Lauren Simons
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Objective: To gain work experience in an area where I can develop new skills while also refining my current skills. I look forward to creating meaningful relationships and being given the opportunity to provide myself with some financial assurance as I finish my bachelor's degree.
Work experience:
03/16 - 12/19
Cashier, Concessions (various/seasonal) - Lakeland, FL & Bartow, FL
• Served concessions to customers during home games
• Food preparation in the kitchen area
• Frequent interactions with patrons
• Cleaned up dining area before and after service
• Handling money and reporting sales to the area manager
• Responsible for taking an inventory of concessions and ticket
02/18 -01/22
(FOH & BOH)
04/22 - 10/22
10/22 - 12/22 (Seasonal)
03/23 - 09/23
(SEASONAL)
07/23- Current
11/23- Current
Back of House Team Member, Chick-Fil-A – Lakeland, FL
• Manage orders from screen
• Assemble prepped meals
• Frequent communication with other staff members
• Supervisory responsibilities in area during various shifts
• Operating cash register
• Expediting orders to meet customer demand
Line Cook, Abuelos – Lakeland, FL
• Prepare orders
• Perform inventory and order supplies
• Interaction with customers and staff members
Preload/Package Handler, UPS– Lakeland, FL
• Load and unload the UPS delivery trucks
• Assist UPS delivery drivers in dropping off packages in residential areas and businesses
Deli Warehouse, Publix – Lakeland, FL
• Clean and de-feather all raw Publix products including chicken, beef, pork, ribs, ham, fish, turkey, and various other poultry.
• Season and cook the various meats and poultry
• Packaged the various meats and poultry ion the appropriate wrapping
• Assist in cleaning the machines, the tables, and the general floor once production was finished.
Escape Room, Escapology - Lakeland,FL
• Manage and game-master escape rooms
• Reset game rooms
• Clean game rooms, lobby, and hallways
Picker, Cavalier Distributing - Lakeland, FL
• Create and stack pallets
• Break down pallets
• Assist in downstacking
EDUCATION (GPA: 3.75/4.00)
09/17 - 05/17
Harrison School for the Arts – Lakeland, FL
• Member of National Honor Society
• Guitar major performing at various locations for school and afterschool activities
• Helped mentor incoming first-year students
09/19 -12/21
01/22 - Current
Polk State College – Winter Haven, FL
• Collegiate program
• Recognized for academic performance in the program
• Associate in Arts while completing high school diploma
Southeastern University – Lakeland, FL
• Currently a Junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry (expected graduation date: 12/24)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Family and community-oriented activities including participation in the following:
• Various 5K and walks for awareness
• Putting up Christmas decorations for my church
• Planting flowers in my school's garden
• Scorekeeper at YMCA basketball games
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Received Superior with Distinction for District Guitar Solo and Ensemble performances
• National Honor Society inductee at both high school and collegiate level
• Received high school diploma and AA at 17 and 19 years of age respectively
SKILLS
Customer-Oriented
• Serving and prioritizing the needs of others
• Maintaining a professional rapport
Personal
• Adaptable
• Professional
• Problem Solver
• Dependable
• Empathetic
• Good bedside manners
• Patient
• Resilient