Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Trinity Henderson

Tobaccoville

Summary

Dynamic server with exceptional customer service skills honed at Olive Garden, adept at upselling high-profit items and enhancing guest experiences. Proficient in POS operation and cash handling, I excel in team collaboration and maintaining health and safety protocols, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere that drives repeat business. Highly skilled in customer service, with valuable experience as a waiter, adept at managing high-volume dining environments. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring positive guest experiences, and efficient table management. Proven ability to improve workflow and enhance team efficiency, contributing significantly to the restaurant's reputation for service excellence. Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced settings, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business. Highly competent receptionist with experience in managing front office operations, including handling multi-line phone systems while greeting visitors. My strengths lie in strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure. Previous roles have significantly impacted the efficiency of improving administrative processes and enhancing customer service experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Waldo’s Wings
Winston-Salem
05.2023 - Current
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Upsold high-profit items like appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Worked with the POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Served food and beverages promptly, with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.

Office Assistant

360 Professional Services
Winston-Salem
07.2021 - Current
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
  • Typed invoices and prepared estimates
  • Use data entry to input customer's information and schedules
  • Conducted data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Organized and scheduled meetings and appointments for management.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
  • Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical, for easy document retrieval.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.

Server

Olive Garden Restaurant
Winston-Salem
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
  • Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.

Server

Duckworth’s Taphouse
Charlotte
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs

Server

Genghis Grill
Winston-Salem
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
12.2023

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Office management
  • Point of sale system
  • Customer service
  • Upselling techniques
  • Food and beverage service
  • Health and safety protocols
  • Menu knowledge
  • Team collaboration
  • Cash handling
  • Organizational skills
  • Food safety
  • Hostess support
  • POS operation
  • Table bussing

Certification

  • Bachelors In Business Administration with a concentration in Entreprenueship

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - 12.2024

Server

Waldo’s Wings
05.2023 - Current

Server

Duckworth’s Taphouse
03.2023 - 04.2023

Server

Genghis Grill
12.2022 - 02.2023

Office Assistant

360 Professional Services
07.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

North Carolina Central University
Trinity Henderson