ELIZABETH POWERS
Oxford
Summary
General business student pursuing a Law degree seeking an internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong motivation for success.
Experienced with supervising team activities, ensuring operational efficiency and smooth shift transitions. Utilizes strong communication and organizational skills to maintain high-performing team environment. Track record of effective problem-solving and conflict resolution, ensuring consistent quality and productivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Elizabeth Heiskell Catering
09.2022 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
Shift Leader
Byrd House Cafe
04.2022 - Current
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity
- Checked orders for quality and completeness
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
Intern
US Senate
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Contributed to the efficient operation of the senator''s office by fulfilling administrative tasks as needed, such as answering phones and greeting visitors.
Intern
R.C. Construction Co.
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Handled incoming and outgoing supplies and packages and routed to appropriate personnel
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members
- Entered and filed documents and records into system
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Retail Associate
Viking Cooking School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Helped customers locate items and complete purchases
- Processed POS transactions and issued refunds
- Priced and sorted inventory
- Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Education
BBA - General Business
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2025
High School Diploma -
Pillow Academy
Greenwood, MS05.2021
Skills
- People Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Problem-Solving
- Assigning Work
- Staff Supervision
- Open-minded & impartial
- Experience in Leadership
- Strong communication skills
Campusinvolvement
- Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Junior class representative for Nominating Committee
- Active Minds UM, Member
Timeline
Intern
US Senate
06.2024 - 08.2024
Server
Elizabeth Heiskell Catering
09.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
Byrd House Cafe
04.2022 - Current
Intern
R.C. Construction Co.
04.2020 - 07.2021
Retail Associate
Viking Cooking School
08.2019 - 05.2020
BBA - General Business
University of Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Pillow Academy
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