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Zee LO

@zeelo

Hospitality professional specializing in guest services, event coordination, and team leadership to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a hospitality-focused role where I can lead a team, improve guest experiences, and apply my event coordination and project management mindset to drive consistent service and growth.

I’m a dynamic hospitality professional with expertise in guest services and event coordination, known for strong communication, analytical thinking, and teamwork. I adapt quickly to new environments and focus on driving team success and continuous growth.

In my recent roles, I enhanced guest flow during peak hours through efficient seating and coordinated with kitchen and waitstaff to ensure timely, high-quality service. I also resolved guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism, improving overall dining experiences.

I’ve taken on leadership responsibilities as a team leader, coaching and mentoring team members to maintain consistent service standards. I’ve supported staff training, optimized workflow through inventory control, and ensured cleanliness and safety processes were followed.

Beyond hospitality, I bring creative and project skills from modeling, floral design, and project management certification. I collaborate with photographers, stylists, and teams to align with creative direction and deliver polished, brand-focused outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Hostess/Server/Quality Assurance & To-Go

Current

Chili's Bar and Grill

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Provide guest services by managing guest flow and seating during peak hours while handling cash transactions. Coordinate with kitchen and waitstaff to ensure timely service, resolve guest inquiries/complaints, and help maintain an organized entrance area.

Guest Service Customer Service Guest Flow Seating Cash Handling Kitchen Waitstaff Coordination Problem Solving Multitasking Employee Training Time Management Presentation Skills POS

Server/Hostess/Team Leader

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 (6 months)

Supervise and coach team members to maintain high service standards, including training new staff on menu items and POS procedures. Improve daily operations through inventory/workflow planning, cleanliness, and safety processes, and manage multiple tables without compromising service.

Team Supervision People Management Staff Training Coaching & Mentoring Inventory Control Menu Item Training Multitasking Problem Solving

Model

Model Studio 1

Sep 2024 - Sep 2024 (0 months)

Built a modeling portfolio through photoshoots by collaborating with photographers and stylists and following creative direction.

Modeling Portfolio Posing Visual Presentation Creative Direction

Model

Barbizon Modeling & Acting

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)

Trained as a model, learning runway walking and presentation skills such as posing, hand placement, and appearance for a modeling program.

Modeling Posing Hand Placement Runway Walking Presentation

Team member

Tom Thumb

Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 (2 months)

Provided customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, including effective communication, inventory stocking, and cash handling.

Customer Service Communication Cash Handling

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Duncanville High School

High School Diploma, General Education

Earned a high school diploma in 2024, including modeling instruction such as runway walking. Completed graduation in May 2024.

Barbizon Modeling & Acting

Modeling & Acting Program, Modeling and Acting

2022 - 2023

Trained as a model through Barbizon’s modeling and acting program, covering fundamentals like posing and presentation. Completed training from September 2022 to February 2023.

ZARIA LAPHAND Modeling Model Studio 1

Modeling Training / Portfolio Program, Modeling

2024 -

Completed short-term modeling training with a focus on portfolio work and presentation for photoshoots. The program was listed as September 2024 to September 2024.