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Cassandra Lucas

Concord

Summary

Dynamic and reliable bartender with over a decade of experience in diverse settings, including event venues, restaurants, and theaters. Expertise in high-volume service and proficiency in Square, Clover, and Micros POS systems. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, fast-paced service, and meticulous attention to detail. Strong background in supporting adolescents through tailored counseling services, with a proven ability to foster student development and build lasting relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to cultivate a positive and supportive environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Colonial Theater
11.2025 - Current
  • Crafted and served diverse cocktails, ensuring high-quality presentation and taste.
  • Managed bar inventory, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering repeat business and positive experiences.
  • Trained new bartenders on techniques, cocktail recipes, and customer interaction standards.

School Counselor

Kearsarge Regional High School
08.2025 - Current


  • Provided crisis intervention and support to students experiencing emotional distress.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administration to identify and support at-risk students and recommend interventions.

School Counselor

Three Rivers School
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide students grades 5 through 8, using solution-focused and person-centered approaches in individual and group sessions in areas such as social skills, academic performance, self-esteem, emotion regulation, conflict resolution, attendance, and crisis intervention for concerns such as suicide ideation and abuse.
  • Research, create, and instruct school counseling curriculum based on student needs relating to emotional and career learning for grades 5, 6, and 8.
  • Coordinated and managed 504 Plans for grades 5 through 8.
  • Managed transitional support for grades 4 and 8, including high school course selection and transition 504 Plans.
  • Collaborated within the school including administration, teachers, parents/guardians, and other staff.
  • Referred and communicated regularly with community resources, including JPPO, DCYF, and local behavioral health services.
  • Participated and collaborated in IEP meetings and provided regular IEP counseling services.

Bartender

Capitol Center for the Arts
05.2021 - 10.2024

School Counselor

Nashua High School South
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provide social and emotional counseling sessions for high school students, grades 9 through 12, using a solution-focused approach through individual sessions, including crisis intervention.
  • Provide college exploration and postsecondary planning support for students.
  • Instruct counseling classroom curriculum on areas including high school graduation requirements and the college application process, including the use of Naviance.
  • Regularly collaborate with staff, administration, other counselors, parents/guardians, and community-based resources in various settings, including 504 and IEP meetings.
  • Collaborate with the district translator to communicate with parents/guardians of ELL students.

School Counselor

Franklin Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided students grades 4 through 8, using solution-focused and person-centered approaches in individual and group sessions in areas such as social skills, academic performance, self-esteem, emotion regulation, conflict resolution, attendance, and crisis intervention for concerns such as suicide ideation and abuse.
  • Provided supervision to a Plymouth State University practicum student in 2020-2021 school year.
  • Managed a four-person counseling team, including another school counselor, the intervention counselor, and the SAP coordinator as the team leader to provide support, advocacy, and collaboration by attending weekly meetings as of the 2020-2021 school year.
  • Created and instructed guidance curriculum based on emotional and career learning for grades 4 through 7, weekly in 2019-2020.
  • Coordinated and managed 504 Plans for grades 4 through 8.
  • Managed transitional support for grades 3 and 8, including high school course selection, 504 Plans, and 3rd grade introductions.
  • Collaborated within the school including administration, counseling team members, teachers, parents/guardians, and other staff.
  • Referred and communicated regularly with community resources, including Franklin Police Department, JPPO, DCYF, Merrimack County Juvenile Diversion, and local community mental health services such as Riverbend and HealthFirst.
  • Participated regularly with the Office of Student Wellness within district to regularly communicate with other school counselors and intervention counselors in the district to maximize support to families, students, and staff.
  • Participated in introducing Naviance to the middle and high schools within district, and accessed Naviance curriculum for our 8th grade students.
  • Participated and collaborated in IEP meetings and provided regular IEP counseling services.

Bartender/Event Staff

NOAHs Event Venue
09.2018 - 01.2020

Set up and breakdown bar area including, but not limited to, organizing and inventorying alcohol, mixers, bar

tools, cups, and other supplies specific to event.

● Collaborated with Event Coordinators, bartenders, clients, and guests to maximize customer service.

● Provided alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to customers.

● Set up and break down event venue including, but not limited to, assembling, disassembling, and arranging

furniture; linen setup and break down; cleaning various areas throughout the building.

● Recorded inventory of various products used during each event.

● Handled cash flow, including the use of the Square application.

● Adhered to NH State Liquor laws.

Bartender/Cart Server

Beaver Meadow Golf Course
04.2018 - 08.2018

● Completed restaurant related tasks to provide excellent customer service and ensure quality, including stocking

cart service and restaurant supplies, providing beverages and food, and washing dishes.

● Handled cash flow with use of Aloha system.

● Navigated service cart through golf course to provide beverages and food items to customers.

School Counselor

Weare Middle School and Center Woods Upper Elementary School
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Provided counseling services to students, grades 4 through 8, in individual and group settings in the social/emotional, academic, and career domains.
  • Developed, coordinated, and managed 504 Plans using Acuity.
  • Provided classroom instruction to grades 6 through 8 in the social/emotional, academic, and career domains.
  • Co-developed lesson plans and future curriculum based with school counseling colleague.
  • Regularly communicated and collaborated with parents, guardians, school faculty, and administration to ensure students are receiving full support, including IEP and 504 meetings.
  • Used technologies such as PowerSchool, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Enriching Students, and NHSEIS.

