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McKenna Stewart

Bolingbrook

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills in search of a career post graduation in May of 2025. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Server

Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • As a Banquet Server, I was responsible for preparing the event room for guests, such as setting tables and grabbing chairs
  • I would work with the kitchen staff to organize and set up the food for buffets
  • Additionally, I would serve drinks and food to guests
  • I would aid the event host by setting up decorations and indulging in their requests or answering any questions they had
  • After the events ended, I would clean the event room, take dirty dishes and leftover food back to the kitchen, and take out garbage
  • I frequently worked with another server, a bartender, and a busser; teamwork and good communication would allow us to smoothly get through the event

Golf Pro Shop Attendant

Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • As a Pro Shop Attendant, I would greet and direct visitors as they entered the shop, while assisting them with my knowledge of golf
  • I utilized my customer service skills when promoting merchandise
  • Additionally, I was responsible for creating and managing the reservation sheet; I would create reservations over the phone and check guests in for their tee time
  • I handled cash register transactions and worked with a POS system

Hostess

Kemper Sports
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • As a hostess, I would warmly greet and escort guests to their assigned tables, often seating hundreds of people per shift
  • Additionally, I coordinated with the waitstaff, kitchen, and managers to ensure that each guest was satisfied with their customer service
  • I also swiftly and gently addressed any customer complaints or concerns, escalating the situation to management when necessary

Education

College Degree - Criminology

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

High school diploma - undefined

Plainfield East High School
Plainfield, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Restaurant experience
  • Host/Hostess
  • Customer service (4 years)
  • Food handling
  • Busser
  • Basic math
  • Serving Experience
  • Cash and POS handling
  • Communication skills
  • Problem Solving

Certification

Food Handler Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Avid Reader
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Fundraising Events

Timeline

Banquet Server

Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge
06.2023 - 08.2023

Golf Pro Shop Attendant

Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge
05.2023 - 08.2023

Hostess

Kemper Sports
08.2019 - 05.2021

High school diploma - undefined

Plainfield East High School

College Degree - Criminology

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
McKenna Stewart