Elizabeth (Buffy) Jaffke
Grafton,WI
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking and honest with a desire to be an asset to your company. With a childhood of my parents custom building homes to continuing my knowledge of real estate, I truly have a passion for the small details that go into every build.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Bridge Inn
04.2007 - Current
- Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Enjoy conversations with patrons
- Hold all responsibilities of maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment
Foster mom
Children's community Services
01.2012 - 06.2024
- Children and families are my passion
- Helping more than just children in the system
- Enjoy working with everyone involved with each case
- Have adopted 3 times and have helped many other families that continue to stay in contact as much as possible
Install Coordinator
Professional Services
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated installation schedules, ensuring optimal use of resources and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with sales team to provide accurate quotes and timelines for clients, resulting in increased client trust.
- Managed installation logistics for large-scale projects, leading to successful completion within budget constraints.
- Streamlined reporting procedures by introducing standardized templates that effectively communicated project updates to stakeholders at various levels within the organization.
- Used Service Titan
Office Manager
Outdoor Accents
05.2021 - 02.2022
- This was supposed to be a temporary 2 week job just helping the company get through a busy season and ended up being much longer
- Enjoyed the high pace of scheduling for 5 techs and the owner
- Answered phones, billing accounts receivable and general office duties
- Used Service Titan which is connected to Quickbooks
Owner
Lakewinds Elk Farm
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business.
- Ran Quickbooks with the Square for sales and expenses.
- Tracked bloodlines for optimal results with quality animals
Shift Manager
Paramount Restaurant
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Waitstaff Shift Manager
Bartender
Farmstead
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Bartender during lunch and dinner shifts
Dishwasher/server/ beverage cart
The Bog
03.1995 - 08.2002
- Started as a kitchen prep/ dishwasher/ line cook
- Enjoyed long hours on the beverage cart and serving tables for events
Education
Degree - communication and travel
MATC
Mequon01.2000
Highschool -
Milwaukee Lutheran
Wauwautosa01.1999
Skills
- Problem solving
- Independant
- Helpful
- Motivated
- Understanding
Certification
- Foster Care
- Bartender
References
- Desiree Flores, Friend and mother of my foster boys, floresdd18@gmail.com, 414-232-7166
- Cheryl Slick, License worker, CSlick@chw.org, 414-875-7490
- Melissa Korinek, Friend and foster mentor, littlemel@gmail.com, 262-993-2164
Timeline
Install Coordinator
Professional Services
09.2023 - 05.2024
Office Manager
Outdoor Accents
05.2021 - 02.2022
Foster mom
Children's community Services
01.2012 - 06.2024
Owner
Lakewinds Elk Farm
01.2012 - 01.2022
Bartender
Bridge Inn
04.2007 - Current
Shift Manager
Paramount Restaurant
01.2005 - 04.2007
Bartender
Farmstead
01.2002 - 01.2005
Dishwasher/server/ beverage cart
The Bog
03.1995 - 08.2002
Degree - communication and travel
MATC
Highschool -
Milwaukee Lutheran