Enthusiastic, hardworking individual seeking the opportunity to inspire participants to harness their creativity within the elements of design.
Enthusiastic, hardworking individual seeking the opportunity to inspire participants to harness their creativity within the elements of design.
EMILY RYAN PALMER
3872 FAIRFAX SQUARE, FAIRFAX, VA 22031
------------| ------------
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Motivated artist seeking new opportunities geared towards helping others. Presents original, dependable creativity along with a strong background. Exhibits management and service industry experience, as well as familiarity to business and corporate-level circumstances. Provides qualities of a resourceful, challenge-seeking team player, and always enthusiastic to assist and/or educate others. Displays exposure to a diverse range of guests, artists, and team members.
WORK HISTORY
Pinot�s Palette - Vienna, VA
Studio Manager/Artist/Instructor | August 2017-April 2018
- Scheduling in-house or mobile events
- Continuously encouraging guests with energy and enthusiasm
- Experimentation of various mediums to offer additional opportunities
- Developing the drive to offer various techniques to painters
- Positive feedback reflecting satisfaction and excitement from painters
- Responsible for providing guests with a positive, unforgettable experience
- Ordering supplies and overseeing stock levels
- Designing advertisement media
Blackfinn Ameripub / Vienna, VA
Server | January 2018 � Current
- Enhanced communication skills
- Promotion of events and featured menus
- Promptly providing a welcoming, cheerful attitude
- Preparing for and hosting large events, with a smile
- Protection of the business and guests by adhering to policies
- Remaining informed, adaptable, and knowledgeable
Cyclone Anaya�s Mexican Kitchen, Merrifield, VA
Key Manager/Bartender/Server | February 2016 � December 2017
- Team building
- Maximizing guest satisfaction
- Strategic planning
- Managing budgets
- Training, supervising and recruiting staff
Levant Restaurant & Lounge, Tyson�s Corner, VA
Barista/Server May 2014 � January 2016
- Cleaning and sanitization of work areas and equipment
- Examining temperatures and equipment to ensure proper functioning
Crystal Aquatics, Chantilly, VA
Lifeguard | May 2010 � August 2015
- Observational and concentration skills
- Maintaining constant surveillance of guests
- Responding immediately to all situations
- Securing the safety of guests
Bazin�s on Church, Vienna, VA
Hostess | December 2013 � August 2014
- Welcoming guests
- Coordinating with the staff about seating availability
- Catering to guests requiring extra attention
- Maintaining an organized environment
- Managing reservations and providing accurate wait times
EDUCATION
James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
Advanced Studies Diploma / Graduated | 2014
Virginia Commonwealth University � School of The Arts
Undergraduate Student / Art Education | 2014-2016
EMILY RYAN PALMER
3872 FAIRFAX SQUARE, FAIRFAX, VA 22031
------------| ------------
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Motivated artist seeking new opportunities geared towards helping others. Presents original, dependable creativity along with a strong background. Exhibits management and service industry experience, as well as familiarity to business and corporate-level circumstances. Provides qualities of a resourceful, challenge-seeking team player, and always enthusiastic to assist and/or educate others. Displays exposure to a diverse range of guests, artists, and team members.
WORK HISTORY
Pinot�s Palette - Vienna, VA
Studio Manager/Artist/Instructor | August 2017-April 2018
- Scheduling in-house or mobile events
- Continuously encouraging guests with energy and enthusiasm
- Experimentation of various mediums to offer additional opportunities
- Developing the drive to offer various techniques to painters
- Positive feedback reflecting satisfaction and excitement from painters
- Responsible for providing guests with a positive, unforgettable experience
- Ordering supplies and overseeing stock levels
- Designing advertisement media
Blackfinn Ameripub / Vienna, VA
Server | January 2018 � Current
- Enhanced communication skills
- Promotion of events and featured menus
- Promptly providing a welcoming, cheerful attitude
- Preparing for and hosting large events, with a smile
- Protection of the business and guests by adhering to policies
- Remaining informed, adaptable, and knowledgeable
Cyclone Anaya�s Mexican Kitchen, Merrifield, VA
Key Manager/Bartender/Server | February 2016 � December 2017
- Team building
- Maximizing guest satisfaction
- Strategic planning
- Managing budgets
- Training, supervising and recruiting staff
Levant Restaurant & Lounge, Tyson�s Corner, VA
Barista/Server May 2014 � January 2016
- Cleaning and sanitization of work areas and equipment
- Examining temperatures and equipment to ensure proper functioning
Crystal Aquatics, Chantilly, VA
Lifeguard | May 2010 � August 2015
- Observational and concentration skills
- Maintaining constant surveillance of guests
- Responding immediately to all situations
- Securing the safety of guests
Bazin�s on Church, Vienna, VA
Hostess | December 2013 � August 2014
- Welcoming guests
- Coordinating with the staff about seating availability
- Catering to guests requiring extra attention
- Maintaining an organized environment
- Managing reservations and providing accurate wait times
EDUCATION
James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
Advanced Studies Diploma / Graduated | 2014
Virginia Commonwealth University � School of The Arts
Undergraduate Student / Art Education | 2014-2016