Alexus B.

Harrison
1832 N. Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60707 773.627.4275 lex.harrison@live.com
773.627.4275
Chicago,
IL
60707
lex.harrison@live.com
Education
Bachelor of Business in Business Administration and Public Relations/Marketing
Ashford University Clinton, Iowa

May 2015
(G.P.A 3.58/4.00)

Skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, Customer Service
Work Experience
Bartender, Longhorn Steakhouse Berwyn, IL
Present
Exhibit a helpful, upbeat and friendly attitude towards the team, managers, and guests
Display the ability to work on multiple tasks at once and maintain a calm demeanor during stressful situations
Adhere to and practice all food safety and sanitation standards and all alcohol standards and laws
Display knowledge of drink recipes by consistently preparing all drinks to specification
Receptionist(seasonal), Home Instead Senior Care Oak Park, IL
June 2009 Present
Answer phones and greet guests creating a welcoming environment
Complete special mailings as needed
Enter data accurately and efficiently
File documents to ensure proper placement and easy access for staff
Assist with event planning
Special Events Intern, Living Word Christian Center Forest Park, IL
June 2015 August 2015
Assisted the Brand managers and in-house ad agency with day to day departmental functions
Served as a liaison with vendors on event-related matters
Provided reports based on information collected from event registration
Supported the brand manager with the details and logistics of the primary events and conferences for the ministry
Hostess/Banquet Server, Rastrellis Italian Restaurant Clinton, IA
August 2014 May 2015
Monitored dining room and guests flow to maximize table usage and minimize customer wait times
Prepared tables for customer use, including rearranging settings and tables to accommodate small or large groups
Answered phone calls, booked reservations, and resolved customer service issues
Alerted management of potential or reported customer issues
Responsible for setting up banquet room as instructed by Banquet Manager
Greeted guests and responded to requests in a friendly and courteous manner
Served the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the Banquet Manager
Replenished beverages as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction
Once banquet is complete, reset banquet room for the following function
June 2014 August 2014
Marketing Specialist Intern, Living Word Christian Center - Forest Park, IL
Assisted the Brand managers and in-house ad agency with day to day departmental functions
Analyzed marketing research, data analysis and report generation for our in-house advertising agency
Provided reports based on information collected such as marketing trends, competition, new products, and pricing
Supported the brand manager with the details and logistics of the primary events and conferences for the ministry
Worked with vendors to secure competitive pricing for ministry accounts (brochures, folders, specialty items)
Volunteer Experience
American Red Cross
State and Regional Track Meet, USATF
Cliff Bar Volunteer
Zephyrs Track Club Fundraiser
Product Sales, Bill Winston Ministries

February 2014 March 2014

June 2013 July 2013
October 2010 October 2012
November 2010 January 2011
September 2008 June 2009