Kalaheo Benz is seeking a position that utilizes research and writing skills. They have customer service experience from roles at TGI Fridays, where they were promoted to Server Coach, and Sonic Drive-In. They graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication specializing in Journalism and Media Studies.
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Kalaheo Benz
9340 Kingsmount DrApartmentB, Saint Louis,Missouri63123
T: (314) 852- 0973 E: kbenz1@slu.edu
Objective To obtain a position with a growing, progressive firm that can fully utilize and my journalistic research and writing
skills, customer-service experience, and my exuberance and desire to further develop both personally and
professionally.
Experience TGI Fridays – Saint Louis, Missouri August 2011 to Present
Further developed customer service skills through waiting tables and managing carry out orders for 20 hours per
week while pursuinga Bachelor of Arts degree.
Promoted to Server Coach, allowingthe further development of coaching, communications and leadershipskills.
Managedprojects for TGIFriday’s (Socialmedia management, employee of the monthandserver contest)
Participated in monthly meetings to discuss issues facing the store and collaborated with fellow coaches to
developsolutions.
St. Louis Powerhitters – Saint Louis, Missouri October 2010 to June 2011
Served as Assistant Coach for a highschool age, boys select volleyball team.
Assistedinthe development ofsportsmanshipand athletic skillsof team members.
Organized team practices, clinics andtournaments.
Sonic Drive-In – Saint Louis, Missouri March 2008 to August 2011
Developedcustomer service, cash handling, and cross-selling skills and in a fast pacedfoodservice environment
(Drive-Thru and Car-Hop Server).
Accuratelyand successfullypreparedcustomer orders (Food PreparationandCook).
Education Saint Louis University – Saint Louis, Missouri 2010 - 2014
Graduate (May2014) - Bachelor of Arts in Communication, specializing in Journalism andMedia Studies.
Skills Microsoft Office proficient (Word, Excel, Power Point)
WordpressBlogging (http://kalaheobenz.wordpress.com/)
Google Drive
Photoshop
Illustrator
Final Cut Pro & Video Editing (YouTube Account:KalaheoBenz)
Social Media Management (Twitter Handle: @Mytopstory)
Customer Service
Food Preparation
Coaching & Training
Volleyball
ReferencesandWritingSamples available upon request.