Focused employee with experience in problem-solving, critical thinking and cultivating partnerships. Self-motivated and diligent in monitoring inventory control initiatives and projections. As well as customer engagement and working in fast paced pressured enviorments. Eager to leverage advanced knowledge and experience as a bartender and server.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse and Hot Tuna
02.2024 - Current
Crafted and served a diverse selection of craft beers and cocktails to enhance customer experience.
Managed bar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels for popular menu items and reducing waste.
Trained and mentored new bartenders on drink preparation techniques and customer service standards.
Developed seasonal cocktail menus, incorporating local ingredients to attract a broader clientele.
Implemented efficient bar workflows, improving speed of service during peak hours.
Resolved customer complaints professionally, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty through effective communication.
Sales Coordinator
Crescent Hotel, Delta Bayfront Suites
11.2022 - Current
Supported sales team by delivering current territory sales data and costing information.
Partnered with sales representatives during customer consultation to build agency and customer relations.
Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
Coordinate and direct sales inquires to sales managers.
Make reservation's for customers, over the phone, in person, or via email.
Build group blocks for event's as well as courtesy groups.
Run important document's weekly and provide them to all staff members as needed.
Maintain and meet deadline expectation's.
Tour walk-in's and provide information of event space's and sleeping room's.
Maintain and manage file's.
Actualize and award point's in a timely manner to all client's that have been assigned and directed to me.
Hostess
Tin Cup Kitchen And Oyster Bar
04.2022 - 11.2022
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
Server
Yukai Buffet
04.2021 - 01.2022
Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Daycare Teacher's Assistant/Office Assistant
Beach Montessori Christian Academy
06.2020 - 07.2021
Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Bryant And Stratton College
Virginia Beach, VA
06-2023
High School Diploma -
Tallwood Highschool Global Studies/ World Language
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2022
Skills
Prospecting skills
Coaching skills
Analytical thinking
Customer engagement and support
Data entry
Market research and analysis
Leadership
Creativity
Problem-Solving
Highly reliable
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse and Hot Tuna
02.2024 - Current
Sales Coordinator
Crescent Hotel, Delta Bayfront Suites
11.2022 - Current
Hostess
Tin Cup Kitchen And Oyster Bar
04.2022 - 11.2022
Server
Yukai Buffet
04.2021 - 01.2022
Daycare Teacher's Assistant/Office Assistant
Beach Montessori Christian Academy
06.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Tallwood Highschool Global Studies/ World Language