Deanna Fineron
Monterey,CA
Summary
Hospitality professional prepared for seamless guest experiences and high-level service. Proven ability to maintain warm, welcoming atmosphere and manage guest interactions efficiently. Reliable team player with flexibility and strong focus on collaborative success.
Overview
2011
2011
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Little Swiss Cafe
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservations and waitlists efficiently to optimize seating arrangements.
- Assisted with menu explanations and answered customer inquiries about daily specials.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order delivery during peak hours.
Wedding Coordinator
Highlands Inn
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Coordinated logistics for wedding events, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction
- Collaborated with vendors to secure services and negotiate contracts for weddings.
- Coordinated logistics for wedding events, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Assisted clients in selecting décor, catering, and entertainment options tailored to their vision.
- Managed schedules and timelines for multiple weddings simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
Bartender/bar Manager
Mission Ranch
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
02.2005 - 09.2008
- Crafted signature cocktails and served beverages efficiently during high-volume service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure optimal workflow.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to synchronize food and drink orders seamlessly.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste and shortages.
- Trained new bartenders on menu offerings, techniques, and operational standards.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Bartender/manager
Baja Cantina
Carmel Valley, CA
07.1994 - 11.2005
- Trained and mentored new bartenders on cocktail recipes and customer service techniques.
- Managed inventory levels, placing orders for supplies to maintain optimal stock.
- Collaborated with management on promotional events, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alisal High
Salinas, CATimeline
Wedding Coordinator
Highlands Inn
04.2008 - 05.2010
Bartender/bar Manager
Mission Ranch
02.2005 - 09.2008
Bartender/manager
Baja Cantina
07.1994 - 11.2005
Hostess
Little Swiss Cafe
High School Diploma -
Alisal High