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Emily Higgins

Emily Higgins

Port Orange,FL

Summary

Hardworking and adaptable professional with experience in customer service, team leadership, and high-pressure environments. Skilled in building customer relationships, handling sensitive situations, and staying organized under tight deadlines. Quick learner with a strong focus on problem-solving, multitasking, and following regulations to ensure smooth operations. Eager to grow professionally and take on new challenges to further develop my skills and contribute to a team’s success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender

Limoncello South
09.2022 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Built a strong customer base by delivering top-tier service and fostering genuine connections.
  • Managed inventory, placed orders, and worked with vendors to keep costs in check without sacrificing quality.
  • Trained and mentored new bartenders, ensuring they mastered both technical skills and customer engagement.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged customers to keep coming back.

Achievements:

  • Boosted sales through upselling strategies and by curating a high-quality drink menu that customers loved.
  • Helped the bar exceed revenue goals through strategic promotions and exceptional customer engagement.
  • Increased returning customer rates by consistently providing a memorable experience and personalized service.

Remote Dispatcher

ADT
09.2021 - 09.2022

Responsibilities:

  • Managed high volumes of incoming alarms and emergency calls, ensuring quick and accurate response times.
  • Followed strict security procedures and industry regulations to ensure compliance and customer safety.
  • Maintained detailed reports and documentation of all incidents to uphold accuracy and accountability.
  • Dispatched emergency personnel efficiently while keeping customers calm and informed during high-stress situations.

Achievements:

  • Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets, handling a high volume of dispatches without sacrificing quality.
  • Built strong problem-solving skills by handling complex or high-priority emergency situations with professionalism.
  • Helped reduce false alarm rates through effective communication and troubleshooting techniques.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Nauvoo Grill Club
05.2021 - 09.2022

Responsibilities:

  • Trained and supported staff, helping them adapt to new policies and customer concerns post-pandemic.
  • Managed daily office operations, scheduling, and administrative tasks to keep the business running smoothly.
  • Enforced COVID-19 safety protocols, balancing health regulations with maintaining a positive guest experience.
  • Provided top-tier customer service, reassuring guests and addressing concerns with professionalism and empathy.

Achievements:

  • Ensured full compliance with health regulations, contributing to a safe and smooth reopening process.
  • Successfully guided the team through a challenging transition, ensuring business operations resumed efficiently.

Paralegal

Charles M. Byrnes Law Office
11.2019 - 05.2021

Responsibilities:

  • Served as a direct point of contact for clients, handling sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
  • Maintained and organized case files, legal documents, and correspondence to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
  • Handled scheduling, calendar management, and deadline tracking to keep cases moving efficiently.
  • Assisted in legal research, drafting documents, and preparing materials for court proceedings.
  • Balanced multiple priorities while maintaining strict attention to detail and organization.

Achievements:

  • Quickly retained and applied complex legal information, making valuable contributions to case preparation.
  • Helped improve office organization, streamlining document management and scheduling processes.
  • Gained extensive hands-on legal knowledge.

Bank Teller/Customer Service

Wells Fargo
09.2017 - 09.2019

Responsibilities:

  • Learned quickly and adapted to banking operations at a young age, mastering policies, procedures, and security measures.
  • Assisted customers with deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and account inquiries while ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
  • Developed strong multitasking skills, managing high customer volume while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Used fact-finding questions to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate banking products.
  • Balanced cash drawers daily, ensuring accurate reconciliation and minimal discrepancies.

Achievements:

  • Earned a Customer Service Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding service and client relations.
  • Developed empathy and communication skills, handling customer concerns with patience and professionalism.

Skills

HARD:

  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Upselling Strategies
  • Compliance & Regulation Adherence
  • Team Leadership
  • Multitasking in High-Pressure Environments
  • Legal Research & Documentation
  • Time Management

SOFT:

  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Lead Bartender

Limoncello South
09.2022 - Current

Remote Dispatcher

ADT
09.2021 - 09.2022

Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Nauvoo Grill Club
05.2021 - 09.2022

Paralegal

Charles M. Byrnes Law Office
11.2019 - 05.2021

Bank Teller/Customer Service

Wells Fargo
09.2017 - 09.2019
Emily Higgins