RACHEL L. RUTKOWSKI
***-* **** **, ***** Point, IN 46307
Phone: 219-***-****
Alternate: 219-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
SUMMARY:
Experienced in customer service, organizational skills and strong
communication which
increased customer satisfaction from 90% to 95%.
Extensive Customer Service
6+ years
Experienced in Frontline Counter Operations
3+ years
Enthusiastic, Reliable & Accountable
Adept Computer Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Publisher, and
Access
EDUCATION:
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management/Human
Resources
Overall GPA: 2.95/4.0
Graduation: May, 2013
. Certificate of Completion - ServSafe, National Restaurant
Association (March 2009)
. Semester Honors 2012
Related Coursework
Hospitality, Hotel and Tourism Management, Sanitation/Health,
Restaurant/Event Management
GPA: 3.26/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mariano's Fresh Market Nov 2013-
Present
Management Trainee Program
. 6-week Leadership & Development training program
. Shadow bakery department manager, round the clock coverage,
supervision, policies
Lowe's Home Improvement Center Mar 2013-Oct
2013
Cashier
. Provided high levels of customer service while welcoming and
assisting customers
. Completed customer transactions including service and cash
management
. Coordinated with the team members & supervisors to promote a
positive work environment
. Part-time employment only
White Lodging/Radisson Hotel, Merrillville, IN Mar 2012-
Oct 2012
Banquet server
. On-call server for business conferences, weddings, corporate
meetings, etc.
RACHEL L. RUTKOWSKI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued):
Texas Corral Restaurant, Highland, IN
Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
Server/Expeditor & Hostess
. Train new hostesses on processes and procedures to promote
uniformity and teamwork
. Interact with clients to generate repeat and referral business
. Maintain and organize inventory resulting in expedient service and
quality control
. Meet basic sanitation requirements regarding food handling,
personal hygiene, etc
. Part-time employment only.
The Wheel Restaurant, Hammond, IN
May 2009 - Dec 2009
Hostess/Cashier
. Provided high levels of customer service while welcoming and
assisting customers
. Completed customer transactions including service and cash
management
. Part-time employment only
Beggars Pizza, Lansing, IL
Dec 2007 - Feb 2009
Cashier/Phone Clerk
. Handled modern assembly lines at restaurant efficiently
. Arranged for simultaneous preparation of the various food items
ordered by the customer
. Completed customer transactions including service and cash
management
. Part-time employment only
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Meals on Wheels (March 2013)
Volunteer, Jerry's Kids MDA Campaign, Lansing, IL (March 2010 & 2011)
Volunteer, High School Food Drive, Munster, IN (December 2009)