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Overview
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Emma MacDonald

Antigonish,Nova Scotia

Summary

Equipped with the skills to perform tasks both effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced work
environment. I like to work with strong attention to detail with a hardworking approach. I find myself
seeking out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase overall satisfaction. I am
known to be an asset to multiple teams and organizations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server and Bartender

The Lower Deck
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Greeted guests
  • Took food and beverage orders
  • Placed orders in POS system
  • Answered questions regarding food and menu items
  • Served food/drinks
  • Collected payment
  • Cleaning and customer service
  • Poured drinks
  • Shooter shift: Sold shots
  • Worked satellite bar
  • Opened and closed the bar
  • Trained new employees

Server

Waterfront Warehouse (RCR Group)
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Greeted guests
  • Took both food & beverage orders
  • Placed orders in POS system
  • Answered any questions regarding food, drink, & menu items
  • Served food & drink
  • Collected payment (Cash, gift cards and cards)
  • Cleaning and customer service
  • Opened and closed restaurant
  • Cleared dishes
  • Reset dirty tables
  • Served catering shifts
  • Served buy out events

Server

Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse
05.2024 - 10.2024

Top 3 restaurants in Banff (Tripadvisor)

  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
  • Took food and beverage orders
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables without compromising service quality
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques
  • Food running
  • Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels
  • Served large events


Nanny

Morgan MacDonald & Jaclyn Ferris
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Laundry
  • Grocery shopping
  • Cooked all meals
  • Cared for toddler (2-3 years old)
  • House tidying & deep cleaning
  • Took toddler to daily activities
  • Tended to family dog

Amazon Prime Ambassador

Riddle and Bloom
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with other ambassadors to generate ideas for content
  • Hosted amazon Instagram giveaways
  • Promoted Prime Students

On Site Safety Inspector

Alva Construction LTD
07.2019 - 04.2022
  • Developed recommendations to abate or remediate various problems and improve worker safety
  • Checked a wide range of workplace environments to verify employers' policies and workers were in optimal safety
  • Delivered proper PPE (personal protection equipment) to job sites
  • Gave toolbox talks to jobs site crew

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional Highschool
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
06-2019

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Planning
  • Food and beverage running
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Process transactions
  • Approachability
  • Collaboration talent
  • Patience

Certification

  • Leadership for Excellence (2024)
  • Alberta ProServe (2024)
  • QLD RSA (2024)
  • First Aid & CPR (2024)


Timeline

Server

Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse
05.2024 - 10.2024

Nanny

Morgan MacDonald & Jaclyn Ferris
09.2023 - 03.2024

Server

Waterfront Warehouse (RCR Group)
05.2023 - 10.2023

Amazon Prime Ambassador

Riddle and Bloom
01.2023 - 03.2023

Server and Bartender

The Lower Deck
05.2022 - 09.2022

On Site Safety Inspector

Alva Construction LTD
07.2019 - 04.2022
  • Leadership for Excellence (2024)
  • Alberta ProServe (2024)
  • QLD RSA (2024)
  • First Aid & CPR (2024)


Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics

St. Francis Xavier University

High School Diploma -

Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional Highschool
Emma MacDonald