Sydney Perkins
sydperk18@gmail.com | 1-434-953-0921 | Gordonsville, VA 22942
Summary
20 year old student who has worked in several different industries including waitressing, food service, and sales. I have worked more in the food industry, but I feel confident in my experiences, and I know they have allowed me to learn a lot in regards to customer service. Here are some of my personal skills:
- Takes initiative
- Effective and attentive speaking and listening
- Adapts to changes quickly
- Embraces change and new ideas
- Strong creative side
- Passionate for helping others
Skills
- Table setting arrangements
- Food safety understanding
- Price memorization
- Relationship management
- Sales Techniques
Experience
Waitress|Lake Anna Taphouse – Mineral, VA|03/2021 – 10/2021
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Sales Worker|Hey Gorgeous Boutique – Gordonsville, VA|10/2019 – 06/2020
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Barista|East of Maui – Gordonsville, VA|11/2021 – 9/2022
- Learned the proper way to make coffee, lattes, Macchiatos, cappuccinos, etc.,
- Assigned Assistant Manager Position which allowed me to gain leadership experience
- Working closely with customers
- learned other important barista skills
Education and Training
Louisa County High School | Mineral, VA | 05/2021
High School Diploma
Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville, VA
Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | 05/2024 | Bachelor of Arts in Communication