MARY ELIZABETH POOLE
**** ***** ******* ** **. Staunton, Virginia 24401 ******************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Art Instructor - Fun Nite Art JULY 2012-AUGUST 2018
My responsibilities with Fun Nite Art include scheduling my own hours, coordinating class details with coworkers, setting up the Class Area in public and private venues, providing assistance and instruction for students, along with cleaning up after each event.
Cashier/Cook/Prep - Hardees MARCH 2014-APRIL 2015
Floral Designer – Michael’s Arts and Crafts APRIL 2015-JULY 2018
During my time doing floral design, I acquired many skills relating to customer service and educating individuals about the options available to them, while driving sales for my department. I was responsible for inventory, merchandising, monitoring the department's sales and helping customers with their designs. This position taught me time-management, how to work one-on-one with clients, and ways to appropriately prioritize the weekly tasks it took to keep the department running smoothly.
Server/Prep/Expo - Red Lobster AUGUST 2018 - MAY 2019
Serving at Red Lobster has provided me with the opportunity to continue polishing both cash-handling and intrapersonal skills. This job has further coached me the time-management and multitasking skills needed in a restaurant environment.
Server - The Depot Grille May 2019 - March 2020
Pantry Chef - Blupoint Seafood August 2020 - November 2020
*With the arrival of Coronavirus and resulting shift in the world of employment, I have been doing some personal contract work such as weekly house cleaning for local families, as well as using my time to support my partner’s window-cleaning business. I have since gained knowledge on how to provide professional window servicings in both residential and commercial properties.
EDUCATION
Waynesboro High School – Advanced Diploma
Blue Ridge Community College
SKILLS
I am a fast learner. I enjoy trying new things that challenge me to project the knowledge I have in one subject on to something entirely different. I consider myself well-rounded, and open-minded to new learning/work conditions. I have excellent sales-driving technique. Highly self-motivated.