Reena Mahendiran
Chicago
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Juniper Grill
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Maintaining extensive menu knowledge to assist guests most efficiently and accurately
- Executing full steps of service to creating a welcoming dining experience
Temporary Receptionist
Horizon Spine and Pain
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Managing front-desk clerical duties in office including checking patients in/out, collecting copays, and scheduling follow-up appointments for Dr. Rekha Galla’s pain management practice.
Prom and Bridal Consultant
Formalities by Tracina Fischer
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Built client relationships to guide their experience in buying a gown, offering personalized styling advice that increased sales and referrals
Bayhost
Topgolf
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed service for 4-6 bays simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Enforced safety protocols and explained game rules and menu options to guests
Server
P.F. Chang’s
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Delivered attentive, detail-oriented service to guests while upselling to contribute to higher check totals
Education
Doctor of Audiology -
Rush University
05-2030
B.S - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychological Science, ASL
Penn State University
05-2026
Skills
- Audiological evaluation
- Patient counseling
- Time management
- American sign language
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Certification
RAMP Certified Server/Seller Training
Academic And Research Opportunities
- Secretary, Audiology Club, 09/01/25, 05/01/26, Recorded meetings minutes and distributed notes to keep members informed; coordinated fundraising events.
- Member, National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association, 09/01/24, 05/01/25, Engaged with other pre-professionals in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and completed at least 5 service hours each semester.
- Research Assistant, Central Auditory Processing and Electrophysiology Lab, 01/01/25, 05/01/26, Contributed to research study to differentiate auditory processing disorder and attention deficit disorder., Conducted hearing screenings and auditory processing evaluations using LISN-U and cABR.
- Research Assistant, Strengthening Adolescents and Families Every Day Lab, 09/01/24, 05/01/25, Logged 60 hours/semester transcribing videos, screening footage for flagged content, and data entry for the study.
- Teaching Assistant, CSD 341: Acoustic Principles in CSD, 09/01/25, Assisted Professor Navin Viswanathan with student inquiries and led review sessions.
- Teaching Assistant, CSD 230: Introduction to Audiology, 01/01/25, Supported Dr. Leslie Purcell, Au.D, CCC-A with grading and classroom activities., Guided students through hearing tests and audiology equipment use during lab sessions.
- Volunteer, Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh, 2024 and 2025, Educated patients at the hearing aid orientation station about the operation and care of their new hearing aids.
- Security Leader, THON Rules and Regulations, 09/01/23, 05/01/24, Led a group of 30 committee members in ensuring the safety of spectators during THON weekend.
Timeline
Server
Juniper Grill
06.2026 - 08.2026
Temporary Receptionist
Horizon Spine and Pain
06.2026 - 07.2026
Bayhost
Topgolf
06.2025 - 03.2026
Prom and Bridal Consultant
Formalities by Tracina Fischer
01.2025 - 05.2026
Server
P.F. Chang’s
06.2023 - 08.2025
Doctor of Audiology -
Rush University
B.S - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychological Science, ASL
Penn State University