Navinda Taylor
Katy, Texas *****
646-***-****; *************@*****.***
Core Competencies
Customer Service • Special Needs Assistance • Conflict Resolution • Relationship Building
Time Management • Interpersonal Awareness • Emergency Response • Stress Management
EDUCATION
5/2015
Chiang Mai University Thailand
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
EXPERIENCE
10/2016-Present
Thai Chef Restaurant Katy, TX
Waitress
Prepare clean, organized dining room and stock serving stations at open and close of shift. Help in any role as needed like hostess or table busser, especially during peak hours.
Anticipate and accommodate guest needs, presenting courteous attitude. Communicate effectively with patrons and kitchen staff to ensure quality service.
Assist ordering process through knowledge of menu, recommend specialty items, record orders, and relay to kitchen staff. Present accurate bill to patrons and inquire about satisfaction of experience.
Complete planned tasks, like taking orders, while fixing any sudden, unanticipated problems, like covering tables for an absent waitress or cleaning a spill in the dining room.
Adhere to FDA guidelines for Food Service Industry, maintaining clean dining experience.
9/2015-2/2016
Cultural Care Au Pair New York, NY
Au Pair
Completed 200-hour Child Safety and Development Training Course, extensive background check, and stable mental health analysis to qualify for placement with family in U.S.
Drove child to school and activities every day, practicing safe driving. Helped child balance playtime with homework time. Used any opportunity to teach child kind behavior.
Cooked three healthy meals a day. Cleaned child’s laundry and performed household chores.
Interacted with child and family in a friendly, respectful manner, forming a close relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
2010-2016
Previous Experience
Thai Passion Restaurant Waitress, 7/2016-9/2016.
Chinese club Restaurant Waitress, 5/2016-6/2016.
Potjanee Restaurant Waitress, 3/2016-4/2016.
Freelance Animation Graphics Designer, 2010-2011.
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Operating Systems: LINUX (primarily Redhat Enterprise Linux), Windows (2003, 2008R2).
Languages: SQL, Java, C++.
Applications: Oracle, Microsoft Office/Visio/Project, network security.
Databases: Oracle, MySQL.
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/AED Certification, American Red Cross, 2015.
First Aid Certification, American Red Cross, 2015.
Driver’s Safety Certification, American Red Cross, 2015.