1. Marquell M. Washington
(202) 910-5900,marquellwas@gmail.com
University: 2251 Sherman Ave NW Permanent: 318 west 121st
Washington, DC 20009 Harlem, NY 10027
Education
Howard University, Washington, DC
Major: Political Science Minor: Business Administration
Expected Graduation Date: May 2016
Professional Experience
September 2013- Present Jerk@Nite Jamaican Catering Cuisine, Logistic Specialist
Facilitate flow of incoming guest and reservation guest throughout the restaurant
Record reservations and request through a POS system
Present working knowledge of Jamaican culture
Take and prepare catering orders
January 2015- May 2015 Carolina Kitchen, Server
Three Week training program for working knowledge of menu and serving techniques
Responsible for sections of a minimum of three tables
Trained in Bussing tables and always Alcohol Awareness Policies
September 2014- January 2015 Kafe Leopold’s Georgetown, Server/Host
Facilitate flow of incoming guest and reservation guest throughout the restaurant
Record reservations and request through a POS system
Present working knowledge of Austrian tradition and standards
Bus Tables and Take orders in Kafe style restaurant
July 2014 – September 2014 The Hamilton- Clyde’s Restaurant Group, Host
Facilitate flow of incoming guest and reservation guest throughout the restaurant
Record reservations and request through a POS system
Trained in American Protocol Standard of Service
Exhibittraits of relentless effortand superior customer satisfaction
April 2012-August 2012 Six Flags, New Jersey- Sales Associate
Coordinated “FlashPass Device” training program to company customers.
Organized and taught thousands of Six Flags guests weekly.
Generated company revenue above targeted goals.Trained in selling techniques and maximized company cash
collection.
Recommended sales strategies and encouraged different ways to approach great customer service
July 2010- September 2011 McDonald’s, New Jersey -Team Leader
Helped facilitate and organize team members to meet their quotas at their individual workstations in the
establishment.
Led the campaign for grade A cleanliness and fast service in kitchen section of store
Leadership & Volunteer Experience
October 2012 – October 2013 Mr. Charles R. Drew Hall
Wrote and implemented community platform called “Rebirth of a Mindset”
Lobbied with University staff and administration to put on events and build platform
October 2012 – May 2013 Scholar Connection
Actively participated in youth mentorship program in partnership with Washington D.C. College Tribe
Contributed to end of the year ceremony with spoken word presentation
2. Assist in the coaching and training of a new step team of twenty-one freshmen
Improve visibility of the new freshman step team
Sept. 2008-May 2009 Breakthrough New York, New York -Program Assistant
Tutored sixth grade scholars in English and writing resulting in grades of 90 and above
Assisted in selecting new scholars to participate in the enrichment program
Created a new systematic filing system for the program office
Awards
Howard University Legacy Scholar:
Criteria: SAT= 1170- 1290, GPA equal or more than 3.0 or ranked #1 or #2 in class
Howard University Drew Hall Honor Society:
Achieved recognition by entire staff of the historic Charles R. Drew Hall Dormitory
Distinguished myself on campus through active participation in school activities and service
New York Knicks Poetry Slam Semi-Finalist:
Performed at a series of open mic competitions throughout New York City
Offered writing critiques and performance advice in a diverse peer mentorship setting
Fulfilled writing and speech workshop requirements
Warrior Scholar
Devoted my time to multiple weekly study sessions and attended various leadership workshops
