Grace Stathatos

Hardworking, dependable, and fast‑learning professional with experience in busy workplaces, customer service, leadership, and teamwork. Brings a positive attitude, strong communication, and the ability to pick things up quickly while staying organized, reliable, and helpful wherever needed.

Restaurant Serving Experience (Multiple Locations), 2017 – 2025

• Worked in several fast‑paced restaurants including Applebee’s, Greek Village Diner, The Mahopac Inn, Morefar Golf Club, and Red Rooster Drive-In. 
• Built strong customer service skills, handled busy crowds, stayed organized, communicated well with coworkers, and managed responsibilities reliably.
• Handled large sections in a very fast-paced environment, regularly managing around 10 tables on busy nights while staying calm, friendly, and efficient.

Founder & Writer – GritMag USA, 10/2024 – Present

• Founded and managed an independent online magazine. Interviewed people, wrote articles, stayed organized, met deadlines, and worked independently while communicating with others professionally.
• Harnessed abilities to communicate with all types of people effectively and with compassion and leadership through interviews and publishing.

Peer Mentor – American University of Rome, 08/2022 – 01/2023

• Provided one‑on‑one support to new students, helped them adjust socially and academically, answered questions, and stayed dependable and supportive during their transition.

Front Desk Receptionist – Cosmopolitan Hair Salon, Brewster, NY, 06/2020 – 01/2021

• Answered phones, scheduled appointments, handled cashiering, helped customers, and kept the front desk organized, friendly, and running smoothly.

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Bachelor of Arts: English Writing, Literature, and Publishing, 05/2024 

American University of Rome - Rome, Italy 

• Class Rank: Valedictorian
• Dean's List: Fall 2021, 2023. Spring 2022, 2023, 2024