Kaniya Powell
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced back of house team member and team lead with three years in food service. Comfortable working in fast-paced kitchens and supporting teammates while maintaining high standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Back of house team leader
chick fil a
Charlotte
12.2023 - Current
• Supported and guided team members during busy shifts to maintain food quality, cleanliness, and smooth kitchen operations
•Assisted with training new team members and helping them adjust to kitchen standards and workflow
Performer
banpaku (world expo), Osaka, Japan
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered one-hour live dance performances as part of a group for international audiences
- Maintained timing, endurance, and professionalism during scheduled shows
- Collaborated closely with teammates to present cohesive performances
Education
Advanced High School Diploma - Honors courses in English & History, Advanced Placement course in Environmental Science
Charlotte Mecklenburg High School (Virtual)
Julius L. Chambers High School
Skills
- Exceptional cleanliness
- Quick learner
- Back of House operations
- Kitchen sanitation
- Dishwashing & station organization
- Time management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Team collaboration
- Fast-paced work environments
- Friendly
Languages
- English, Fluent written & verbal
- Spanish, A2 level written & verbal
Activities
- Keyy Dance Crew, Dance Member, 10/01/22, Present, September 2023 group performance in Greenville, S.C.- Unity Park K-Festival, worked alongside nonprofit organizations and other groups affiliated with Korean culture.
- FBLA, Member, 11/01/18, 12/01/18, Gathered four times a month, learned and practiced basic business and leadership skills- teamwork, problem-solving, money handling., Participated in Jimmy Murphey's Christmas, a fundraiser drive to assist families and all individuals in need with groceries and toys.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Member, 04/01/18, 12/01/18, Participated in enrichment programs and engagement workshops with other students., Received Excellence in Youth Education trophy 2018.
- Dance2Korea — Atlanta, GA , 10/06/2024
- Participated with a self-organized dance group that earned a Korea travel ticket voucher
Timeline
Performer
banpaku (world expo), Osaka, Japan
06.2025 - 08.2025
Back of house team leader
chick fil a
12.2023 - Current
Advanced High School Diploma - Honors courses in English & History, Advanced Placement course in Environmental Science
Charlotte Mecklenburg High School (Virtual)
Julius L. Chambers High School