DAVID GUTKIN
**** ******** ** ***#***, Falls Church, Virginia, 22042
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent customer service, (3+ years of experience), communication skills, guest and event experience in the hospitality industry (3+ years of experience) and office setting experience (3+ years) with demonstrated organization, cleanliness, proactiveness and efficiency. Before becoming a permanent resident, I lived and worked in Portugal and Spain. I am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Main Event Caterers – Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland Butler September 2021 – Present
• Setting up venues for events: corporate events, weddings, company anniversaries, private events for guests ranging from 20 to 1500.
• Greeting and checking in guests.
• Anticipate guests’ needs by learning their preferences, allergies, dislikes, etc.
• Serve entrees and platters, wine, and drinks for guests.
• Assists with dismantling equipment and closing venues.
• Performing all duties with discretion and professionalism. Chipotle – Restaurant and Catering – Glen Allen, Virginia Crew Member August 2020 – January 2021
• Greeting customers and taking orders.
• Preparing meals and packaging food items.
• Preparing food and ingredients.
• Assisted with opening and closing the store.
Tennis Coach – Private Lessons – Madrid, Spain January 2013 – June 2015
• Individual and Collective Lessons: 2 to 4 people
• Taught beginner to advanced levels.
• Taught different techniques and movements.
• Excellent customers’ reviews.
Exedra – Arquitectura & Design – Madrid, Spain
Office Assistant March 2012 – June 2015
• Managed inbound and outbound calls with clients.
• Greeting and directing visitors.
• Checked email and correspondence.
• Collecting and presenting information.
• Answering questions and performing routine clerical, data entry, and work orders. EDUCATION
Associate of Science Degree
General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, Virginia - 2015-2019
Business Administration
University Rey Juan Carlos
Madrid, Spain – 2012 - 2015
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
• Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Software skills: Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Use of Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Tik Tok)
• Played in semi-professional tennis tournaments throughout Europe.