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Austin Smith

Round Lake

Summary

Customer-oriented professional with experience in customer service, sales support, and hospitality. Skilled in effective communication, problem-solving in fast-paced environments, and team collaboration. Focused on delivering exceptional service, upholding safety standards, and fostering positive client relationships.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Sales Intern

Medline Industries
Dubuque, Iowa
06.2026 - 08.2026

Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting clients with product inquiries, processing orders, and resolving issues in a fast-paced healthcare distribution environment. Collaborated with sales representatives and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment, maintain strong customer relationships, and identify opportunities to support sales growth. Developed strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills while gaining experience with CRM systems, order management, and professional business operations.

Front of House Worker

Panda Express
McHenry, Illinois
12.2023 - 01.2026

Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a high-volume restaurant environment by greeting guests, taking orders, processing payments, and ensuring a positive dining experience. Maintained a clean and organized front-of-house area, accurately handled cash and point-of-sale transactions, and worked collaboratively with team members to deliver fast, high-quality service. Demonstrated strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills while consistently meeting company standards for food safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction

Orthopedic Surgery Shadowing

Illinois Bone and Joint
Gurnee, Illinois
05.2025 - 08.2025

Completed over 30 hours of in-person shadowing with an orthopedic surgeon in both clinical and surgical settings. Observed patient evaluations, diagnostic decision-making, treatment planning, and a variety of orthopedic surgical procedures. Gained insight into physician-patient communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, sterile operating room protocols, and the delivery of high-quality musculoskeletal care while developing a deeper understanding of the medical profession.

Dock Hand

Jet Funn
Fox Lake, Illinois
03.2023 - 08.2023

Served as a dock hand and boating safety instructor, educating individuals of all experience levels on the safe operation of boats and personal watercraft (PWCs). Conducted hands-on safety training, demonstrated proper boating procedures, and promoted compliance with water safety regulations. Performed daily inspections of dock facilities and equipment to ensure safe operations, assisted with the maintenance and repair of damaged watercraft, and provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced marina environment. Developed strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while maintaining a safe and efficient waterfront operation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
12-2027

High School Diploma -

Grant Community High School
Fox Lake, IL
05-2024

Skills

  • Healthcare Customer Support
  • Customer service
  • CRM systems
  • Data entry
  • Order management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sales Support Experience
  • Order Processing
  • Problem resolution

Activities

  • Beta Beta Beta Member Iota Nu Chapter
  • Extracurricular Activities: Flag Football
  • Pre Medical Club Member
  • Red Cross Club Member

Certification

2025 Nursing Assistant Certification, College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois

Timeline

Customer Service Sales Intern

Medline Industries
06.2026 - 08.2026

Orthopedic Surgery Shadowing

Illinois Bone and Joint
05.2025 - 08.2025

Front of House Worker

Panda Express
12.2023 - 01.2026

Dock Hand

Jet Funn
03.2023 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Grant Community High School

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Iowa State University
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