COURTNEY GILSON
*** *. *** ****** *** #*** WICHITA, KS 67202 515-***-**** zlnhem@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: SEEKING A CHALLENGING POSITION IN A WELL-ORGANIZED COMPANY THAT WILL FULLY USE A DIVERSITY OF SKILL SETS
QUALITIES AND SKILLS
• Adaptability and flexibility with dynamic actions
• Extraordinary resistance to stress with developed judgment skills
• Efficient communication and time management skills
• Outstanding multi-tasking and interpersonal skills
• Works well with all personality types
• Thorough understanding of hospitality concepts
• Detail oriented and proficient with Microsoft Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sept 2010 - Present Private Child Care Provider Wichita, KS
Nanny
• Provided child care for four children ages 4-8
• Responsible for organizing and executing daily responsibilities such as transportation to and from activities, studying, meals, housekeeping, baths, shopping, laundry, and entertainment
• Plan and organize entertainment and educational outings
Sept 20011 - Present Private Child Care Provider Andover, KS
Nanny
• Responsible for the care of four children ages 4-10
• Meal preparation, light house keeping, transportation, bathing
• Effectively handle interventions between children when disagreements arise
• Assist children with homework and school projects
• Report any problems or situations that need to be addressed to the parents
August 2009 – Feb 2010 Texas Roadhouse Cedar Falls, IA
Server/waitress
• Friendly interaction with customers
• Took orders and performed other wait-staff duties in required sequence
• Maintained positive attitude when handling food complaints
• Executed time management to insure smooth transition between courses
• Used POS systems for all order submissions and currency transactions
• Performed sanitation and cleaning duties to health code regulation standards
• Communicated with fellow employees and provided help when necessary
Jan 2008 - Sept 2009 Cedar Rapids Golf & Country Club Cedar Rapids, IA
Server/Waitress
• Served food in a variety of atmospheres
• Bartending and wine presentation
• Memorized and informed customers of daily specials
• Stocked service areas with necessary supplies
• Performed food preparation duties
• Ensured meal satisfaction and took action to correct any problems
• Entered orders into POS system for transmittal to kitchen staff
• Responded to telephone requests for take out orders or any dining questions
• Familiarized myself with a changing menu and knowledge about how menu items were prepared, making suggestions upon request
• Followed sanitation requirements as prescribed by supervisor
Summer 2006, 2007 Urbandale Golf & Country Club Urbandale, IA
Head Lifeguard
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Supervision of pool activity/Private swim lessons
• Responsible for opening and closing duties as well as chemical testing and maintenance
EDUCATION
August 2009- May 2010 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
Accounting/Business Courses
Women’s Ruby Team
Accounting Club
Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity
August 2007- May 2009 Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
Dean’s List
August 2003- June 2007 Urbandale High School Urbandale, IA
Graduating Class of 2007
Class Rank 35/286 GPA 3.97
17 College Credits/DMACC
Organizations: Character Counts, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DECA Business Club
VOLUNTEER /COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• City Life Church Nursery
• City Life Church Kid’s Life
• Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
• Special Olympics
• Urbandale Parks and Recreation Board Member
• Urbandale Community School
o Middle School Tutor
o Elementary Summer Basketball camp
o UGRA Summer Track Program
o Safety City Volunteer
o Kindergarten reading volunteer
REFERENCES:
Shelly Green
Private Employer
Childcare
Alisha Sanchez
Private Employer
Childcare
Alberto Lacayo or Lisa Bachman
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Manager
Danielle Michel
CRCC
Co-worker
Mark Tiby
Urbandale High School
Basketball Coach
Sara Kizzier
Urbandale School District
Classroom teacher
More References available upon Request