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Skylar Dover

Columbia

Summary

I graduated from University of South Carolina with double major in Criminology and Psychology, achieving Cum Laude honors and a 3.6 GPA. Demonstrated strong time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with a regular work schedule. Developed effective communication abilities through interactions in diverse environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Server

Grill Marks
Columbia
09.2022 - Current
  • Responded to customer inquiries about menu items or services offered by the restaurant.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with co-workers and customers alike through friendly communication.
  • Checked back with guests periodically to ensure satisfaction with food and service.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing excellent customer service.
  • Assisted other servers as needed during peak hours or special events.
  • Provided menu recommendations and answered questions regarding food ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Increased beverage and dessert sales by 10% by appealing to customers' interests.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.

Restaurant Worker

Pizza Man and Games
Clover
06.2017 - 08.2021
  • Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
  • Inspected dining room areas for cleanliness including wiping down tables, chairs, windowsills, counters, shelves.
  • I took the initiative to train new hires on their responsibilities.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • I took on management responsibilities while the managers were on breaks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05-2025

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Research techniques
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Task prioritization
  • High volume dining
  • Relationship management
  • Data interpretation and entry
  • Critical thinking
  • Child psychology knowledge
  • Psychology knowledge
  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking
  • Active listening
  • Self-motivated

Accomplishments

  • Cum Laude Honors
  • Employee of the month at Grill Marks and Pizza Man and Games
  • Gained a leadership role at Pizza Man and Games
  • Received Philosophical Excellence Award for presenting multiple philosophical arguments to a class
  • Made it to regional competition in three NATS singing competitions

Affiliations

  • I took voice lessons for classical singing
  • I taught myself how to play electric guitar and piano

References

Amy Adams

Pizza Man and Games Owner

(704)650-6367

Cyndi Hattabaugh 

Grill Marks General Manager

(803)238-7995

cyndi@larkinsrestaurants.com

Derek Grice

Grill Marks Manager

(803)565-7044

derek@larkinsrestaurants.com

Timeline

Restaurant Server

Grill Marks
09.2022 - Current

Restaurant Worker

Pizza Man and Games
06.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Carolina

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