Administrative Assistant I
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Sep 02, 2024
Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Manager,
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the Administrative Assistant of the State of Nevada. After reviewing your job description, it is clear that you’re looking for a candidate that is familiar with the responsibilities associated with the role, and can perform them confidently. Given these requirements, I am certain that I have the necessary skills to successfully do the job adeptly and perform above expectations.
I am a focused and driven worker, who has accrued over nine years of work experience. I have had the privilege of working for Truth & Tonic as a Hostess/Busser at Canyon Ranch Spa and Fitness and Boathouse Asian Eatery as an Assistant Manager. With this, I have learned valuable skills such as communication, food and beverage operations, guest loyalty, employee relations, and recruitment. In my professional work experience, I have been consistently praised as a hard-working and dependable individual by my management team and peers. I apply proven teamwork, multitasking, and communication skills, which I hope I can leverage as an Administrative Assistant of the State of Nevada.
After reviewing my resume, I hope you will agree that I am the type of competent and competitive candidate you are looking for. I look forward to elaborating how my specific skills and abilities will benefit your organization. Please contact me at (702) 237-0107 or via email at niki.sazon@gmail.com to arrange for a convenient meeting time.
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,
Nikolet Sazon
Objective
I am a senior at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a psychology major, I am fascinated about the human mind. In my sophomore year, I realized that I have always been curious about the desires to understand why people do what they do. This led me to switch my major from Hospitality Management and pursue a Bachelor's in Psychology.
I would like to pursue a role in the Human Resources department as it deals with the essence of knowing the person in front of you. Essentially, to study and observe their behavioral attributes and how one conducts themselves accordingly. Psychology's role in H. R. not only faces challenges but it also provides some solutions which with maximize the well-being and performance of the workforce.
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Effective Oral & Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Restaurant Experience
- Employee Recruitment/Employee Development
- Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Conflict Resolution
Work Experience
- Ensure that all guests feel welcome and be able to give friendly guest service
- Assist the team with opening and closing the store
- Help bus tables, run food, and maintain store cleanliness
- Assist management with guest reviews, guest marketing and food sales
- Assist management with screening potential candidates and scheduling interviews
Assistant Manager (April 2022- December 2022)
- Hired, supervised, and trained staff to ensure a high level of service
- Oversaw daily operations such as: scheduling shifts, assigned table sections, opened and closed the restaurant
- Assisted in inventory, financial planning and ensured the restaurant followed all applicable laws, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
- Updated employee records, screened resumes and scheduled interviews
- Assisted in payroll, recruitment and employee development
- Conducted orientation sessions and onboarding programs
Lead Hostess (November 2021-April 2022)
- Greeted and seated guests in rotation
- Communicated with peers and management to ensure a smooth service
- Supervised, supported, and assisted the team and their guests to create a great experience
Server (August 2021 - March 2022)
- Greeted guests, answered questions, made recommendations, and provided information about menu items
- Took guests orders, delivered their food, and bus tables promptly and efficiently
- Worked closely with the kitchen and peers to ensure guests received great service
Lead Hostess (April 2019 - August 2021)
- Managed the hostess team to ensure positive guest service
- Interviewed potential candidates, mentored new employees and conducted training programs
- Informed guests of wait times, explained dishes, and collected special requests
- Ensured that the dining area is clean and followed OSHA regulations
- Greeted and seated guests according to their reservation and sat them accordingly
- Assisted the Event Coordinators in scheduling and booking reservations
- Answered all phone calls and transferred them to the appropriate personnel
- Received, organized and maintain store inventory
- Used proper safety precautions in the stockroom
- Assisted guests by building clientele to close the sale
- Managed the flow of the restaurant
- Handled to-go orders and any necessary payments
- Maintained restaurant cleanliness through regular cleaning of the host stand and waiting area