Jessica Overby
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in customer service and sales, notably at Olive Garden Restaurant. Excelled in maintaining high customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated proficiency in cash handling and sales expertise, contributing to revenue growth. Skilled in creating welcoming environments and efficiently managing high-volume dining situations. Skills
Work History
Waitress
Olive Garden Restaurant, Montgomery, AL December 2017 - Current Montgomery, AL 36106
334-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Dining area maintenance
Liquor, wine, and food service
Dining customer service
Cash handling
High volume dining
Greeting guests
Upselling
Customer service
Point of sale operatins
Order accuracy
Hospitality and accommodation
Menu recommendations
Serving expertise
Sales expertise
Front-of-house display creation
Table bussing
Ordering procedures
Safe food handling
Allergy awareness
Order delivery
Physical stamina
Food presentation
Verbal and written communication
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts. Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables. Waitress
Applebee's Grill + Bar, Montgomery, AL May 2014 - June 2016 Clerk
Alabama Department of Revenue, Montgomery, AL October 2006 - January 2014 Cashier
Chick-fil-A, Montgomery, AL February 2004 - July 2004 Telemarketer
ASK Telemarketer, Montgomery, AL July 2002 - December 2002 Education
Auburn University Montgomery at Montgomery, AL
Bachelor in Criminal Justice
H. Council Trenholm State Technical College at Montgomery, AL Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems
Adult Education at Montgomery, AL
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs. Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers. Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables. Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers. Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs. Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts. Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information. Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures. Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness. Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests. Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales. Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels. Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs. Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns. Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs. Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs. Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy. Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business. Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases. Recorded contact information of customers and potential customers in internal database. Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline. Handled high-volume telemarketing operations with expert use of client management software and computer dialing.
Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas. GED in GED April 2003
References
Mrs. Nancy Turkey
Mr. Bill Gardener
Mrs. Cynthia Derico
Volunteering
I volunteered at Mercy House
I volunteered at Montgomery Area Food Bank
I volunteered at Heritage Career and Training Center Institutional Scholarship Scholarship Recipient
Ranked in Top 10% of class