Damarion Jelks
Chesapeake Beach
Summary
Motivated student seeking internship and job opportunities to gain hands-on experience and apply academic knowledge in a professional environment. Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in team settings. Skilled in customer service, events, food handling, and labor. Energetic, adaptable, and dependable with a strong work ethic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Server
Rod 'N' Reel Catering
Chesapeake Beach
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Served champagne, cake, and meals at weddings and formal events
- Hosted and supported event coordination for guests and clients
- Assisted with event setup and breakdown, including décor and table arrangement
- Maintained professionalism and customer satisfaction at high-end events
Server
Straight to the Plate Catering
Gilbert
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Drove to event venues, set up decorations and buffet trays
- Packaged and delivered food to events
- Provided banquet service and guest interaction
- Scheduled event bookings and maintained work vehicle
Server
Picnic Basket Catering
Colorado Springs
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Transported food and supplies to venues
- Set up tables, chairs, and food displays for weddings, reunions, and other events
- Passed appetizers and entrees to guests in formal settings
Delivery Driver (Freelance)
Colorado Springs
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered packaged meals and décor supplies to destinations 1-3 hours away
- Maintained a clean and safe vehicle, completed basic maintenance checks
- Coordinated drop-offs and ensured timely, careful deliveries
Landscaping Laborer
Seasonal Projects
Colorado Springs
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Planted mulch, laid decorative rock, leveled dirt, and maintained flower beds
- Pulled weeds, cleaned up outdoor spaces, and followed landscaping plans
- Used hand tools and assisted in general outdoor upkeep
- Known for reliability, punctuality, and respect for client property
Cashier
Raising Cane's
Castle Rock
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Took and prepared customer orders
- Maintained clean kitchen and restroom facilities
- Greeted guests and handled daily shift duties
Cashier
Presto Pizza
Woodbridge
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Processed phone orders and operated kitchen equipment
- Conducted inventory, stocked ingredients, and completed closing duties
- Provided friendly service and guided customers on menu options
Service Champion
Taco Bell
Monument
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated drive-thru and handled guest interactions
- Prepared food, cleaned restrooms, and managed end-of-day cleanup
Education
Bachelor's - Finance and Economics
Grand Canyon University
08.2025
High School Diploma -
Lewis-Palmer High School
Monument, CO01.2024
Skills
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management & Organization
- Positive Attitude & Flexibility
- Leadership & Problem Solving
- Customer Service & Event Coordination
Certification
- Food Handler Certification, 10/01/24, 10/31/28
- Alcohol Handling Certification, 05/01/25, 05/31/26
Accomplishments
- Honored by the town of Monument for service to special needs students and athletes
- Served as a second-grade teacher assistant and elementary reading volunteer
- Led varsity basketball team to a state championship
- Received Honorable Mention: Best High School Basketball Player in Colorado
Volunteer Experience
- Mike's Yarding/Construction, Assisted with landscaping, patio repair, and interior painting for home projects
- Monument Warriors, Coached special needs athletes weekly through skills training and games
Timeline
Event Server
Rod 'N' Reel Catering
05.2025 - 08.2025
Server
Straight to the Plate Catering
10.2024 - 05.2025
Server
Picnic Basket Catering
04.2024 - 08.2024
Delivery Driver (Freelance)
10.2023 - 08.2024
Cashier
Raising Cane's
10.2023 - 01.2024
Landscaping Laborer
Seasonal Projects
08.2023 - 08.2024
Service Champion
Taco Bell
06.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier
Presto Pizza
05.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor's - Finance and Economics
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Lewis-Palmer High School
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