Server/ Bartender - Northside Bistro - Raleigh, NC
(2024-02 - 2025-11)
- Directed and explained diverse menu thoroughly
- Adhered to dietary restrictions and helped create meals off the menu to satisfy specific needs
- Prepared bar for expedition of craft cocktails for customers and stocked bar for easily accessible spirits
Bartender - Trophy Brewing - Raleigh, NC
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Learned to extract fruit and evaporate garnishes
- Organized walk-in cooler consisting of kegs, wine and canned beer
Manager/ Bartender - Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar - Raleigh, NC
(2022-02 - 2024-03)
- In charge of efficiently opening, maintaining operation and successfully closing the restaurant
- Learned to prep, describe and serve a variety of oysters while orchestrating other kitchen duties
- Attained spirits and other necessary consumable products for the restaurant to run smoothly
Server/ Bartender / Trainer/ Manager - Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Raleigh, NC
(2020-01 - 2022-02)
- Trained new waiters and floor staff on restaurant protocols, menu items, and guest service expectations
- Provided trainees with constant feedback and communication
- Managed opening and closing duties
- Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipating additional needs and happily fulfilled requests
Server/ Bartender - Ruth's Chris Steak House - Raleigh, NC
(2019-10 - 2021-05)
- Anticipated and addressed guests service needs and monitored dining room & bar to ensure optimal guest experience
- Provided efficient service in a high-volume establishment
Interiorscaping Technician - Green Effect - Raleigh, NC
(2018-05 - 2018-09)
- Interiorscaping of tropical house plants in various offices located in the triangle area
- Responsible for watering, fertilizing and proper pest control management practices
- Assisted in propagative tasks to maintain and increase plant inventory
Landscaper - New Garden Plant Nurseries - Greensboro, NC
(2017-09 - 2018-05)
- Led landscape renovation including removal of leaves, pruning, and planting new specimens
- Guided and trained to operate heavy equipment while expediting plant material to and from trucks
Landscaper - New Nature Landscapes/Green Worx Landscaping/SmartScapes - Greensboro, NC
(2016-10 - 2019-01)
- Responsible for plant collection and placement appropriate for their locality, exposure, aspect, soil and landscape design
- Identified unhealthy plants for treatment or removal
Intern - Plant Delights Nursery - Garner, NC
(2011-05 - 2011-08)
- Worked with both propagation and research departments
- Assisted with maintaining field plant material through pruning, scheduled fertilization, pest control, diagnostic and corrective measures of garden succession
- Learned to propagate exotic species while practicing vital nutrient, sanitation procedures, and implementing temperature controls
- Practiced knowledge in seed and pollen collection
- Installed new raised beds while implementing irrigation systems and proper plant placement
Research Assistant - Research Assistant (Floriculture Department) - Raleigh, NC
(2008-05 - 2010-12)
- Aided NC State professors, doctoral candidates, and master's students in the requirements of their research
- Gained basic knowledge in pesticide application, pruning techniques, pH/EC testing and plant propagation
- Learned to regulate a watering and weeding schedule for specific studies while creating grow logs
Agriculture Teacher - Pinecrest High School - Southern Pines, NC
(2013-08 - 2014-01)
- Taught grades 9-12 (Horticulture I, Horticulture II, and Landscaping)
- Designed a new parking lot (created a budget, installed new specimens, & created a maintenance schedule)
- Trained the plant identification team for regional rally competition
Biotechnology Teacher - Carrington Middle School - Durham, NC
(2011-09 - 2013-06)
- Lead new Agriculture Program with focus on biotechnology
- Engaged students through labs, use of technology and hands-on learning experiences
- Successful development of a provisional classroom greenhouse and garden
- Collaborated with area biotechnology companies for classroom teaching materials
