Brittney Drangmeister
Summary
Hardworking professional offers hospitality experience and enthusiasm for helping others. Familiar with organizing seating for individuals or parties to maximize guest satisfaction. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments to handle demanding workload.
Overview
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Certification
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostest
Nikimura
Madison
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Greeted and seated guests promptly and courteously at Nikimura.
- Coordinated reservation system to optimize seating arrangements for diners.
- Facilitated communication between guests and servers regarding needs and special requests.
- Provided menus and explained daily specials to guests effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to support smooth restaurant operations during busy shifts.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
Baker
Designer Desserts
Valparaiso
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
- Prepared a variety of baked goods using premium ingredients and unique recipes.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Operated ovens and mixers to ensure consistent product quality and texture.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, adhering to food safety standards consistently.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels for ingredients remained adequate.
- Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
Kennel Assistant
Madison Animal Hospital
Madison
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels to ensure a healthy environment for pets.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Provided companionship and exercise for dogs during playtime sessions.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported changes to veterinary staff.
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of animals at the veterinary hospital.
- Prepared animals for examinations by handling them gently and safely.
- Administered medications to animals with meals or treats.
- Supported veterinary staff in administering medications as directed.
- Engaged with pet owners to provide updates on their animals' well-being.
- Groomed animals including brushing fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears, bathing and shampooing coats.
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and yards to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the animals.
- Washed and disinfected animals' food and water bowls each day.
- Picked up dog waste using bags to dispose of properly.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Replaced soft fabric items such as blankets by running washing machine to provide fresh laundry.
- Collected and documented animal weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
- Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
- Sprayed down and applied cleaning solutions to animal cages to remove waste and dirt.
- Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and reported shortages to management.
- Managed inventory of food supplies, bedding materials, toys, medication supplies.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper animal handling procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting visitors warmly upon arrival at the kennel.
- Treated superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
- Treated superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
Education
Kankakee Valley High School
Wheatfield, INSkills
- Customer service
- Food safety compliance
- Baking techniques
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Composed under pressure
Certification
- Food safety handlers certification.
Timeline
Hostest
Nikimura
06.2025 - 11.2025
Baker
Designer Desserts
08.2022 - 12.2022
Kennel Assistant
Madison Animal Hospital
Kankakee Valley High School