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Bartender

Amber Rutherford

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

I am hardworking leader able to motivate myself and coworkers to meet challenging demands. I work well under pressure to solve and prevent production problems. I am safety-driven, detail-oriented and focused on continuous improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Aide

Stepping Stones Inc
10.2022 - Current
  • Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within the classroom population.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
  • Documented student progress, obstacles and academic milestones for parents and faculty.

Bartender

Cincinnati Arts Association
09.2018 - Current
  • 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.

Special Education Aide

Lighthouse Youth Services
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Contracted and placed at Stepping Stones
  • Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within the classroom population.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
  • Documented student progress, obstacles and academic milestones for parents and faculty.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks Coffee Company
09.2017 - 03.2022
  • Covered and delegated jobs of baristas ensuring accuracy and efficiency
  • Completed jobs with high accuracy, carefully studying schedules and estimating labor requirements for effective planning
  • Managed safe currency as well as deposits made each day during a shift
  • Managed and counted inventory
  • Oversaw work of four or more employees each day, monitoring activities and assigning tasks to cover demands
  • Controlled team behavior and daily activities through effective disciplinary and motivational measures
  • Focused employees on important tasks such as cleaning and preparation, prioritizing work to accomplish daily goals.

Educational Aide

Finneytown Local School District
08.2016 - 06.2021
  • Kept order during unstructured times such as transitions between classes, bus lines, and lunch periods
  • Responded to emergencies with calm, level-headed approaches to de-escalate and calm students
  • Stopped motorist traffic and created safe passage for pedestrians
  • Collaborated with supervisors to devise traffic routing plans and control point locations
  • Maintained clean lunch-room area, quickly cleaning up spills and replenishing condiments.

Adventure Guide

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Maintained exhaustive knowledge of local area facts and attractions and easily fielded questions from guests
  • Engaged guests with lively and informative talks covering local sites and events
  • Increased revenue by promoting available gifts, services, and upcoming special tours
  • Assisted visitors with locating interesting points by giving excellent directions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Cincinnati State Technical Institute
Cincinnati, OH
05.2020

Skills

  • Social support
  • Skill building
  • Behavior modification
  • Continuous improvement
  • Department organization
  • Data collection
  • Team building
  • Safety monitoring
  • Planning
  • Task prioritization

Timeline

Special Education Aide

Stepping Stones Inc
10.2022 - Current

Special Education Aide

Lighthouse Youth Services
06.2021 - 10.2022

Bartender

Cincinnati Arts Association
09.2018 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks Coffee Company
09.2017 - 03.2022

Educational Aide

Finneytown Local School District
08.2016 - 06.2021

Adventure Guide

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
03.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Cincinnati

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Cincinnati State Technical Institute
Amber Rutherford