Darlene Kessie
Elkridge, MD *****
************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Olive Garden —Hostess
Wage: $11.00/hourly; 16 hours weekly avg
May 2019 – March 2020
● Greeting all guests and serving as the first point of contact for Olive Garden in order to ensure a positive dining experience.
● Assisting store managers in the organization of tables to help waiters and waitresses in serving their guests timely.
● Taking orders for customers over the phone and assisting them in understanding the menu. Taking note of any dietary needs and communicating them to the kitchen staff.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sarah’s House Shelter — Tutor
January 2018 – 2021
● Assisting elementary school-aged students with homework after school. Working with parents in order to better understand the needs of their child to help them improve in areas such as math, English and writing.
● Providing personal care for toddlers such as feeding, changing diapers and providing entertainment. Brooke Grove Retirement Village — Volunteer Geriatric Assistant September 2019-2021
● Assisted residents with basic needs such as transport to appointments, cleaning, feeding and other needs upon request. Animal Welfare Society — Animal Attendant
September 2018 - May 2019
● Followed proper sanitary procedures within the shelter to ensure the health and safety of all animals.
● Provided companionship to animals to foster a positive environment and help them quickly adjust to human interaction. SKILLS
● Fluency in English and Twi.
● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
● Excellent communication skills
● Capable of typing/writing quickly and coherently
● Ability to work professionally with all levels of management.
● Natural passion, enthusiasm and good work ethic. EDUCATION
Long Reach High School
2016 - 2020, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia MD
Pace University
2020- Present, 1 Pace Plaza, New York NY
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
● 2016-2017: Freshman Volleyball
● 2017-2018: Junior Varsity Cheerleading
● 2018-2020: Member of National Honors Society
● 2018-2020: Member of Delta Scholars
● 2019- 2020: Manager of Varsity Lacrosse
● 2020-Present: Member of Women’s Leadership Initiative AWARDS
● 2017- 2020 Honor Roll for Maintaining a GPA over a 3.0
● 2017-2018 Student Athlete Award- Maintained 3.0+ GPA References
Available Upon Request