Arlington, TX *****
************@*****.***
Ky Wilhite
OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic, hard working college student (3.6/4.0 GPA) with exceptional interpersonal skills.
SKILLS
● Serving and Hosting (Fine Dining)
● Bartending & Mixology
● Customer Service
● Editing
● Public speaking experience
● News-writing & Broadcasting experience
● Photojournalism
EXPERIENCE
Awesome Catering, Arlington TX - Server & Bartender November 2024- Current
● Job Description: In this position, I set up chargers, table runners, silverware, and cup arrangements. Each event varies, but I am in charge of clean-up for either serving or bartending position(s).
● Reference:
Steven (CEO)
Oishii Sushi & Pan Asian, Grapevine TX — Server
August 2024 - October 2024
● Job Description: In this position, I served customers sashimi and sushi as well as hot food. I had to memorize extensive menu knowledge to a high quality, and provide an upscale dining experience by; opening wine, and answering questions.
● References:
Audie Bradshaw (General Manager)
Ruston’s Cattle Co., Ennis TX — Server & Bartender November 2023 - July 2024
● Job Description: At this restaurant, I was able to work my way up from a server to bartender. My day to day activities included menu and cocktail knowledge, interacting with customers, and closing duties.
● References:
Justin Ruston (General Manager)
Garrett Chamberlain (Bar Manager)
Oishii Sushi & Pan Asian, Grapevine TX — Server & Trainer September 2023 - November 2023
● Job Description: In this position, I served customers sashimi and sushi as well as hot food. I had to memorize extensive menu knowledge to a high quality, and provide an upscale dining experience by; opening wine, answering questions, and providing white-glove service to private parties. As a trainer, I also helped new employees learn how to serve customers to my best degree.
● References:
Audie Bradshaw (General Manager)
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, DFW-Terminal A — Server May 2023 - August 2023
● Job Description: providing service to all customers flying through DFW Terminal A, with an exquisite and professional knowledge of the menu and beverage items.
● References:
Shaunda (General Manager)
Hard 8 BBQ, Stephenville TX — Cashier & Bartender
June 2022 - December 2022
● Job Description: In this position I helped customers by ringing up food items, preparing alcoholic drinks, cleaning the restaurant, and grabbing any items customers needed.
● References:
■ Caitlin Elliot
Texan News Service (Tarleton State),Stephenville TX — Multiple Spring Semester-2022
● Position Held: Associate Producer
● Job Description: In this position I wrote articles for both online and the newspaper. I also assisted the direction of the weekly Texan TV Broadcast by sending out script assignments and anchoring.
● References:
● Austin Lewter (advisor)
● Email: *******@********.***
● Elizabeth Black (editor-in-chief)
● Phone Number: 940-***-****
● Email: ******@*********.***
Fall Semester- 2021
● Position held: Multimedia Journalist
● Job Description: In this position I wrote articles for both online and the newspaper
● References:
● Austin Lewter (advisor)
● Email: *******@********.***
● Sierra Dyson (editor-in-chief)
● Phone Number: 254-***-****
● Email: ******.*****@**.********.***
Bahama Bucks, Waxahachie TX — Level 2
June 2020 - July 2021
● Job Description: In this position I trained new employees, made sno and smoothies, worked registers, took orders, and attended monthly work meetings.
● References:
● Mark Roux (owner)
Phone Number: 972-***-****
● Manuela Mijares (manager)
Phone Number: 972-***-****
Email: ****.*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
Palmer High School, Palmer TX — Diploma
August 2016 - August 2021
● Navarro College(dual credit program)
● FFA Lonestar Degree
● CPR certification
● Honor Society
Tarleton State University, Stephenville TX
August 2021 - August 2023
● Honors Program
Tarleton Dean’s List (Fall 2022)
Tarleton Dean’s List (Spring 2023)
● Alpha Gamma Delta
Coordinator of Pc’ 21 New-member Experience
Assistant Director of Yell Contest
● Tarleton Panhellenic
Rho Gamma (2022)
AWARDS
● TABC Certification
● Food Handlers Certification