McKenna Whitney
Saint Peter,MN
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Alumni Office Student Worker
Gustavus Adolphus College Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement
09.2024 - Current
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Created and managed project plans and timelines.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Front of House Staff Member
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
Receptionist / Shuttle Driver
Gustavus Adolphus Community Engagement Center
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Catering Server
Crave Catering And Delivery
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN05-2026
High School Diploma -
Anoka High School
Anoka, MN06-2022
Skills
- Reception assistance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Telephone system operation
- Presentation creation
- Organized and efficient
- Fast learner
- Table resetting
- Hostess support
- Hospitality service expertise
- Table bussing
Timeline
Alumni Office Student Worker
Gustavus Adolphus College Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement
09.2024 - Current
Front of House Staff Member
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2024 - 05.2025
Catering Server
Crave Catering And Delivery
05.2023 - 11.2024
Receptionist / Shuttle Driver
Gustavus Adolphus Community Engagement Center
10.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
High School Diploma -
Anoka High School
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