EMELISE MCDONALD
Cumberland
Summary
I attended Allegany High School for 3 years, taking all honors or AP classes, before transferring to the Center of Career and Technical Education to purse my life long dream of Culinary Arts. During my time at Allegany, I took Mandarin Chinese. Not only did I receive high grades, but I also earned my seal of biliteracy, making me bilingual in that as well as English. On top of school, I also do extra curricular activities, which involves cheering on my varsity cheer team, working at my part time job, and going out to enjoy my life as a teenager. While juggling all of these for the past 3 years, I’ve learned many useful skills that have helped me to grow as a person. Skills like dependability, time management, communication, and leadership have all helped me to not only succeed in the things I wish to do, but also helped me to grow as a person.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Handler
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Cumberland
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared fresh ingredients for sandwiches and salads daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers and ovens safely.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Stocked supplies and monitored inventory levels regularly.
- Processed customer transactions accurately at the register.
Server
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Lavale
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided friendly service to guests in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took orders and accurately entered them into the point-of-sale system.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of tables, utensils, and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to fulfill special requests and dietary needs.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism and empathy to resolve issues.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Allegany Animal Shelter
- Made sure animals were properly cared for in kennels
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Walked dogs, giving them plenty of exercise, and attending to cats when attention was needed
Education
High School - Culinary Arts
Allegany High School/Center of Career & Technical Education
Cumberland, MD 08.2022 - 03.2026
Skills
1 Communication skills
2 Teamwork and collaboration
3 Problem-solving abilities
4 Time management and organization
5 Leadership experience
6 Adaptability and flexibility
7 Customer service skills
8 Attention to detail
9 Project management
10 Bilingual
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), Professional Working
Timeline
Food Handler
SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2025 - Current
Server
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
05.2023 - 03.2024
High School - Culinary Arts
Allegany High School/Center of Career & Technical Education
08.2022 - 03.2026
Allegany Animal Shelter