Drayton Smith
New york,NY
Summary
Ambitious and highly driven 22-year-old professional with 4 years of experience in fast-paced hospitality. Extremely competitive, quick to learn, and motivated by growth, challenge, and excellence. Skilled at building genuine connections, adapting to diverse environments, and creating positive experiences for clients and guests. Outside of work, deeply passionate about music, songwriting, and creative expression. Brings charisma, resilience, strong interpersonal skills, and a relentless desire to improve to every role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Murrys
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Served and assisted thousands of guests weekly in one of Columbia’s busiest restaurant environments.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences while managing high-volume service periods and demanding guest needs.
- Built lasting relationships with regular customers through personalized and attentive service.
- Handled cash transactions, point-of-sale systems, and guest requests with accuracy and professionalism.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and maintained composure in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
- Consistently took initiative, supported team operations, and contributed to overall restaurant success.
- Demonstrated reliability, commitment, and strong performance through four years of continuous employment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickman
Columbia Missouri Skills
- Customer Service & Guest Relations
- Professional Communication
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conversational Confidence
- Client-Facing Experience
- Adaptability
- Quickly Learning New Systems
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Fast-Paced Work Environments
- Organization & Attention to Detail
Timeline
Server
Murrys
08.2023 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Hickman