- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Creative Writing
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
Maja Bukhari
Fairfax
Summary
Dedicated professional with diverse experience and skills. Known for exceptional interpersonal and professional management. Dependable leader, with a strong work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Fairfax, VA
12.2025 - Current
- Provided exemplary customer service
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously and maintained service during peak hours.
- Adapted to new technology like 'Clovers' and the 'Aloha' system
- Used previous experience to make regulars
- Cultivated warm relationships with co-workers
Manager/Server/Head Hostess
True Food Kitchen
Fairfax, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Handled large amounts of money nightly.
- Oversaw daily operations with servers, chefs, hosts, to-go specialists, and bartenders.
- Trained managers, servers, and hosts.
- De-escalate interpersonal conflict.
Assistant Director/Set Designer
Student Film-Rehab
Fairfax, VA
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Worked within tight time constraints to create a simple set.
- Eased tension between folks on set.
- Collected information from every single member of the team.
- Created all of our call sheets.
- Managed scheduling.
PA/Script Supervisor
Daira Shah & Lance Maldonado
Baltimore, MD
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Was responsible for notes on each shot for every scene of the 'Highlights' music video.
- Worked closely with our Assistant Director to run last minute errands for costumes, set design, and actors.
- Transported Equipment safely between locations.
- Handled clean up after shoots.
Server/Restaurant Hostess
Cheestique-Shirlington
Arlington, VA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Use apps like OpenTable to organize parties and collect information from guests.
- Responsible for opening and closing the FOH.
- Handled large sections and many moving parts.
- Had extensive wine and cheese knowledge.
Counselor/Before and After School Care Assistant
Atlantic Shores Christian School
Chesapeake, VA
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Organized learning opportunities for the students kindergarten-6th grade during COVID-19.
- Was responsible for dropping the kids off to their classes, parents, and extracurriculars.
- Worked closely with a co-counselor from 7:30am-5pm
- Collaborated with other counselors to create engaging activities for the students.
Education
Film And Video Studies (Screenwriting)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Atlantic Shores Christian School (Secondary Campus)
Chesapeake, VA05-2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Staff training and development
- Staff supervision
- Performance reviewing
- Employee performance evaluation
- Policy enforcement
Interests
Timeline
Server
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
12.2025 - Current
Assistant Director/Set Designer
Student Film-Rehab
04.2025 - 05.2025
PA/Script Supervisor
Daira Shah & Lance Maldonado
02.2025 - 02.2025
Manager/Server/Head Hostess
True Food Kitchen
08.2022 - Current
Server/Restaurant Hostess
Cheestique-Shirlington
10.2021 - 08.2022
Counselor/Before and After School Care Assistant
Atlantic Shores Christian School
06.2020 - 12.2020
Film And Video Studies (Screenwriting)
George Mason University
High School Diploma -
Atlantic Shores Christian School (Secondary Campus)