Modjeska Herndon

modjeskah@yahoo.com
321-501-9896
1100 Seagate Ave. #304 Neptune Beach, FL 32266

Objective
I am seeking entrance into an accredited nutrition and dietetics masters degree program in the
fall of 2017

Education

University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL,

08/11-12/12
Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics GPA 3.3 (Graduating May

2017)

Valencia College Orlando, Florida

08/13-05/14

Brevard Community College Melbourne, Florida

08/09-6/11
Associates of Arts (August 2011)

Work Experience
Shakti Life Kitchen, Jacksonville, FL Raw Food Artist

Assist in modifying and creating organic, raw, vegan recipes

Create weekly menus

Process customer orders

Create a variety of platters for catering

Organize logistics for deliveries

04/2015- present

Native Sun Natural Foods Market, Jacksonville, FL Deli Associate 09/2014 - present

Acting supervisor

Responsible for training new team members

Informing and suggesting meal items for customers based on dietary restrictions

Ensure that the deli operates in an efficient and organized manner based on high
standards of service

Big Wheel Provisions, Orlando, FL - Various positions

11/2012 - 04/2013
Farmers market - Helped customers select house made provisions and charcuterie by
explaining flavor profiles and pairings

Food truck - Greeted customers, take orders, expedite food, perform cash register
transactions

Kennebec pop-up restaurant - Orlandos only multi-night pop-up restaurant featuring a

nightly changing menu. Front of house manager - responsible for hiring employees,
creating schedules, taking reservations, planning and implementing restaurant layout, and
handling all financials
Catering - Provided 6-course fine dining catering services at various locations in Central
Florida

Applebees, Orlando, FL - Server

04/2012 - 05/2014

Greeted and established rapport with guests

Guided guests through menus and described food and beverage ingredients

Worked with kitchen staff to ensure that orders were accurate and served timely
Provided friendly and attentive service throughout the customers dining experience
Promoted and maintained the highest level of hospitality services in order to bring about
customer loyalty

General Nutrition Company (GNC), Orlando, FL - Sales Associate

07/2011 - 04/2012

Sold merchandise and interacted with customers per GNC's selling methods
Received, and shelved merchandise to ensure standard of store presentation
Completed all daily register and store open/close functions and bank deposits
Maintained knowledge about product assortment and answered product questions

City Tropics Bistro, Indialantic, FL - Hostess

04/2011 -07/2011

Greeted and seat guests while providing outstanding and efficient customer service
Performed cashier and cash reconciliation duties

Bed Bath and Beyond, Melbourne, FL - Sales Associate

06/2008 - 04/2011

Assisted customers with product selection using knowledge gained from on-going
company training programs

Performed front end procedures including customer service, processing sales

transactions, processing returns and exchanges, auditing cashiers cash drawers and
answering incoming phone calls

Performed end-of-shift cash register reconciliation and required reporting

Volunteer Experience
Care Here, Jacksonville, FL Volunteer Assistant

10/2015

Assisted in preparing, serving, and discussing healthy recipes with the public at a local
health fair

The Bridge of North East Florida, Jacksonville, FL Volunteer

01/2015 06/2015

Educated socioeconomically disadvantaged children about proper nutrition.

Assisted the children in planting and maintaining a community garden

Skills & Certifications

Management experience, manage a wide range of personality types, diverse set of experiences
within the food service industry, customer service experience, ability to work well under
pressure, work efficiently in a fast paced environment

ServSafe Certification #12827250 through 9/28/2020

References

Available on Request