Connor White
Chesapeake
Summary
Motivated Psychology graduate with experience in customer service and game development, demonstrating strong communication, adaptability, and leadership skills. Eager to contribute to behavioral health, human services, or government sectors while gaining hands-on experience. Long-term goal includes pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
FOSA (Front of House Service Associate)
Target
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, delivering tailored recommendations to enhance their shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline store operations and improve overall service efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient store operations.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe front-of-store environment through proactive cart collection and thorough inspections.
- Handled donations and hazardous materials in accordance with company safety procedures.
Sales Associate
711 Gas Station
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries.
- Provided prompt and friendly customer service in busy retail environment.
- Provided excellent customer experience by resolving issues with expertise within 2 minutes.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Executed structured prioritization of tasks to meet service targets effectively.
- Recommended and located merchandise based on customer preferences.
- Helped ensure safety compliance by aiding patrons with their loads.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Cook
Pizza Hut
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Optimized flavor profiles through strategic adjustment of dish seasonings.
- Customized ingredient amounts and cooking durations.
- Trained staff to enhance performance and efficiency. to increase productivity.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies 30% of the time while the manager handled it 70% of the time I was there Just in case he didn't know what he should do.
- Coordinated restocking efforts to optimize ingredient availability for consistent food preparation.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Coordinated restocking efforts to maintain ingredient availability.
- Oversaw staff training to enhance compliance with culinary procedures and standards.
- Managed order prioritization to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Contributed to smooth teamwork operations, ensuring rapid and accurate dish preparation.
- Guided personnel to increase productivity.
- Oversaw staff training to optimize compliance with culinary procedures.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies 30% of the time while the manager handled it 70% of the time I was their Just incase he didn't know what he should do .
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Conducted pre- and post-shift inventory assessments to maintain accurate records.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Moved pans and trays of food to ensure smooth kitchen operations. and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Conducted pre- and post-shift inventory assessments to maintain accurate records.
Busser
Pirates Cove Restaurant
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Fostered engaging interactions with customers to enhance bar atmosphere.
- Coordinated essential task completion among employees during high-demand periods to maintain service quality.
- Organized table setups for enhanced ambiance and optimized guest satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized chairs, booths, and highchairs.
- Ensured swift resolution of cleanliness and table configuration complaints.
- Arranged table setups to enhance ambiance and elevate guest satisfaction.
- Resolved cleanliness and table configuration complaints promptly to ensure a positive dining experience.
- Communicated breakage concerns to supervisors to ensure timely action.
- Escalated breakage concerns to higher authorities for resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Virginia Weslyan University
Virginia Beach, VA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Indian River Highschool
Chesapeake, VA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Customer Service
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Rapport Building
- Effective communication
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Networking skills
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduate from Virginia Wesleyan University.
- Balanced employment and full-time education while completing my degree.
- Honors graduate and AVID program participant.
- Five+ years of customer service experience.
- Independent game developer with experience in long-term project planning and collaboration.
- YMCA youth volunteer.
- First Generation College Graduate
Timeline
FOSA (Front of House Service Associate)
Target
03.2026 - Current
Sales Associate
711 Gas Station
07.2024 - 01.2026
Cook
Pizza Hut
05.2022 - 03.2024
Busser
Pirates Cove Restaurant
08.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Virginia Weslyan University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Indian River Highschool
05.2001 -