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Dora Thompson

Warren,ME

Summary

Proficient in customer service of all kinds. Passionate about exceeding customer's expectations with warmth, knowledge, humor, and efficiency. Works with discipline and grit. Always striving to build a customer base and keep them coming back.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress/Bartender

Schooner Wharf Bar
02.2019 - Current
  • Maintained speed and perpetually friendly attitude in a high volume, high turnover bar.
  • Memorized 20+ drink recipes
  • Worked several themed events and parties hosted by Schooner Wharf with flexibility and enthusiasm.
  • Proficient in POS systems.

Assistant Galley Cook

Appledore Schooner
Key West, FL
05.2024 - 06.2024

Helped planning, shopping and organizing the logistics of meals on a ten day offshore schooner transit.

Helped prepare three meals a day for an eleven person crew in all weather conditions.

Helped keep the galley clean and food safe.

Bartender

Trillium Caterers
Belfast, ME
06.2021 - 09.2024
  • Thinking and working on my feet in the high pressure atmosphere of a wedding, while maintaining decorum and professionalism.
  • Learning new cocktails quickly, hours before the event
  • Setting up and breaking down temporary bars.

Sales Person

The Curator Consignment
05.2017 - 09.2024
  • Created long-term and trusting relationships with customers.
  • In charge of opening, closing, cleaning and organizing the shop.
  • Kept clothes crisply folded and displays neat and appealing.
  • Developed friendly, effective sales strategies.
  • Cultivated extensive knowledge of fabric, sizing and clothing care.
  • In-charge of accepting or denying incoming consignment items.
  • Set up clothing contracts with consigners.
  • Priced clothing and put out new inventory.

Waitress

Peter Otts
Camden, ME
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Gave quick and cheerful service in a busy harborside restaurant for the summer.
  • Gracefully navigated the dinning and drinking needs of Camden summer tourists and locals alike

Server

Key West Theater
03.2021 - 04.2023
  • Cocktail waitress for high volume events

Bartender/ Waitress

Fog Bar & Cafe
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Participated in meetings regarding food and beverage pairings, cocktail creation, and liquor training.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage service, including refusing to serve intoxicated guests and verifying that patrons were of legal age.
  • Made sure to have an original joke ready every Monday for Open Mic night to encourage patrons to tip the musicians if able.

Education

Journalism

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Skills

    Cocktail creation /preparation

    Knowledge for craft beer, wines, and liquor

    Knowledge of cuisine

    Thrives in busy, fast paced environment

    Proficient in point of sales

Additional Information

Previous Employers/ References:

Ben Dorr & Emily Seymour

(207) 542-8303 or curatormaine@gmail.com

Owners of Curator Men's Consignment

383 Main St.

Rockland, ME. 04841

Evalena Worthington

(305) 395-9301

Owner of Schooner Wharf Bar

202 William St.

Key West, FL. 33040

Bree Gangi

1+ (781) 367-6955

or brianna@keywesttheater.com

Manager of The Key West Theater

512 Eaton St.

Key West, FL. 33040

Abigale Avery and Michael Casby

(207) 338-5080

trilliumcaterers@gmail.com

Owners of Trillium Caterers

62 Little River Dr

Belfast, ME 04915

Timeline

Assistant Galley Cook

Appledore Schooner
05.2024 - 06.2024

Bartender

Trillium Caterers
06.2021 - 09.2024

Waitress

Peter Otts
06.2021 - 10.2023

Server

Key West Theater
03.2021 - 04.2023

Waitress/Bartender

Schooner Wharf Bar
02.2019 - Current

Sales Person

The Curator Consignment
05.2017 - 09.2024

Bartender/ Waitress

Fog Bar & Cafe
05.2016 - 12.2018

Journalism

University of Southern Maine
Dora Thompson