Ally Sanders
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dynamic and reliable professional with a proven track record at Moes Original Barbeque, Dillards Department Store, and Saugahatchee Country Club. Excelled in high-volume environments, mastering customer service and inventory management. Known for building strong relationships and being a fast learner, I significantly contributed to enhancing customer loyalty and streamlining operations. Skilled in both beverage service and visual merchandising, I consistently exceed employer expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Moes Original Barbeque
Auburn, AL
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Beverage Cart Attendant
Saugahatchee Country Club
Auburn, AL
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Boosted beverage cart revenue by consistently upselling menu items and promoting special offers.
- Assisted in training new Beverage Cart Attendants, sharing best practices for successful interactions with golf course guests.
- Operated POS system to facilitate cash and credit transactions and refunds.
- Managed closing duties by restocking items on cart and reconciling cash drawer.
Server
Moes Original Barbeque
Auburn, AL
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Efficiently balanced multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities for optimal performance during busy shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly food service.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Restocked supplies during downtime to continue meeting customer demand for products and services.
- Practiced good time management to deliver customers' prepared orders quickly and accurately.
Visual Merchandising Assistant/Retail Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
Montgomery, AL
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Coordinated with marketing department to align in-store visuals with ongoing promotional campaigns, reinforcing brand messaging and boosting sales performance.
- Provided input on merchandise assortment decisions based on customer preferences and current trends, optimizing overall inventory mix.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome space constraints or other physical limitations within the retail environment, maximizing product presentation opportunities without sacrificing functionality or safety standards.
- Maintained clean and organized back-of-house storage areas, streamlining daily restocking operations for efficiency.
- Managed inventory and stock levels, ensuring optimal product availability for customers.
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Macon East Montgomery Academy
Pike Road, AL05.2016
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Inventory
- Able to grasp new concepts quickly
- Food and Beverage Service
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Bartender
Moes Original Barbeque
06.2020 - 08.2024
Server
Moes Original Barbeque
05.2018 - 06.2020
Beverage Cart Attendant
Saugahatchee Country Club
03.2018 - 09.2020
Visual Merchandising Assistant/Retail Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
06.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Macon East Montgomery Academy