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Dakota (aka Jillian) Zhong Yue Cash

Annapolis

Summary

Personable and positive with strong communication and customer service skills, adaptable and ready to learn in fast-paced retail environments. Knowledge of sales principles and techniques, coupled with proficiency in handling transactions and managing inventory. Dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales growth, with an ability to grasp new concepts quickly.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Hackettstown Health Foods
06.2024 - 07.2024

• Extensive knowledge in health foods and what each vitamin, mineral, and foods do for the human body, ensuring the advice given to customers is top quality

• Made sure items were fully stocked

• Maintained a calm and pleasant setting for customers

• Kept an amicable and friendly atmosphere

• Aided customers in finding preferred items and answered any questions asked about the product in great detail

• Suggested higher-quality products than the products the customer came in intending to buy, providing the customer with a positive experience

• Engaged in welcome conversation with customers with a personable demeanor

• Recommended products to customers and improved sales by 2%

Wait Staff Member

Heath Village Retirement Community
02.2024 - 05.2024

• Developed lasting relationships with co-workers and residents

• Managed a busy schedule while a senior in high school

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of menu items, including ingredients, preparation methods, and allergen information to assist patrons in making informed dining choices

• Effectively communicated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery to tables

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of assigned workstations, including table setup, silverware polishing, glassware restocking, and condiment replenishment

• Assisted in training new waitstaff members on restaurant policies, procedures, menu knowledge, and customer service standards while manager was absent

• Resolved guest complaints or concerns promptly and professionally by actively listening to their feedback and offering appropriate solutions or accommodations

• Contributed to a positive team environment by supporting fellow waitstaff members during busy periods through effective communication and collaboration

Waiter/Server

TOPO Vietnamese Restaurant
06.2021 - 04.2023

• Maintained composure under high levels of stress & pressure

• Improved sales by 5% through successfully promoting additional menu items such as appetizers or desserts to increase overall check averages per table

• Committed to unpaid overtime cleaning and stocking organization

• Trained a new worker during rush hour

• Handled cash transactions accurately using cash registers or handheld devices while adhering to company policies

• Adhered to all health and safety regulations regarding food handling and sanitation practices at all times

• Assisted in setting up tables, chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, and other necessary supplies before each shift

• Responded promptly to guest inquiries and concerns, resolving issues in a professional and satisfactory manner

• Maintained cleanliness of work area and dining room throughout the shift for a pleasant dining environment

• Managed multiple tables simultaneously during busy shifts, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities

• Provided exceptional customer service by promptly greeting and seating guests, ensuring a positive dining experience and increasing customer ratings

• Accurately took food and drink orders from patrons and entered them into the system with minimal errors

• Saved the restaurant money in the long run by locating and eradicating pests that were damaging food products

Education

High School Diploma -

Hackettstown High School
Hackettstown, NJ
06-2024

Liberal Arts And Sciences

St. John's College - Annapolis Campus
Annapolis
05-2028

Skills

    Restaurant / Serving Experience

    Sales

    Flexible

    Retail Sales

    Creative thinking

    Host/Hostess

    Food Preparation

    English

    Problem solving skills

    Customer service

    Interpersonal skills

    Food Service

    Time management

    Writing Skills

    Cleaning

    Cash register

    Kitchen Experience

    Adaptable

    Communication skills

    Microsoft Word

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin Chinese
Elementary

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Hackettstown Health Foods
06.2024 - 07.2024

Wait Staff Member

Heath Village Retirement Community
02.2024 - 05.2024

Waiter/Server

TOPO Vietnamese Restaurant
06.2021 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Hackettstown High School

Liberal Arts And Sciences

St. John's College - Annapolis Campus
Dakota (aka Jillian) Zhong Yue Cash