Amy Matney
Summary
Adaptable professional with diverse experience in welding, healthcare, and hospitality. Skilled in MIG, FCAW, SAW welding, and blueprint reading. Delivers excellent customer service and compassionate care. Expert mixologist that is knowledgeable about food and beverage. Remains calm in stressful situations. Not afraid to get her hands dirty but also mindful of infection control. Exhibits composure and focus while under pressure and in fast paced environments. Driven by a desire to learn.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Nelson Engineering & Contruction
South Sioux City, Nebraska
07.2023 - 04.2026
- Fabricate a variety of components for industrial steel buildings, such as beams, columns, trusses, handrails, craneways, and more.
- Interpret blueprints and use precise measuring tools to ensure accurate fit-up, assembly, welding processes, and quality standards
- MIG welding, oxy-acetylene torch and saw cutting, use of hand tools and power tools, grinders, magnetic drill, hydraulic punch, forklift, overhead cranes
Bartender/Server
Buffalo Joe's Roadhouse
Smithland, Iowa
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and responding to requests.
- Mixed and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to customers.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of food and drinks.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Managed accurate bar tabs, used POS systems, and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Took and processed food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
- Created recipes for hand-crafted cocktails
Deli Clerk
Fiesta Foods
Mapleton, Iowa
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained deli counter by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors; ensured machinery functioned efficiently.
- Operated slicing machines and scales for precise portioning of deli products.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, and salads according to customer orders.
- Rotated products on shelves to maintain freshness and quality.
- Prepared three daily hot meals by gathering recipes and ingredients resourcefully.
- Handled raw chicken safely; cooked using broasters and rotisseries for optimal taste.
- Produced and frosted donuts for appealing display case presentation.
- Decorated cakes for events using advanced frosting techniques and tools.
Co-Manager/Cook/Bartender
Willow Vale Golf Club
Mapleton, IA
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Carried out daily operations of the clubhouse, including registration, cart rentals, bartending, and cooking, often juggling all of the roles alone, utilizing time-management, multitasking, and listening skills
- Coordinated member events and tournaments, enhancing guest experiences and making it more inclusive and accessible to the general public
- Provided input into the design of restaurant signage, promotional materials, and other visuals, including food and drink presentation, product displays, and feng-sui of guest areas
- Designed menus entirely, from scratch, which included lunch and dinner items, happy hour snacks, hand-crafted cocktails, and a brunch menu
- Researched new recipes and techniques to keep the menu interesting, collaborating with other staff members to create innovative dishes.
- Maintained inventory levels on a tight budget by ordering food and beverage supplies, kitchen equipment, and tracking sales, preventing shortages and reducing waste effectively.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Welder
Marmen Energy Co.
Brandon, SD
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Performed welding processes in wind tower manufacturing, primarily in longseam department
- Conducted submerged arc welding and flux core MIG welding, ensuring weld integrity and visual inspection standards.
- Executed repairs on weld seams failing ultrasonic inspection, using air arc gouging, removing defect, surface prep, and flux core welding.
- Performed repairs on surface of material that failed visual inspection standards, using buffing wheels and other finishing techniques
- Led special projects, including fixing over-blend errors within 0.3mm tolerance.
- Developed a smaller circular submerged arc welding machine for the door department.
- Established procedure to maintain circular shape during heating and cooling, boosting production rates.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in production.
- Trained new employees on fabrication processes and safe equipment usage.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Spirit Retirement Home
Sioux City, Iowa
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs, such as bathing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, dressing, feeding, and walking, adhering to care plans while being mindful of each resident's unique, individual preferences.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Promptly answered call lights and responded to residents' needs with patience and compassion
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies in Health And Human Studies
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2023
Associates Degree - Arts And Sciences
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA07-2020
Certificate - Industrial Welding
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05-2014
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA08-2012
GED -
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA03-2012
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Time management
- General housekeeping
- Preparing meals
- Recipe development
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- MIG welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Submerged-Arc Welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural welding
- equipment maintenance
- attention to detail
- Torch cutting
- Welding machine setup
- OSHA compliance
- Distortion control
- Overhead cranes
- Forklift
- POS systems
- Inventory management
- Recipe creation
- Event coordination
- Communication skills
- Memory retention
- Payment processing
- Safe food handling procedures
- Creative mixology
- Order management
- Handling difficult customers
- Service-oriented mindset
- Menu design
- Cash register operation
- Craft cocktail preparation
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Nelson Engineering & Contruction
07.2023 - 04.2026
Bartender/Server
Buffalo Joe's Roadhouse
02.2021 - 03.2023
Deli Clerk
Fiesta Foods
01.2020 - 02.2021
Co-Manager/Cook/Bartender
Willow Vale Golf Club
03.2019 - 11.2019
Welder
Marmen Energy Co.
07.2014 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Spirit Retirement Home
08.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies in Health And Human Studies
University of Iowa
Associates Degree - Arts And Sciences
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Certificate - Industrial Welding
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Western Iowa Tech Community College
GED -
Western Iowa Tech Community College