ELLEN SOWDER

8550 MAGELLAN PARKWAY, SUITE 1100 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23227

804-627-5300

EDUCATION
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
May 17, 2018 ▪ Bachelors of Nursing
 Major GPA: 3.71
 Cumulative GPA: 3.39
 Winner of the Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship 2016-2018
 Winner of the Lt. James Alexander Smith III Merit Scholarship 2017-2018

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
 Completion of 202 hours of clinical immersion on a Mother-Infant unit at Memorial Regional Medical Center
 Classroom and didactic experience in various hospital settings on Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Pediatric,
Obstetric and Mental Health Units

WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager/Server ▪ January 2012 - Present
Bookbinder’s Seafood and Steakhouse ▪ 2306 E. Cary Street Richmond, VA 23223
 Experienced upward advancement throughout the company from an entry-level employee to assistant manager.
 Assists with day-to-day operations of 100+ seat upscale concept restaurant. Involved in aspects of training
employees while assisting in food and beverage purchasing, inventory, cost control, and distributor relations.
 Utilizes multi-tasking and interpersonal skills to deliver excellent customer service in a high stress
environment. Provides increased sales through thorough knowledge of menu, products and trends, and
suggestive sales techniques.
 Maintains high standards of safety and sanitation by adhering to strict health codes and responsible for
remaining compliant with laws and regulations governed by the Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control (VA
ABC).
 Responsible for any other managerial task deemed necessary including but not limited to handling cash,
closing out nightly operations, developing and documenting new procedures and serving as a leader for the rest
of the staff.

Lead Race Timer ▪ December 2011 - Present

Commonwealth Timing and Race Management ▪ 12230 Old Buckingham Road Midlothian, VA
 Provides race timing and management services to race directors around Virginia including consultation,
equipment assembly, photography, and event coordination.
 Promotes positive relationships between race directors and timing teams through professionalism and strong
interpersonal skills.
 Manages website to provide accurate and timely results while also uploading relevant photographs.
 Manages social media pages to increase patron engagement and online presence.

SKILLS
 Attention to detail
 Conflict resolution
 Promoting a collaborative environment
 Meticulous record keeping