Gabrielle Desormier
Carson City,NV
Summary
My career objective is to improve the company I am currently working for. I love and enjoy helping others and staying organized on the job. I am skilled with computers, and I learn very quickly the correct way to do any certain task. I am self-motivated to work without being told what to do, and I will always go the extra mile to get something done the correct way. I am professional as well as personal. I am skilled in handling difficult situations and people while remaining calm and focused. I work to learn, and I learn to improve myself as well as the company I am working for. I have a passion for anything and everything I do, and I never let myself or others down. I am an asset to any business due to my hard, dedicated work, and my strong, positive personality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Carson High School
Carson City, NV
02.2023 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Head Bartender
Silver Oak Golf Course
Carson City, NV
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Bartender
The Palace Restaurant And Saloon
Virginia City, NV
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Receptionist
Magic Rain Gutters
Reno, NV
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Collected check payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Bartender
Bucket Of Blood Saloon
Virginia City, NV
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Waitress
Cider Factory
Virginia City, NV
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Veterinary Assistant
A Plus Animal Hospital
Reno, NV
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
Waitress
Bonanza Cafe
Virginia City, NV
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Veterinary Assistant
Advanced PetCare Of Northern Nevada
Sparks, NV
06.2011 - 02.2015
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
Veterinary Assistant
Quail Ridge Animal Hospital
Carson City, NV
03.2009 - 06.2011
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
Waitress
Pizza Hut
Carson City, NV
10.2008 - 08.2009
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
Pre-Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV12.2015
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- High-Volume Environments
- Cash Handling and Management
- Good Conversationalist
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Time Management
- Patient Appointment Management
- Upselling Techniques
- Service Prioritization
- Client Satisfaction
- High-Pressure Environments
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Carson High School
02.2023 - Current
Head Bartender
Silver Oak Golf Course
02.2022 - 10.2022
Bartender
The Palace Restaurant And Saloon
09.2021 - 11.2021
Receptionist
Magic Rain Gutters
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bartender
Bucket Of Blood Saloon
06.2018 - 12.2019
Waitress
Cider Factory
09.2017 - 06.2018
Veterinary Assistant
A Plus Animal Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2017
Waitress
Bonanza Cafe
03.2015 - 10.2015
Veterinary Assistant
Advanced PetCare Of Northern Nevada
06.2011 - 02.2015
Veterinary Assistant
Quail Ridge Animal Hospital
03.2009 - 06.2011
Waitress
Pizza Hut
10.2008 - 08.2009
Pre-Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College