Donna Blanton

• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
• Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
• Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
• Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
• Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
• Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
• Maintained extensive knowledge of cocktail recipes and preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality beverage menu.
• Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
• Optimized beverage cost and waste management, regularly reviewing and adjusting pour sizes and inventory levels.
• Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
• Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.
• Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
• Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
• Streamlined bar operations by maintaining clean and organized work area, ensuring efficient service.
• Implemented sustainable practices, reducing waste by introducing reusable straws and biodegradable napkins.
• Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
• Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
• Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
• Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
• Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
• Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
• Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
• Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
• Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
• Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
• Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
• Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
• Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
• Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
• Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
• Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
• Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
• Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
• Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
• Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
• Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
• Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
• Reduced case resolution times by effectively supporting negotiation and settlement processes.
• Streamlined office communication and improved case management with meticulous record-keeping and scheduling.
• Increased efficiency in legal document production with advanced proficiency in legal software applications.
• Fostered collaborative environment, facilitating communication between legal teams and clients.
• Streamlined case management process, reducing overhead costs and improving case turnaround times.
• Improved client trust and satisfaction, providing comprehensive support and updates throughout case progression.
• Streamlined workflow by implementing new document management system, reducing time spent on file retrieval.
• Enhanced case preparation efficiency by organizing and maintaining comprehensive digital filing system.
• Increased department efficiency, organizing continuing legal education seminars for paralegal staff.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
• Conducted background investigations on defendant.
• Wrote and filed pleadings with Type court on schedule to maximize case success.
• Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
• Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
• Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.

Customer service, serving and bartending

• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
• Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
• Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
• Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
• Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
• Optimized beverage cost and waste management, regularly reviewing and adjusting pour sizes and inventory levels.
• Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
• Implemented sustainable practices, reducing waste by introducing reusable straws and biodegradable napkins.
• Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.
• Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
• Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
• Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
• Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
• Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
• Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
• Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
• Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
• Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
• Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
• Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.

Tending bar, preparing cocktails. Serving food

Tending bar, serving food