Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LEADERSHIP
ATHLETICS
Awards
Timeline
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Emerson Peyton Gavin

Richmond,VA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Expo/Food Runner

Wild Ginger
08.2022 - Current
  • Deliver food to customers; prepare dish presentation; make salads/desserts; assemble take-out orders; assist servers; restock condiments, garnishes, and Expo station.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Assisted in training new food runners, improving team efficiency and service quality.

Host/Cashier/Busser

Four Seasons Restaurant
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Greeted customers; guided customers to dining tables; cleaned/reset tables; provided customer service
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.

Data Collector

Ashton Marines
12.2020 - 12.2020
  • Organized data for a tug boat company; categorized names/numbers of mechanical parts and locations; transfer tedious data between spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2028

High School -

James River High School
Midlothian, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective multitasking
  • Problem-solving

  • Cleanliness
  • Food safety
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen communication
  • Table service

LEADERSHIP

  • Captain (11,12), Varsity Volleyball Team, James River High School (8,9,10,11,12)
  • Lead exercises; mentor younger players; communicate with coaches/players, organize team activities
  • Counselor, James River Volleyball Camp (Summers 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Taught grades 4-9 volleyball skills; maintained positive environment; served as drill/activity leader

ATHLETICS

  • Outside Hitter (8,9,10) / Defensive Specialist/Libero (11,12), Varsity Volleyball Team, James River High School
  • Build relationships w/players/coaches; serve as support system for team; mentor players; serve as role model for JV team; attend team meals/activities
  • Outside Hitter (6,7,8,9), National Club Team, Richmond Volleyball Club
  • Attend practices/tournaments; participate in strength/conditioning; support team/coaches; attend team bonding events

Awards

National Honors Society (11,12), Honor Roll (9,10,11,12), Honors (9,10,11,12), Dean’s List (9,10,11,12), Coach’s Award, Volleyball (10), Varsity Letter, Volleyball (9,10,11,12)

Timeline

Expo/Food Runner

Wild Ginger
08.2022 - Current

Host/Cashier/Busser

Four Seasons Restaurant
06.2022 - 08.2022

Data Collector

Ashton Marines
12.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Virginia Commonwealth University

High School -

James River High School
Emerson Peyton Gavin