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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Charlotte Kinney

Cullowhee

Summary

Skilled hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience in customer - facing roles. Proficient in guest services, outdoor education/ leading. Currently possesses certifications in Wilderness First Responder and is currently pursuing an Associates degree in Outdoor Leadership.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Sylva Valley Health and Rehab
Sylva
10.2023 - Current
  • Prepared nutritious meals for residents, ensuring dietary requirements are met while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.
  • Meticulously followed recipes and portion controls, coordinated meal timing with healthcare staff, and maintained inventory to prevent shortages.

Line Cook

Chili's Bar and Grill
Cullowhee
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepared diverse menu items with precision while maintaining food safety standards at Chili's Bar and Grill, adapting quickly to high-volume service demands.
  • Executed precise cooking techniques for multiple stations at Chili's, ensuring consistent quality and presentation, while adhering to strict time management protocols.

Waitress/ Front of House Supervisor

Chili's Bar and Grill
Cullowhee
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed front-of-house operations at Chili's, overseeing staff performance, resolving customer concerns, and maintaining service standards that improved guest satisfaction.
  • Delivered exceptional service while supervising the front-of-house team, coordinating table assignments, and mentoring new staff to ensure smooth dining operations.
  • Balanced waitress duties with supervisory responsibilities, meticulously tracking inventory, processing payments, and implementing service protocols for consistent guest experiences.

Cashier/ Customer Service Lead

Food Lion
Mount Pleasant
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led customer service initiatives while processing transactions, addressing customer concerns with empathy, and developing solutions that balanced customer satisfaction with company policies.
  • Coordinated with department managers to resolve customer issues while maintaining efficient checkout operations, contributing to improved store ratings and reduced customer wait times.
  • Promoted to Customer Service Lead within six months of being hired at Food Lion.

Intern

Mountain Heritage Center
Cullowhee
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Curated and set-up multiple exhibits at the Jackson County Public Library

Customer Service Representative

Rocking Bee Farms, LLC
Star
08.2012 - 08.2020
  • Managed customer inquiries at Rocking Bee Farms with prompt resolution, building lasting client relationships, while maintaining detailed records of transactions and feedback.

Docent/Costumed Interpreter

Historic Latta Place
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Supported work in diverse fields by tracing historical development of social, cultural, and political histories
  • Recognized by management for providing excellent customer service and hard work

Youth Volunteer

Salkehatchie Summer Service, LLC
Moncks Corner
07.2015 - 07.2019

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Outdoor Leadership

Southwestern Community College
Bryson City, NC
05.2025

Associate in Arts -

Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Concord, NC
08.2020

High School Diploma -

Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Concord, NC
08.2020

Skills

  • Group facilitation
  • Wilderness first aid
  • Outdoor education
  • Risk management
  • Program development
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Wilderness First Responder, SOLO Southeast, 03/01/27
  • Certified Beekeeper, North Carolina State Beekeepers Association, No Expiration

Community Service

  • Docent/Costumed Interpreter, Historic Latta Place, 01/01/10, 01/01/20, Supported work in diverse fields by tracing historical development of social, cultural, and political histories. Recognized by management for providing excellent customer service and hard work.
  • Youth Volunteer, Salkehatchie Summer Service, LLC, Moncks Corner, SC, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Timeline

Cook

Sylva Valley Health and Rehab
10.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Chili's Bar and Grill
06.2023 - 10.2023

Waitress/ Front of House Supervisor

Chili's Bar and Grill
09.2021 - 11.2022

Intern

Mountain Heritage Center
08.2020 - 12.2020

Cashier/ Customer Service Lead

Food Lion
10.2019 - 01.2021

Youth Volunteer

Salkehatchie Summer Service, LLC
07.2015 - 07.2019

Customer Service Representative

Rocking Bee Farms, LLC
08.2012 - 08.2020

Docent/Costumed Interpreter

Historic Latta Place
01.2010 - 01.2020

Associate in Applied Science - Outdoor Leadership

Southwestern Community College

Associate in Arts -

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

High School Diploma -

Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Charlotte Kinney