Amanda Howard
Palm Springs, CA
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EDUCATION
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY/CITY COLLEGE Riverside, CA
June 2014
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, Dec 2016 – Dean’s Honors List. Chancellor’s List.
*Presented at the HTCC Research conference at UCI. First place in the persuasive speech category for the RCC Communication Studies Speech Competition.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Fullerton, CA
Master of Arts in English, May 2019
*Have taken a 402 course that specializes in training students for tutoring by introducing differing tutoring theories while incorporating intensive assignments and writing center time.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Riverside City College Riverside, CA
Associate Professor-English Department July 2020-Present
Teach college level English writing and composition (English 1A and English 1B) skills to a diverse range
of students, ESL included. Provide academic and interpersonal support for students.
Jettie Rae’s Oyster House Asheville, NC
Server July 2023-January 2024
Serve at a fine-dining atmosphere with a focus on exceptional hospitality and quality ingredients. Take and serve drink and food orders with full knowledge of the wine menu, wine pairings, as well as dish ingredients, preparation, and flavor profiles. Open, close the restaurant with necessary side-work.
Cielo Asheville, NC
Server July 2023-January 2024
Serve Argentinian-inspired live-fire, elevated catering to a diverse array of clients and events. Set up events: food, appliances, design, drink/bar stations, work multiple stations throughout events, clean up event. Provide outstanding service and cater to guests/venue’s needs.
Bar Cecil Palm Springs, CA
Server April 2021-May 2023
Serve in a fast-paced fine-dining atmosphere with a focus on exceptional standards of service. Run food orders, pour and decant wine, offer drink and food pairings, open and close the restaurant. Serve special events and a diverse range of clientele. Make sure to be wholly knowledgeable on food, drinks, and regulars.
Complete all side-work.
Mint Bartending Palm Springs, CA
Lead Server/Bartender Aug 2018-Present
Serve or bartend large weddings, events, and small parties. Attend to any and all of client’s needs during service. Set up and break down events and bars. Pick up supply orders and equipment.
Mission Hills Country Club Rancho Mirage, CA
Server October 2020-April 2021
Serve in a fine-dining restaurant in the clubhouse restaurants. Serve large events for the club as well as banquet catering work. Work with the POS system and perform any necessary opening, closing, and side work. Bartend when needed.
Woodhaven Country Club Palm Desert, CA
Bartender/Server Nov 2019-March 2020
Serve in a fine-dining atmosphere in the clubhouse restaurant. Serve large weddings and events for the club as well as banquet catering work. Work with the POS system and perform any necessary opening, closing, and side work. Expedite orders.
Awesome Events by Jessica Palm Springs, CA
Server/Bartender Aug 2019-March 2021
Serve or bartend large weddings, events, and small parties. Attend to any and all of client’s needs during service. Set up and break down events and bars. Pick up supply orders and equipment.
Victoria Club Riverside, CA
Server Feb 2017-Jun 2018
Serve in a fine-dining atmosphere in the clubhouse restaurant. Serve large weddings and events for the club as well as banquet catering work as well. Work POS system, perform any necessary side work. Opening and closing of restaurant. Expedite orders, training.
California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA
Writing Center Tutor/Tutor Fall 2017/Spring 2018
Tutoring a diverse and large range of undergraduate students in English and literature composition with a focus on ESL tutees.
Design and instruct weekly workshops for undergraduate English and Creative Writing students.
Papa Joe's Pizza Riverside, CA
Driver/Server Aug 2008 – Nov 2011 Take and make orders, package orders and deliver them in a timely manner. Perform any necessary cleaning duties. Serve customers in the dining room, serve alcoholic beverages.
The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa-Bella Trattoria Riverside, CA
Server Oct 2007 – Jul 2009
Take and expedite patrons' orders. Perform cleaning duties as well as open and close the restaurant.
Help prepare and garnish dishes for customers. Expedite Orders.
RA Sushi Corona, CA
Busser/Server April 2006-Oct 2007
Seat guests according to seating chart availability/reservations. Buss tables/set tables up for next patrons.
Perform any necessary side work/cleaning requested. Take and expedite patrons orders. Perform necessary cleaning duties as well as open/close restaurant as scheduled.