Emily Griffiths
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Hardworking Server/Bartender/Shift Manager with 25+ years experience in large-scale, fast pace, casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Water Street Grille
03.2019 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Real Estate Closing Coordinator
Goldstein, Edgar & Reagan
01.2017 - Current
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
- Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Successfully managed and coordinated real estate transactions from contract to closing, ensuring all necessary documents and parties were in compliance with legal and lender requirements.
- Conducted pre-closing reviews to verify the accuracy of all documents and information, preventing errors and delays in the closing process.
- Prepared and reviewed all closing documents, including HUD-1 settlement statements, deeds, title insurance policies, and other legal paperwork, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborated with attorneys, lenders, and other parties to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Organized and supervised the closing meetings, including the review and signing of documents, fund disbursement, and the proper recording of deeds and mortgages.
- Managed the disbursement of funds and handled the transfer of ownership in accordance with all legal requirements.
Server
The Cowboy Bar & Grill
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denbigh High School
Newport News, VA06.1992
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Health Codes Compliance
- Food Running
- Beverage Preparation
- Payment Processing
- Food Service
- Suggestive Selling
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
- Aloha POS
- Customer Service
- Changing Beer Kegs
- Outgoing Personality
- Staff Management
Timeline
Bartender
Water Street Grille
03.2019 - Current
Server
The Cowboy Bar & Grill
08.2017 - 02.2019
Real Estate Closing Coordinator
Goldstein, Edgar & Reagan
01.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Denbigh High School
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