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Taylor Scoggins

Durham

Summary

Dynamic and customer-focused professional with extensive experience in upscale restaurant, excelling in fast-paced environment. Proven ability in relationship management and exceptional customer service, utilizing POS systems effectively. Recognized for upselling strategies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace, ensuring a positive experience for all guests.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server - Take-out - Host

Shiki Sushi
04.2021 - Current
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Memorized and explained extensive list of menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Beauty Advisor - Task Associate

Ulta Beauty Inc.
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization.
  • Developed in-depth product knowledge and kept up to date with latest trends in beauty to avail of resources and apply best practices.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding brand launches per company policy
  • Scheduled appointments regarding hair and brow appointments

Volunteer Work

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University Parking Control Division

  • Completed assigned administrative tasks such as photo copies, data entry, filing, and assisted with presentation products for parking control operations.

Education

Esthetics

Aveda Art Institute
Chapel Hill, NC
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Panther Creek High School
Cary
06-2020

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Task prioritization
  • High volume dining
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship management
  • POS operation
  • Work planning and scheduling
  • Sales proficiency
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Active listening
  • Clear communication
  • Upselling strategies

Certification

State of North Carolina

2022 - 2025 State Board Licensed Esthetician

Timeline

Beauty Advisor - Task Associate

Ulta Beauty Inc.
08.2023 - 06.2024

Server - Take-out - Host

Shiki Sushi
04.2021 - Current

Volunteer Work

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Esthetics

Aveda Art Institute

High School Diploma -

Panther Creek High School
Taylor Scoggins