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Carrie Campbell

Howell,MI

Summary

Experienced server and bartender with 10+ years in fast-paced restaurants and customer service. Strong background in serving, bartending, cash handling, sales, and training new employees. Comfortable managing a busy section independently, handling multiple priorities, and keeping service running smoothly. Reliable, hardworking, and confident working with customers and coworkers.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Waiter

Sunrise family diner
04.2024 - Current
  • Independently manage a full dining section throughout high-volume breakfast and lunch shifts, providing efficient and attentive service from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
  • Manage the complete guest experience from greeting and order-taking through food delivery, payment, and table turnover.
  • Run and deliver my own food while monitoring order accuracy, presentation, special requests, and timing.
  • Perform trusted closing responsibilities, including cleaning and resetting the dining area, completing side work, restocking supplies, and preparing the restaurant for the following shift.
  • Prioritize multiple tables, orders, payments, and customer requests independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communicate directly with kitchen staff to coordinate orders, modifications, and customer needs.
  • Build relationships with regular customers and contribute to the welcoming, personal service expected in a locally owned diner.

Bartender

Henry The VIII
08.2020 - 11.2024
  • Prepared and served cocktails, mixed drinks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Provided attentive, personable service while maintaining professional boundaries with guests.
  • Managed multiple customers and drink orders simultaneously while maintaining speed and accuracy.
  • Operated POS systems and handled large volumes of cash and credit-card transactions accurately.
  • Increased bar sales through suggestive selling, premium liquor recommendations, and specialty drink promotions.
  • Verified identification and followed alcohol-service laws and responsible-serving procedures.
  • Monitored guest alcohol consumption and recognized when service needed to be slowed or discontinued.
  • Maintained awareness of guest behavior and communicated with security or management when necessary.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout the shift.
  • Completed opening and closing duties, including stocking liquor, beer, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies.
  • Counted cash drawers, processed payments, reconciled sales, and completed end-of-shift paperwork.
  • Worked closely with servers, entertainers, security, management, and other bartenders to keep service running smoothly.
  • Maintained knowledge of liquor brands, cocktail recipes, pricing, specials, and promotions.

Sales/Telemarketing

Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • 51Conducted outbound calls to prospective customers to generate interest in resort services, memberships, and promotional opportunities.
  • Explained available services and promotions while identifying customer needs and matching prospects with appropriate offerings.
  • Used persuasive sales techniques to convert cold and warm leads into qualified prospects and appointments.
  • Built rapport quickly over the phone while maintaining a friendly, professional, and confident approach.
  • Responded to questions and overcame customer objections to move prospects through the sales process.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions, leads, follow-ups, and outcomes.
  • Followed up with interested prospects to maintain engagement and encourage conversion.
  • Worked toward individual and team sales, call-volume, and appointment-setting goals.
  • Developed strong skills in verbal communication, active listening, lead generation, sales, negotiation, and customer service.
  • Conducted outbound calls to promote resort services and secure bookings.
  • Developed and maintained client relationships, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Utilized CRM software for tracking leads and managing customer interactions.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to refine sales strategies based on feedback.
  • Trained new telemarketers on effective sales techniques and compliance protocols.
  • Made average of 150 outbound and inbound calls per day.

Server/Bartender

Tomato Brothers Restaurant
05.2015 - 02.2022

Served as a Shift Lead helping oversee daily front-of-house operations and supporting the serving team during busy shifts.

  • Trained and onboarded new servers on restaurant procedures, POS systems, menu knowledge, customer service standards, alcohol service, and side-work expectations.
  • Provided hands-on coaching to new employees and helped them develop the skills needed to manage sections independently.
  • Managed a high-volume section while simultaneously assisting other servers and responding to customer needs.
  • Provided full-service food and beverage service in a busy restaurant with a full-service bar.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of food, beer, wine, cocktails, specials, and menu modifications to make recommendations and increase sales.
  • Coordinated with servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and management to maintain efficient service during high-volume shifts.
  • Handled cash and credit-card transactions accurately using POS systems.
  • Resolved customer concerns and service issues professionally, escalating problems to management when necessary.
  • Completed and assisted with opening, closing, stocking, cleaning, and side-work responsibilities.
  • Built relationships with regular customers and delivered consistent, personalized service that encouraged repeat business.
  • Demonstrated leadership, reliability, and adaptability throughout nine years with the restaurant.
  • Supervised team of servers to ensure exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Bartending & Full-Bar Service
  • High-Volume Serving
  • Cash Handling & POS Systems
  • Food & Beverage Service
  • Upselling & Sales
  • Training New Employees
  • Opening & Closing Duties
  • Handling Multiple Tables & Priorities
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Telemarketing & Phone Sales
  • Dependable & Punctual

Timeline

Server/Waiter

Sunrise family diner
04.2024 - Current

Sales/Telemarketing

Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center
06.2022 - 02.2024

Bartender

Henry The VIII
08.2020 - 11.2024

Server/Bartender

Tomato Brothers Restaurant
05.2015 - 02.2022
Carrie Campbell