Summer Vowinkel
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills. Proven ability to streamline operations and enhance guest experiences while maintaining inventory control. Adaptable team player committed to delivering outstanding customer-oriented results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Host/Carryout Server
Sushi-San Lincoln Park
Chicago
07.2025 - Current
- Greeted and seated guests in a timely manner to create a welcoming and efficient environment.
- Provided professional service to guests and maintained a warm atmosphere.
- Managed placing orders over the phone using Toast for multiple guests at a time.
- Expedited orders from the kitchen and packaged them safely for guests.
Merchandise Service Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
Asheville
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Efficiently completed required resets on a weekly basis in order to merchandise products.
- Maintained product on-hand and inventory adjustments as well as ensuring that product is in its correct location.
- Completed aisle and bay service in order to ensure that product is downstocked and assisted customers with locating product.
Pro Account Sales Associate, Garden Associate
The Home Depot
Asheville
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Streamlined communications between employees and employers at checkout and ensured that customers had everything they needed for their project.
- Placed bulk orders directly through vendors for large contracts/projects.
- Assisted customers with accurate knowledge about gardening, landscaping, and power tools.
- Maintained consistent shelf availability by keeping accurate inventory and receiving inbound merchandise.
Server
Fox Restaurants
Gilbert
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Expedited outgoing food and drink orders in a fast-paced work environment while prioritizing guest relationships in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Performed daily tasks such as setting tables, taking orders, running food to tables, prepping ingredients, and cleaning while interacting with customers.
- Trained new staff members on subjects such as: Aloha POS system, cash handling, customer service.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Sociology, Parks & Protected Areas Management
Arizona State University
12.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Strong work ethic
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- POS system
- Inventory control
- Product merchandising
- Team collaboration
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Retail operations
Timeline
Host/Carryout Server
Sushi-San Lincoln Park
07.2025 - Current
Merchandise Service Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2024 - 06.2025
Pro Account Sales Associate, Garden Associate
The Home Depot
10.2022 - 09.2024
Server
Fox Restaurants
09.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelors of Science - Sociology, Parks & Protected Areas Management
Arizona State University