"I am a highly organized professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills. With a well-rounded background in various industries, I thrive in taking on new challenges and consistently delivering my best. I am a hardworking, loyal, and friendly team player who would be a valuable asset to any organization."
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipt Shopper
Shipt
Naperville
02.2025 - Current
Greeted customers and answered product or service questions.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Conducted personalized shopping services for clients based on their preferences, sizes, and needs.
Processed purchases, returns, and exchanges on behalf of clients, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
Communicated with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, delivery dates, and any other related information.
Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
Suggested comparable products to replace out-of-stock items.
Managed client communications through email, phone, and messaging apps, ensuring timely responses.
Developed relationships with loyal shoppers by providing personalized shopping experiences.
Maitre D'
Raymes Steak and Fish House
Lisle
07.2016 - 02.2022
Created seating charts for large groups or private events.
Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
Provided seating arrangements for guests according to their needs and preferences.
Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
Cultivated customer-oriented, welcoming environment at busy fine-dining restaurant, handled reservations seamlessly and supervised flawless front-of-house operations.
Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure food was served in a timely fashion.
Provided guidance to servers regarding table placement for maximum efficiency.
Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
Addressed and resolved customer concerns attentively and acted tactfully and with goodwill to transform potentially negative situations into demonstrations of exceptional customer service.
Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Managed reservations and waitlist in a timely manner, ensuring all customers were seated promptly.
Greeted and welcomed guests to the restaurant, providing excellent customer service.
Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Screenwriter
HBO/Antoletti Productions
Beverly Hills
06.2013 - 11.2014
2 scripted television series written and developed by ClydeAnthony Papp and Chris Nicoletti for HBO Pictures
Composed treatments outlining the plot and key scenes in a screenplay format.
Developed stories, characters, and dialogue for two reality/scripted television series
Attended meetings with directors and actors to discuss character development and other story elements.
Head of Design and Sales
A & H Remodeling
Granada Hills
06.2005 - 01.2013
Head of Sales and Design.
Met with clients to establish ideas, goals and guidelines for design team.
Assessing the work to be done.
Presentation of designs for projects.
Pulling permits for work from the city, i.e., remodeling, additions, and building of a new property.
Formulated basic layout design or presentation approach and specified style, animation and graphics details.
Negotiating prices and contracts for work to be done.
Customer care during work, and follow-up after work was completed.
Advised senior management on topics related to design strategy or processes.
Coordinated with engineers and suppliers to move ideas into production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising And Marketing Communications
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
06-1996
Skills
Strong organization
Effective communication
Quality assurance
Attention to detail
Professional appearance
Reading comprehension
Efficient multitasking
Reliability and punctuality
Order coordination
Time management
Sales expertise
Advertising and marketing
Sales proficiency
Verbal and written communication
Planning and organization
Customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shipt Shopper
Shipt
02.2025 - Current
Maitre D'
Raymes Steak and Fish House
07.2016 - 02.2022
Screenwriter
HBO/Antoletti Productions
06.2013 - 11.2014
Head of Design and Sales
A & H Remodeling
06.2005 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Advertising And Marketing Communications