Friendly entrepreneur with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about security, service and clerical requirements. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and resourceful approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Amber Blomquist
Oak Park, IL
06.2010 - 12.2013
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Hostess
Yan Lang
La Grange, IL
03.2014 - 07.2015
Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Bartender
Janusz Kowalczyk
Orion Night Club, IL
08.2015 - 02.2016
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.