Carrie Zhang

Warm, polished, and hospitality-driven service professional with experience creating memorable dining experiences through genuine guest connections and attentive, thoughtful service. Passionate about welcoming guests with professionalism, positive energy, and attention to detail while thriving in collaborative, fast-paced restaurant environments. Dedicated to delivering seamless service that encourages guests to return and recommend the experience to others.

Waitress and Bartender at Mario's Restaurant (2024-08 – 2025-12)

• Curated attentive service from start to finish, ensuring every guest felt welcomed, valued, and cared for.
• Guided guests through food, wine, beer, and cocktail selections by confidently answering questions and providing personalized recommendations.
• Mixed and served cocktails while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Coordinated with kitchen and bar teams to ensure accurate orders, timely service, and a smooth dining experience.
• Ran food promptly and accurately while maintaining exceptional presentation and quality standards.
• Bussed and reset tables efficiently to maintain a clean, polished, and inviting dining room.
• Restocked bar and dining room inventory throughout service to support uninterrupted operations.
• Built lasting relationships with guests through warm, genuine interactions, contributing to repeat business and positive dining experiences.
• Earned guest trust through attention to detail, thoughtful food and beverage presentation, and consistent, attentive service in a fast-paced environment.
• Assisted with opening and closing responsibilities while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and hospitality.

Software Engineering & Game Development Internships (2022 – 2024)

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex technical projects under tight deadlines.
• Communicated effectively across engineering, design, and production teams to solve problems and improve workflows.
• Developed strong attention to detail, organization, and adaptability while managing multiple priorities.
• Thrived in collaborative, fast-paced environments where professionalism and accountability were essential.

Bachelor's Degree