Alison Olhava847-707-5181

Alisonmarie2214@gmail.com

2315 S Sacramento Ave, Chicago IL, 60623

___________________________________ Skills and Qualifications Wide range of food service

experience, including FOH and BOH, providing a unique understanding of what makes a restaurant successful

Ability to learn quickly, easily memorize new menus,take on leadership roles, and adapt to a wide variety of situations

Comfort with fast paced and high volume environments

Passion for delicious food and superb customer service

EducationThe University of Chicago 08/2012 05/2013: M.A. Sociology

Master of the Arts Program in the Social Sciences

American university

08/2009 05/2012: B.A. Sociology and Political Theory

Graduated May 2012 Major GPA: 3.8/ 4.0 Received Dean's

Academic Scholarship

adlai e stevenson highschool

08/2005 06/2009: High School Diploma

Graduated June 2009 High Honor Roll 8

consecutive semesters Achieved the Illinois

AP Scholar Award

Alison Olhava 847-707-5181 Alisonmarie2214@gmail.com

Work ExperienceFarmhouse tavern

10/2014 Present: Hostess Managed reservations

and seating times andlocations to maximizethe number of customers served andthe excellence of the customer service they

received Greeted customers,

accompanied them to appropriate seats, and checked coats

Assisted in busing and setting tables,

and serving food Maintained properly

stocked and appealing menus, candle displays, and bathrooms

Freshii 05/2014 10/2-014: Lead Line Cook and Cashier

Memorized and prepared menu items while checking quality and accuracy of all items prepared by team

Trained new employees Maintained ingredients on

line and stocked goods Prepared all retail items

Cleaned restaurant and prepared it to open and close

Took orders and operated cash register

Native Foods Cafe 05/2013 05/2014: Server and Cashier

Served meals to guests, checked on guests to ensure satisfaction, and bused tables

Took orders, answered

customer questions, and operated cash register

Prepared house-made beverages and stocked retail items

cleaned restaurant and prepared it to open and close

American University Student Job Board 08/2009 05/2012: House Manager and Organization Specialist

Systematically organized kitchens, offices, storage spaces, and other areas

Planned and cooked all of client's meals

Shopped for client's groceries and other necessities

Tutored and transported client's children to and

from school and other activities

Washed client's laundry and dishes and regularly cleaned houses

Perks Cafe 06/2007 08/2009: Shift Manager and Barista

Prepared coffee, espresso, and other beverages

Trained new employees Took orders, answered

customer questions, and operated cash register

Stocked all retail items Cleaned store and

prepared it to open and

close Completed closing

paperwork and deposited daily cash drops in bank

Alison Olhava 847-707-5181 Alisonmarie2214@gmail.com