Gabrielle Ryder
Amherst
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated college student and worker. Excelling in customer service and team collaboration. Proven ability to multitask effectively while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Recognized for resolving complaints swiftly and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, contributing to an exceptional dining experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Dan Hunt
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring every guest felt valued and attended to promptly.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order delivery and accuracy in food presentation.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of menu items, assisting customers with recommendations and dietary restrictions.
- Processed customer payments efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and credit transactions.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness in dining and service areas.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
- Prepared tables for service, ensuring proper settings and cleanliness to enhance guest dining experience.
- Monitored inventory levels, notifying management of low stock to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Supported team members during busy shifts, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
Farm Laborer
Meredith Whecker / Andrew Kurowski
07.2018 - 08.2023
- Participated in harvesting operations by gathering crops and preparing them for market distribution.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and enhance daily farming operations.
- Facilitated training for new workers on safety procedures and equipment operation.
- Performed manual labor tasks, including lifting and transporting materials across the farm.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand.
- Improved farm efficiency through proper maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
- Contributed to overall farm cleanliness by regularly removing debris from fields following harvests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Mohawk Trail Regional High School
Buckland, MA06-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Team collaboration
- Cleanliness
- Order taking
- Attention to detail
- Cash handling
- Decision-making
- Safe food handling
- Handling complaints
- Service prioritization
- Table setting
Timeline
Waitress
Dan Hunt
11.2023 - 10.2025
Farm Laborer
Meredith Whecker / Andrew Kurowski
07.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
High School Diploma -
Mohawk Trail Regional High School