Elijah Richardson

I'm a people-driven professional with a background in hospitality and management who thrives in fast-paced, guest-focused environments. With experience leading teams, driving results, and delivering high-level service.

Server at Mkutano House at San Diego Safari Park (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance) (2026-02 – Present)

• Provide high level service in a fine dining environment to guests answering all questions regarding the menu, allergies, the park, or about the elephants next to our restaurant.
• Work in a collaborative environment with my team to ensure both front and back of house operations are consistent and running smoothly.

Part-Time Camera Operator & Broadcast Assistant at TVX Sports Video (2025-08 – Present)

• Operated professional cameras and assisted with live and recorded broadcasts, ensuring high-quality video capture and smooth production flow.
• Supported technical setup, equipment maintenance, and on-set coordination to meet tight production deadlines.

Property Analyst at Buying America's Homes (2025-01 – 2025-10)

• Analyze properties to determine the value of homes for investment through use of public and private platforms in addition to in-depth discussions had with potential clientele.
• Educate property sellers on the advantages to selling their property through our company and home sale services. I provide a comprehensive breakdown on the time and cost comparisons to selling through another avenue.
• Pitch and negotiate offers for purchasing seller properties.

Store Manager/Head Health Coach at GNC (2023-03 – 2024-12)

(promoted from Store Associate after 1 year)

• Maintained and upheld company policy and workplace standards with professionalism and integrity.
• Interviewed, educated, and trained new hires with patience and understanding.
• Processed and ordered regular shipments of products and store supplies to maintain consistent and regular stocking of store products.
• Led my team and held them to high standards when it came to our sales numbers, consistently being a top 5 store in our district of 17 stores on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Passionately helped build health and wellness plans with our guests based on their personal needs, goals, and lifestyle.

Server at Anthony's Chophouse/3UP Rooftop Bar (2021-05 – 2022-05)

• Provided high quality efficient food and beverage service while giving a personal experience to each group of guests serviced.
• Regularly worked banquet events for high end customers such as NFL players, NBA players, and corporate business leaders, providing top end service while maintaining professionalism.

Inside Sales Representative at Consumers Alliance Processing Corporation (2020-05 – 2021-04)

• Analyzed credit reports to best service eligible clients with the right debt relief program to meet their financial needs.
• Sought potential clients with persistence through maximizing my phone call output, bringing passion to each client conversation, and by having resilience in the face of resistance.
• Educated clients on the benefits of debt management and debt settlement programs, how they work, and would put together the proper program to meet the individual financial needs and goals of each client.

Bachelor of Science in Communications Media w/Emphasis in Film Production – John Paul the Great Catholic University (2018-10 – 2024-03)