Substitute School Counselor

Alvirne High School
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Counseled high school students, in individual settings, in the social/emotional, academic, and career domains, including the use of Naviance for college exploration and application.
  • Provided students with academic planning including course selection and credit checks.
  • Collaborated with parents, guardians, and school faculty, including attending and participating in 504 and IEP meetings.

Student Assistant Program Counselor

Second Start
2017 - 2018
  • Implemented the Project SUCCESS model with fidelity at two local middle and high schools, including classroom instruction to 7th-grade students.
  • Provided individual and group prevention and intervention counseling to students, grades 6 through 12.
  • Provided educational, environmental initiatives throughout the schools.

Event Bartender

DeeLuxe Bartending and Event Staffing
2016 - 2018
  • Managed beverage service during high-volume events, ensuring timely and efficient drink preparation.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to streamline bar setup and service processes.
  • Maintained inventory levels, conducting regular stock assessments to minimize waste and ensure availability.
  • Setup and breakdown bartending and event areas, including alcohol, mixers, glasses, bar tools, and other

supplies specific to the events

  • Handle cash flow.
  • Travel to various event locations throughout New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts.


School Counselor Practicum

McClelland Elementary School
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Co-taught counseling lessons to students in grades K through 5 on the domains of social, emotional, and academic.
  • Provided individual counseling to students under supervision.
  • Co-facilitated small groups on topics relating to social behaviors.

School Counselor Internship

Bow High School
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided students with individual academic planning, including credit checks for graduation and NH Scholars, course selection, and provided academic support.
  • Engaged students in college exploration, individually and in the classroom, with the use of Naviance.
  • Provided students with individual counseling in the domain of social/emotional development.
  • Observed and participated in 504 and IEP meetings.

School Counselor Internship

Chichester Central School
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided individual counseling to students in the domains of social/emotional, academic, and career.
  • Created, implemented, and evaluated small group and classroom lesson plans for students grades 5 through 8.
  • Regularly corresponded and coordinated with teachers, parents, and other faculty members, including 504 and IEP meetings.
  • Participated in professional development including team building in both school-wide and district-wide interventions.

Bartender/Wait Staff

CC Tomatoes
2009 - 2016
  • Crafted and served a diverse range of beverages, consistently meeting customer preferences and enhancing guest experience.
  • Managed bar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste through effective ordering processes.
  • Trained and mentored junior bartenders, fostering skills development and promoting high service standards within the team.
  • Developed signature cocktails, utilizing creativity to attract patrons and elevate overall menu offerings.
  • Handled cash flow and customer orders through Micros POS System.

Program Assistant/Teen Court Coordinator

Merrimack County Juvenile Services
2014 - 2015
  • Coordinated communication between juvenile services staff and families to enhance engagement and support.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of case management strategies for at-risk youth.
  • Facilitated individual psychoeducation sessions to educate staff on best practices in juvenile rehabilitation.
  • Coordinated with local court employees, judges, and law students to schedule Teen Court hearings.

Education

Master of Education - School Counseling

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire
07.2014

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Dependable
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Planning
  • Mentoring, coaching, educating
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
  • New Hampshire School Counseling Association (NHSCA)

Certification

  • NH Educator Certification (School Counselor K-12) 2020-06-28/2023-06-30
  • Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) 2021-09-24
  • Praxis Core 2017-04-28

Timeline

Bartender

Colonial Theater
11.2025 - Current

School Counselor

Kearsarge Regional High School
08.2025 - Current

School Counselor

Three Rivers School
01.2022 - Current

Bartender

Capitol Center for the Arts
05.2021 - 10.2024

School Counselor

Nashua High School South
01.2021 - 01.2022

School Counselor

Franklin Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bartender/Event Staff

NOAHs Event Venue
09.2018 - 01.2020

Bartender/Cart Server

Beaver Meadow Golf Course
04.2018 - 08.2018

School Counselor

Weare Middle School and Center Woods Upper Elementary School
02.2018 - 05.2018

Substitute School Counselor

Alvirne High School
02.2018 - 05.2018

School Counselor Internship

Bow High School
12.2016 - 05.2017

School Counselor Internship

Chichester Central School
12.2016 - 05.2017

School Counselor Practicum

McClelland Elementary School
09.2016 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Student Assistant Program Counselor

Second Start
2017 - 2018

Event Bartender

DeeLuxe Bartending and Event Staffing
2016 - 2018

Bartender/Wait Staff

CC Tomatoes
2009 - 2016

Program Assistant/Teen Court Coordinator

Merrimack County Juvenile Services
2014 - 2015

Master of Education - School Counseling

Plymouth State University

Related Experience

  • Second Start, Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor, Concord, NH, 2017, Implemented the Project SUCCESS model with fidelity in Hopkinton Middle High School and Hillsboro-Deering Middle School through instruction to 7th grade students., Provided individual and group prevention and intervention counseling to students grades 6 through 12., Provided educational environmental initiatives throughout the schools.
  • Merrimack County Juvenile Diversion Program, Program Assistant/Teen Court Coordinator, Concord, NH, 2014, 2015, Coordinated, managed, and administered duties involving Teen Court, including communication with clients, adolescent volunteers and adult volunteers., Provided psycho-education to adolescents on the various topics including Positive Decision Making, Anger Management, Drug and Alcohol, Bullying, and Internet Safety., Presented information to various schools throughout Merrimack County.