MELEAH KIRTNER
Wytheville
Summary
Dynamic professional with a background in modeling at New York Model Management, showcasing adaptability and strong personal branding. Proven leadership as a college basketball player, emphasizing teamwork and conflict resolution. Adept in time management and fitness training, consistently achieving optimal performance under pressure while delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Model
New York Model Management
New York
01.2025 - Current
- Attended casting calls, fittings, shows and shoots.
- Maintained a positive attitude while working long hours under challenging conditions at times.
- Gathered photographs, print advertisements, and digital media to build portfolio of work.
Waitress
7 Dogs Brew Pub
Wytheville
08.2024 - 11.2028
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wythe County Public Schools
Wytheville
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Distributed worksheets and homework assignments from head teacher to assist with classroom operations.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
College Basketball Player
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
- Maintained eligibility requirements to keep team position.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Attended all scheduled practices and training sessions to maintain peak athletic performance.
- Followed rigorous practice schedule, maintained dress requirements and always contributed to team improvements.
- Managed emotions under pressure in order to stay focused on winning.
- Represented team at professional sporting activities, in media interviews and in support of charitable causes.
- Collaborated with teammates on strategy execution during practice sessions and games.
- Demonstrated sportsmanship at all times while representing the college basketball program.
- Communicated with diverse group of fellow athletes, coaches, and game officials to maintain positivity and good sportsmanship.
Restaurant Hostess
Cootie Brown's
Johnson City
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Received and recorded patrons' dining reservations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Distributed menus to guests, led to tables and gave initial information about service staff or specials.
- Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
- Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Education K-12)
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2021
High School Diploma -
George Wythe High School
Wytheville, VA05-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Physical fitness training
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Fitness maintenance
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Personal branding
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Healthy lifestyle
- Time management abilities
- Client communication
Timeline
Model
New York Model Management
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wythe County Public Schools
10.2024 - 12.2024
Waitress
7 Dogs Brew Pub
08.2024 - 11.2028
Restaurant Hostess
Cootie Brown's
03.2022 - 04.2022
College Basketball Player
East Tennessee State University
07.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Education K-12)
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Wytheville Community College
High School Diploma -
George Wythe High School
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