COLBY BALLINGALL
*** **** ******* **, ***** Vancouver, V7N2N7 604-***-**** adbveo@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS/STRENGTHS
Enthusiastic and dependable
Strong organizational skills
Fantastic time management skills (extremely punctual)
Great team player but also capable of working independently
Able to work in fast-paced environments
Self-motivated
EDUCATION
Currently attending the University of British Columbia pursuing an English degree
Graduated from Handsworth Secondary School (Grade 8-12 Honor Roll with Distinction)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Browns Socialhouse Upper Lonsdale
Hostess/Expo January 2020 – Present
Cheerfully greeting and seating guests while monitoring table rotation
Handling payments while ensuring accuracy
Bussing and setting tables
Expediting correct food to tables
Providing excellent service in a fast-paced environment
Tequila Cocina
Server August 2019 –January 2020
Serving customers and providing excellent service in a fast-paced restaurant
Preparing drinks at the bar
Handling cash and credit transactions while ensuring accuracy
Bussing, cleaning, setting tables
Buddha-Full Cafe
Supervising Shift Leader September 2017 – August 2019
Making smoothies, drinks, food
Managing employee’s tasks/breaks
Cashing the till in and out morning/night (key holder)
Bussing and cleaning tables, washing dishes, restocking around store
Providing excellent customer service and product knowledge
White Spot West Vancouver
Hostess/Expo/Server October 2015 – September 2017
Cheerfully greeting and seating guests while monitoring table rotation
Answering the phone, taking reservations, and processing take-out orders
Expediting food to tables
Serving customers and providing excellent service in a fast-paced environment
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Teacher’s Assistant Course
Babysitting Red Cross Certificate
“Serving it Right” Certification
Driver’s License: Class 5
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I am a huge foodie! I love all things health and fitness – especially trying out new recipes!
I love the outdoors – anything from hiking to swimming in a new secret spot.
I enjoy listening to music and creating it – I took vocal lessons for 3 years.
References available upon request.