marblehead
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Excelled in various roles including busser, host, waitress, cold food preparation, and dishwasher, contributing to efficient restaurant operations
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, enhancing overall guest satisfaction
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines
- Earned recognition from management for consistent punctuality, strong work ethic, and excellent teamwork skills
- Contributed to the achievement of sales targets through upselling techniques and suggestive selling of menu items
Retail Sales Key Holder
Scribe Paper and Gift
Marblehead
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Analyzing sales trends to optimize inventory levels and improve stock availability
- Managed cash handling processes, including opening and closing registers accurately
- Collaborated with management to develop promotional strategies, increasing foot traffic and sales volume
- Demonstrated exceptional product knowledge, keeping up-to-date with industry trends and new releases
- Assisted in visual merchandising, ensuring an attractive store layout for optimal sales performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2026
Skills
- Strong customer service & communication skills
- Knowledge of food & beverage service, upselling, and promotions
- Retail sales, merchandising, and cash handling experience
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
- Event setup and organizational skills
- Team collaboration with focus on efficiency and guest satisfaction
Certification
- ServSafe Food Production Manager Certification- National Restaurant Association
Timeline
Apartment Leasing Agent
Pirates Cove Student Living
05.2025 - 08.2025
Food and Beverage Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
10.2023 - 05.2025
Daycare Teacher
Congregation Shirat Hayam of The North Shore
02.2022 - 01.2024
Food Service Worker
Casa Mia Cucina Italiana
10.2020 - 01.2022
Retail Sales Key Holder
Scribe Paper and Gift
09.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
East Carolina University