Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Internships

EMILY LANCASTER

Mission BBQ
Christiansburg
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Elementary Education and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Work History

Gsr, Expo, Drl, Catering

4 Years 6 Months
Mission BBQ | 05.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated self-motivation by taking initiative in completing tasks without supervision.
  • Successfully managed tasks in fast-paced environments to ensure timely completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire new skills and adjust to different tasks.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to provide support and share knowledge.
  • Provided support and assistance to others, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Committed to ongoing professional development through continuous learning efforts.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Host

5 Months
Cracker Barrel | 04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Greeted guests promptly, creating welcoming first impressions and setting positive dining experience tone.
  • Managed waitlist and seating flow, balancing dining room capacity with guest preferences.
  • Coordinated with servers and management to maintain efficient table turnover and smooth service.
  • Resolved guest concerns professionally, de-escalating issues and supporting service recovery efforts.
  • Monitored dining room floor plans, ensuring balanced seating and consistent guest flow.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 05-2026

Elementary Education

  • Council For Exceptional Children Member

High School Diploma

Christiansburg High School | Christiansburg, VA | 05-2023
  • 3.8 GPA
  • National Honors Society Member

Skills

Team training
Organizational skills
Collaborative teamwork
Guest service
Order management
Catering management
Adaptability
First aid certification

Accomplishments

  • National Honor Society
  • Volunteered over 100 hours in various community service opportunities

Certification

Took a computer information class in high school and was certified in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Timeline

Gsr, Expo, Drl, Catering

Mission BBQ
05.2022 - CurrentRead More

Host

Cracker Barrel
04.2021 - 09.2021Read More

Liberty University

Bachelor of Education from Elementary Education
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Christiansburg High School

High School Diploma
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Internships

Completed my student teaching semester at Falling Branch Elementary in a fifth grade classroom

EMILY LANCASTER