Gabrielle LaFerr
Midwest City
Summary
Dynamic and service-oriented professional with a proven track record, excelling in high-pressure environments. Recognized for strong multitasking abilities and exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships and enhancing client satisfaction. Highly reliable team player committed to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene while delivering outstanding results.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
DLS/Zoo Amp
05.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Waitress/bartender
Landing Zone
05.2017 - Current
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Lead Teacher/morning Person in Charge
Kids USA
12.2021 - 04.2025
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Assisted in office admin, tuition payments, and field trip payments
Wedding/ Event Coordinator/planner
Inspire Events
08.2013 - 12.2022
- Stayed current on emerging trends in wedding design aesthetics through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional wedding planning and coordination services.
- Conducted thorough venue inspections, ensuring optimal alignment with client preferences and requirements.
- Developed tailored wedding packages to meet diverse client needs, resulting in increased bookings.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery at competitive pricing.
- Delivered personalized attention to each couple, fostering trust and confidence in our services.
- Streamlined event logistics for seamless execution of weddings and related events.
Owner
New Level Nutrition
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Nanny
Private Care
12.2016 - 08.2021
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Accounts Payable
Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of transactions and maintaining accurate records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and collections activities.
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintaining accurate records and timely payments.
- Increased efficiency of accounts payable functions with automation initiatives that reduced manual workload.
Waitress/schedular/trainer
On The Border
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
Waitress/Cook/Manager
El Niños/ Calico Joes/ Quesos
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Restaurant Staff/Bev Cart
Trosper Park Golf Course
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
McLoud High School
McLoud, OKSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Service-oriented mindset
- Team training and development
- Cash handling
Work History
01-2010
Timeline
Bartender
DLS/Zoo Amp
05.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher/morning Person in Charge
Kids USA
12.2021 - 04.2025
Owner
New Level Nutrition
08.2019 - 11.2021
Waitress/bartender
Landing Zone
05.2017 - Current
Nanny
Private Care
12.2016 - 08.2021
Accounts Payable
Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
09.2016 - 04.2019
Waitress/schedular/trainer
On The Border
02.2016 - 02.2018
Wedding/ Event Coordinator/planner
Inspire Events
08.2013 - 12.2022
Waitress/Cook/Manager
El Niños/ Calico Joes/ Quesos
07.2012 - 12.2015
Restaurant Staff/Bev Cart
Trosper Park Golf Course
McLoud High School