Lola Bennett

Minneapolis, Minnesota - adz0cl@r.postjobfree.com- 734-***-**** - Pronouns (she/her)

Education

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN College of Liberal Arts Anticipated: May, 2027

Bachelor of (Arts) in Major: Undecided

Work Experience

The Pulpo Group Ann Arbor, Michigan

Server, Hostess August 2022 - August 2023

- Greeted and accommodated guests building positive experience from first interactions.

- Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests.

- Prioritized multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed throughout service.

- Helped customers pair wine, cocktails, and mocktails with their meal to better their experience. Was professionally trained by a sommelier to become knowledgeable about wine varieties and regions. Veterans Memorial Park and Pool Ann Arbor, Michigan Lifeguard, Cashier June 2022 - August 2023

- Monitored the pool to identify individuals in distress or other emergency situations.

- Attended regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings to keep up with policies.

- Developed strong working relationships with other employees and the general public.

- Used POS system to complete purchases and returns for customers. Sparrow Meat Market Ann Arbor, Michigan

Butchers Assistant and Cashier March 2021 - August 2022

- Restocked shelves with current merchandise, taking time to arrange attractive, eye-catching displays.

- Engaged customers and built connections using a positive, upbeat attitude, assisting them when needed.

- Stayed on top of policy changes and promotions by obtaining thorough knowledge of products sold to better serve customers with current information.

- Kept employee and customer areas clean, neat and ready for any challenge by using slow periods to tackle routine housekeeping needs.

- Boosted team success by working well with all members and cross-training in different positions and departments.

Skills and Achievements

- Skilled in using microsoft office and Rstudio

- Intermediate German speaker

- CPR/AED and Lifeguard certified by red cross

- Volunteers for food gatherers at the Robert J. Delonis homeless shelter

- Member of the National Honors Society

- Former secretary of my high school student council

- Avid Volunteer for the Ann Arbor Branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, was appointed to represent the Michigan branch at March on the Hill, an event where they speak to congress in Washington D.C.

Contact this candidate