Ashley Smith
Orting,Wa
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong multitasking abilities and cash handling experience and exceptional customer service.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator
J & D Hydraulics and Repair
Auburn, WA
2021 - Current
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Operating shop machines (press break, drill press, lathe etc.)
- 12V Electrical work for all vehicles, (strobes, highlighters, lightbars, taillights etc.)
- Fork lift operator.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
Barista
Espresso Stop
Edgewood,Wa
2020 - 2021
- Prepared and served a variety of coffee beverages, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Worked effectively in fast-pace environments.
- Engaged with customers to provide exceptional service, fostering positive experiences.
- Cleaned counters, machines and utensils.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Handled transactions with POS System.
Carpenter
Best Coast Contracting & Consulting
Tacoma, WA
2020 - 2021
- Operated hand and power tools safely and efficiently to complete projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and quality standards.
- Sheet rock, Mud and tape, Painting
- Tiling
Server
Top Gun Bar & Grill
Puyallup, WA
2020 - 2020
- Coordinated dining experiences by efficiently managing multiple tables and prioritizing guest needs.
- Worked effectively in fast-pace environments.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order delivery and maintain menu accuracy.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- POS System for all ordering and for payments transactions.
Server and Pull Tabs
Cassidy's Pub & Mini Golf
Tacoma, WA
2020 - 2020
- Managed food and beverage orders efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to tables.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to maintain quality control and menu accuracy.
- Managed selling and managing instant wins.
- Handled cash transactions for Pull tabs.
- POS System for all ordering and payment transactions.
Server/Bartender
Twin Peaks
Tukwila, WA
2018 - 03.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained new team members on menu offerings, service standards, and operational procedures.
- Managed multiple tables and bar top efficiently, prioritizing tasks to enhance service speed and quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Operated POS System to handle all orders and payments.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Busser/Server
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Vancouver, WA And Puyallup, WA
2015 - 2018
- Cleaned and maintained dining areas to ensure optimal guest experience.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and quality standards.
- Developed strong communication skills through interactions with diverse team members and guests.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, optimizing workflow during peak hours.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Barista
Big Foot Java
Bonney Lake, WA
2015 - 2015
- Prepared and served a variety of coffee beverages, ensuring quality and consistency in a fast pace environment.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing registers at the end of shifts.
- Cleaned counters, machines and utensils.
- Worked effectively in fast-pace environments.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Puyallup, WA
2013 - 2015
- Prepared food items according to safety and quality standards, maintaining consistency in product offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, adhering to health and safety regulations consistently.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Server & Bartender
McMenamins Elk Temple
Tacoma, WA
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Managed cash handling and payment processing efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emerald Ridge High School
Puyallup01-2015
Skills
- Fabrication
- Power tool operation
- Machinery operation
- Heavy lifting
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Strong work ethic
- Strong multitasking
Timeline
Server & Bartender
McMenamins Elk Temple
06.2021 - 05.2023
Fabricator
J & D Hydraulics and Repair
2021 - Current
Barista
Espresso Stop
2020 - 2021
Carpenter
Best Coast Contracting & Consulting
2020 - 2021
Server
Top Gun Bar & Grill
2020 - 2020
Server and Pull Tabs
Cassidy's Pub & Mini Golf
2020 - 2020
Server/Bartender
Twin Peaks
2018 - 03.2021
Busser/Server
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
2015 - 2018
Barista
Big Foot Java
2015 - 2015
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
2013 - 2015
High School Diploma -
Emerald Ridge High School