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Behla Smith

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Experienced and outgoing bartender and server with a strong background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant and bar environments. Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through friendly, efficient service and excellent communication skills. Highly skilled in multitasking, upselling, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Passionate about the hospitality industry, with a commitment to teamwork, consistency, and customer satisfaction

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Club Brady
11.2024 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality customer service by creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, ensuring guests had an exceptional experience.
  • Prepared and served a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Managed a fast-paced bar environment, efficiently taking drink orders, handling cash, and processing payments.

Server/ Front of House

Buck And Honeys
11.2020 - Current
  • Cultivated positive reports with guests, staff and management by engaging in welcoming conversation and proactively providing high quality service.
  • Utilized seating technology system to appropriately manage an effective flow that set staff up for success.
  • Trained new employees.
  • Effectively and successfully communicated with guests, staff and management using skills in collaboration, awareness, active listening, and conflict resolution.
  • Displayed strong skills in quick thinking and organization.

Nanny

Private Family Home
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Cared for and managed daily routines for a 10 month old child in a Single mom household, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
  • Adapted to the flexible and demanding schedule of a nurse, including mostly overnight shifts, ensuring reliable childcare during unpredictable work hours.

Server

The Iron Horse Hotel
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Delivered exceptional service in a fast-paced, high-end hotel restaurant, ensuring a memorable and upscale dining experience for hotel guests and local customers.
  • Upsold premium menu items and crafted drink specials.
  • Maintained a thorough knowledge of the menu, to answer customer questions and provide recommendations.
  • Ensured a clean, organized dining area.
  • Handled customer concerns or special requests promptly and professionally.

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Marketing Teaching Assistant

McFarland High School
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing lesson materials, classroom activities, and educational resources.
  • Supported individual students and small groups during lessons, providing extra help with assignments, explaining concepts, and offering personalized instruction to ensure academic success.

Education

No Degree - Business

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05-2027

High School Diploma -

McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
05-2023

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Customer service expertise
  • Responsible alcohol service

Timeline

Bartender

Club Brady
11.2024 - Current

Nanny

Private Family Home
09.2024 - 05.2025

Server

The Iron Horse Hotel
08.2024 - 10.2024

Marketing Teaching Assistant

McFarland High School
09.2021 - 06.2023

Server/ Front of House

Buck And Honeys
11.2020 - Current

No Degree - Business

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

High School Diploma -

McFarland High School