1. M. Elizabeth Vance
118 Stanton Hall Lane, Franklin, TN 37069
primary phone/cell: 615.838.0353
email: m.elizabeth.vance@gmail.com
Introduction & Objective
As someone who has a passion for gaining experience and seeking opportunities, I am
aware of how valuable work ethic, courtesy and keeping a level head can be; in not
only one’s workplace but in one’s lifestyle as a whole.
I am currently seeking full time employment in a career where I will lead others and
serve clients and customers efficiently above and beyond company satisfaction,
utilizing my skills and experience creatively and effectively to benefit myself and to
bring valuable assets to my team and company.
Education:
• Franklin High School, Franklin, Tennessee: 2004--2008
• University of Tennessee, Martin, Tennessee: 2008--2010
Field(s) of Study:
• Major: History, Minor: Philosophy; German
• Attended courses in Ancient World and American History, Psychology,
Ethics, Philosophy, History of Philosophy, German, Spanish, Japanese,
Writing Composition, Music Theory, Visual Communications
Work Experience:
Backwait/Server & Dining Associate (August 2011—April 2012)
• Brentwood Heritage Retirement Center – Brentwood, Tennessee
● Actively engaged in team-oriented tasks such as:
○ stocked serving stations with clean dishes and supplies
○ arranged and moved heavy furniture (tables, chairs, buffet
equipment)
○ assisted the elderly at mealtimes with standard service, as well
as attending to each individual’s needs including but not
limited to providing space and accessibility for dining, kept
track of specific dietary needs, and formed friendly
relationships to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere
○ delivered food to hospital wing kitchen and to individual
apartments quickly and efficiently
○ bussed and reset tables at a fast pace replacing silverware and
cutlery and table linens as the single backwait on staff
○ managed the dining hall market register by keeping track of
food delivery receipts, selling items from the market
○ closed the dining hall and market leaving the workspace clean
and ready for next shift; vacuuming, resetting every table,
sanitizing workspaces and high traffic surface areas, double
checking doors, case display temperatures, and records for
security

2. Deli Clerk at Publix (August 2012—October 2013)
• Publix Shopping Center - Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin, Tennessee
● This position is fast-paced, work intensive and team-based, where
customers were provided with quick and friendly accommodating
service and the workspace kept sanitary far above state required
standards. Duties tended to included:
○ checked and rotated stock on sales floor
○ operated and maintained heavy machinery for safe and
responsible delivery of meat and cheese products to customers
○ prepared food by hand as per Publix guidelines
○ provided each individual customer with full attention and
welcoming service until all their needs were met
○ lead closing team in absence of management to ensure
company guidelines were followed, entire department prepared
for morning shift, machinery, equipment, floors and walls
cleaned and sanitized
○ documented and maintained case, shelf and cooler
temperatures to ensure freshness of products
Interests / Skills:
● Former member of ​Franklin High School Marching Band ​& ​Wind
Ensemble
● Participated in private lessons: Piano – ​1995-1998​; Clarinet –
2001-2005​; Trumpet – ​2005-2006
● Former member of ​UT Martin German Club
● Received commissions for interior paintings in acrylic and watercolor
● Basic skills in the following foreign languages: German (2 yrs of
study); Japanese (.5yrs of study); Spanish (3 yrs of study)
● Visual art; painting in oils, acrylic, watercolor; sketches for design;
digital painting, digital design for brochures/calendars/advertising;
digital photography
● Academic/private study in ancient and modern Western history
● Academic and novel writing and editing; can provide academic
writing samples if desired
Computer Skills:
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, and Internet
• Proficient with Adobe: Photoshop
• Working knowledge in Adobe Illustrator
• Knowledge of basic to intermediate computer management skills
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint
• Experience in video editing
• Basic-to-intermediate HTML coding