Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Professional References
Accomplishments
Timeline

Esther Dara Poulson

Lynette's Events
Parker,CO
7
years of professional experience

I would describe myself as a dnamic and results-driven professional with experience in both restaurant management and bar prep and operations. Excelling in event coordination and guest relations for private parties, weddings and intimate home events. Over 20 years of experience in customer service in various fields of work. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Skilled in inventory management and training new hires, consistently delivering exceptional service in fast-paced environments. Professional and punctual when it comes to showing up for my team.

Work History

Assistant/Coordinator

7 Years 2 Months
Lynette's Events | 08.2019 - Current

Food prep, delivery, bar setup, floral arranging, event set-up and coordination. Bartending and food service as well as breakdown and guest relations. All aspects of working an event from start to finish both professional, private client homes, and weddings.

Bartender/Server

1 Year 5 Months
Via Baci/Campania D'italiaLLC | 01.2025 - 06.2026

One of 2 Lead Bartenders, trainer, mixologist. Serve guests to be repeat customers. Maintain and manage orders and prep signature cocktail batches. Prep bar/garnishment daily for service. Manage floor as needed, make drinks for entire restaurant service alone as sole bartender per shift.

Kroger/Albertonsons L&R Cosmetics Representative

1 Year 5 Months
L&R Distributors | 02.2024 - 07.2025

Independent Colorado sales representative responsible for stocking, ordering, resets and working with staff from over 9 stores from centennial, Parker, Lonetree, Aurora, and Highlands ranch. Maintaining stock levels, organization and security as well as projected sales for upcoming seasonal promotions. Attend weekly zoom meetings with corporate to keep updated on sales, order and changes going forward. Manage daily email correspondence. Maintain various product sets from cosmetics, toys, hair, sundries, travel trail, ect. Able to accurately read planograms and orders.

Manager/Bartender

4 Years 3 Months
Brewery Bar 3 | 08.2019 - 11.2023

Manage staff, and daily restaurant duties while giving guests the best experience. Responsible for tracking daily bar sales, liquor orders, and Bar prep, and all Togo orders. Training new staff and encouraging a positive workplace. Opening and closing duties as a key staff member. End of day sales entries and tip payout to staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Hawaii Maui Campus | Kahului | 05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design

Maui Community College | Kahului, HI | 05-2004

Home furnishings certificate &

Certificate of Seamstress

Skills

Friendly
positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service and guest relations
Problem-solving and new hire training
Self starter and highly motivated
Event planning and production
Inventory management and ordering
Multiple POS operations

Professional References

Available upon request

Accomplishments

Maui, Hawaii Employment

Ruebelle Designs- Haiku, Maui-custom handmade jewlery- small mass production and design for sales in paris fashion week 2010-2018

First Hawaiian Bank-Kahului, Maui Commercial bank teller- customer service and sales rep for private banking and business transactions only. 2005-2010

Macy's- Shisedo Cosmetics Management-Manage and train a team of 8 sales reps. Monitor sales and scheduling. Facial massage and makeup and skincare consulting and application. Track Camilia Club members and communication. Monthly travel inter-island for training and sales promotional meetings at Honolulu headquarters. 2003-2005

Macy's Coach & Dooney & bourke Rep. Helped open the 1st coach store in Macy's on Maui and took over Dooney & Bourke department 2000-2003

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Via Baci/Campania D'italiaLLC
01.2025 - 06.2026Read More

Kroger/Albertonsons L&R Cosmetics Representative

L&R Distributors
02.2024 - 07.2025Read More

Assistant/Coordinator

Lynette's Events
08.2019 - CurrentRead More

Manager/Bartender

Brewery Bar 3
08.2019 - 11.2023Read More

University of Hawaii Maui Campus

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Maui Community College

Bachelor of Science from Fashion Design
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Esther Dara Poulson