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Adrianne Huffstodt

Customer Service Professional
Knoxville,TN

Summary

Dedicated service professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Motivated to learn grow and excel in the service industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Catering Associate, Maître D’, Event Specialist

Spaces In The City
Knoxville, TN
02.2022 - Current
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests. Up to 300 Varying on event.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
  • Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Proficient in high class events, weddings (up to $250,000), exclusive business/political meetings, and several galas for nonprofits. Clients include: UT football coaches, donors, popular Knoxville business owners and politicians.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Negotiated and worked with venues and vendors to carry out event objectives

Head Waitress, Bartender

Cafe Maurice
Miami Beach, FL
07.2014 - 01.2019
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Coordinated weekly evening entertainment, increasing sales by 10%.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-traffic french restaurant while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.

Server

Cafe De Paris
Boise, ID
10.2010 - 04.2014
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request. Along with wine pairing.
  • Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-traffic French restaurant while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business. Increasing café lunch sales by 12%.

Education

Associate of Arts - Hair Design

Paul Mitchell The School Boise
Boise, ID
09.2011 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Bearden High School
Knoxville, TN
09.1997 - 06.2000

Skills

Health, hotel and food service regulations

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Timeline

Catering Associate, Maître D’, Event Specialist

Spaces In The City
02.2022 - Current

Head Waitress, Bartender

Cafe Maurice
07.2014 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - Hair Design

Paul Mitchell The School Boise
09.2011 - 01.2013

Server

Cafe De Paris
10.2010 - 04.2014

High School Diploma -

Bearden High School
09.1997 - 06.2000
Adrianne HuffstodtCustomer Service Professional