Lakshmi Thangaraj

Experience

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  Comella's Restaurants

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2021

  Food and Beverage Cashier and Waitress
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  Brasserie Boston

  May 2021 - Aug 2022

  Hostess

  Seat people inside 80+ upscale restaurant and 30+ patio. Take reservations and walk-ins. Validate parking tickets and direct guests about restaurant. Answer phone calls to the restaurant and assist guests with takeout orders. Maintain restaurant cleanliness and successful business flow.

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  Penn State THON™

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Dancer Relations Committee Member

  Selected to plan and execute THON Weekend for the hundreds of THON Dancers and Committee Members, ensuring a safe and unforgettable experience for everyone on their feet for 46 hours

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  Gilmore PLAY Lab

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Undergraduate Research Assistant
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  Donohue's Bar & Grill

  Jun 2022 - now

  Waitress
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  Penn State THON™

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2023

  Hospitality Committee Member

  Collaborate with committee members and captains leading up to and during the 46-hour dance marathon. Facilitate THON family and dancer meals, maintain customer satisfaction for THON spectators, and ensure nutritional needs of volunteers are met.

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  Penn State THON™

  Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

  Entertainment Committee Member

  Recruit talent acts throughout the year for pre-THON events. Spectate and judge talent auditions to be preformed during THON weekend and related events. Collaborate with committee members and facilitate enthusiastic environment for fundraising.

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  Penn State University

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Undergraduate Teaching Intern

  Grade assignments and papers promptly and provide constructive feedback to support students’ academic growth. Collaborate with course instructor on course material and assignments. Assist students and serve as a fellow student resource.