Gracie Van Pelt
Bolivia
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic professional with a strong background in customer service and team collaboration. Proven ability to engage customers and enhance their experience while training new employees. Skilled in mechanical operation and adept at following safety protocols, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Back Home Butcher
Southport
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting meats and deli products.
- Operated slicing equipment to prepare fresh meat and cheese.
- Stocked and organized products in the display cases daily.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Trained new employees on proper handling of food, safety protocols, and customer service techniques.
- Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
- Prepared fresh sandwiches according to customer specifications and preferences.
Actor
Woods of Terror
08.2019 - 11.2024
- I worked for part time in the fall season as a scare actor
- Maintained high energy levels throughout long shifts, ensuring consistency in scare intensity from start to finish.
- Enhanced guest experience by embodying various scare roles and maintaining character throughout performances.
- Exceptional skills in voice acting, special body movements and facial expressions to elicit strong responses from audience.
- Helped train newer cast members on proper scare techniques, resulting in faster integration into the team dynamic.
- Acted as an ambassador for the company at public events, representing the brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Team Member
Frankie's Fun Park
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Ice Cream Server
Muffins Ice Cream Shoppe
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
Team Member
Burlington Coat Factory
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Team Member
McDonald's
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they quickly became proficient in their roles and responsibilities.
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
- Made change and returned correct cash and coin to patrons.
- Enhanced drive-thru service speed by optimizing order taking and payment processes.
- Managed cash register accurately, facilitating smooth transactions for customers.
Education
Associate Of Arts -
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC12-2025
High School Graduate -
Orange High School
Hillsborough, NC06.2019
Skills
- Animal care and handling
- Customer service
- Mechanical operation
- Acting skills
- Adaptability
- Following directions
- Creativity
- Enthusiasm
- Team collaboration
- Public engagement
- Leadership and team building
Activities
- I used to work as a scare actor around the fall season at Woods of Terror in Greensboro, NC.
- I love to play video games with friends during my free time.
- I really enjoy spooky/goth things.
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Back Home Butcher
09.2025 - Current
Team Member
Frankie's Fun Park
03.2022 - 07.2024
Team Member
Burlington Coat Factory
08.2021 - 02.2022
Ice Cream Server
Muffins Ice Cream Shoppe
05.2021 - 03.2022
Team Member
McDonald's
01.2020 - 08.2021
Actor
Woods of Terror
08.2019 - 11.2024
Associate Of Arts -
Alamance Community College
High School Graduate -
Orange High School