Taliyah Badalamenti
Mesa,AZ
Summary
I graduated high school in 2024 at Eastmark Highschool and have just completed my first year of college. Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to explore different sides of the workforce, gaining a variety of valuable skills through diverse experiences. These roles have helped me grow both personally and professionally, but I’m now looking for something more meaningful—an opportunity where I can make a real difference and contribute to something impactful.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Hostess/Take-Out Server
Brooklyn V's Pizza
Gilbert, AZ
02.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Gilbert, AZ
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Receptionist
She Nails and Lashes
Mesa, AZ
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastmark Highschool
Mesa05-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Effective multitasking
- Phone etiquette
- Customer service expertise
- Greeting guests
- Payment processing
- Guest complaint resolution
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Hostess/Take-Out Server
Brooklyn V's Pizza
02.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Forever 21
07.2024 - 02.2025
Receptionist
She Nails and Lashes
01.2024 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Eastmark Highschool
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