Georgia Harlow
Portland,Maine
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Three Dollar Dewey's
Portland, Maine
07.2024 - 09.2026
- Provided guests with an authentic "local's" experience in Portland's Old Port
- Learned an extensive beer menu highlighting both local and beers from away
- Became intimately familiar with our food menu as we catered to vegan and gluten free guests
- Achieved high sales and tip percentage
- Part of a high functioning team with no host, food runners or bussers
Elementary School Teacher
RSU 16
Mechanic Falls, Maine
08.2018 - 04.2024
- Although not relevant to the service industry, I thought this was important information. After having a baby in 2024 I decided to take some time away from teaching and re-enter into the restaurant industry. Best decision I've ever made!
Server
Tuscan Table
South Portland, Maine
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Fulfilled duties of an opening crew; including the physical/emotional assembly of a restaurant
- Gained extensive knowledge of Italian wines
- Became familiar with Italian cuisine
- Developed strategies to ensure a positive guest experience in a casual fine dining atmosphere
Server
Porthole Restaurant and Pub
Portland, Maine
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Thrived in an incredibly fast paced and unique waterside restaurant.
- Made lasting relationships with members of our community who regularly frequented the restaurant.
- Part of a close knit team
Server/Service Bartender
Gritty McDuff's
Freeport, ME
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Part of a successful team at one of Maine's Original brewpubs
- Participated in shifts as a service bartender
- Efficiently completed opening, running and closing side work
Server
Rupununi American Bar and Grill
Bar Harbor, Maine
05.2009 - 10.2012
- Greeted all guests and recited daily specials
- Completed all pre and post-shift side work
- Arrived to work ready and in uniform promptly for every shift
- Member of a very well-managed and efficient team
- Exposed to a high-volume restaurant on Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park
Back Server
The Aerie Restaurant
Snowbird, UT
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Assisted servers in greeting guests by bringing water and bread
- Cleared plates in an elegant fashion
- Crumbed tables in between courses; tidied table as needed
- Provided guests with proper silverware if required
- Gained valuable knowledge on wine, etiquette, and customer service
Server/Hostess
Bullwinkle's Bistro
Sugarloaf Mountain, ME
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Completed all pre and post-shift side work to prepare for the shift or for the following day
- Responsible for 5-8 tables at one time in a very fast-paced setting
- Able to serve guests in a timely fashion so they could continue skiing
- Part of a very close, well-communicating team
Server
Double Diamond Steakhouse and Winebar
Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Thrived in a casual fine dining
- Required to pay close attention to detail such as polishing silver and glassware, setting tables in a consistent and precise manner, delivering tables with proper silverware via marking trays
- Completed all opening and closing side work in an efficient manner.
Server
Crab Apple White Water
The Forks, Maine
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Setup and broke down breakfast buffet in a timely matter so guests could go white water rafting for the day
- Responsible for own bank - including making change, counting drawers
- Upsold food and drink items to optimize sales
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Language Arts
University of Maine at Farmington
12-2009
Timeline
Server
Three Dollar Dewey's
07.2024 - 09.2026
Server
Tuscan Table
01.2019 - 01.2020
Elementary School Teacher
RSU 16
08.2018 - 04.2024
Server
Porthole Restaurant and Pub
07.2014 - 08.2018
Server/Service Bartender
Gritty McDuff's
09.2012 - 07.2014
Back Server
The Aerie Restaurant
11.2010 - 04.2011
Server
Rupununi American Bar and Grill
05.2009 - 10.2012
Server/Hostess
Bullwinkle's Bistro
01.2009 - 04.2011
Server
Double Diamond Steakhouse and Winebar
01.2009 - 04.2011
Server
Crab Apple White Water
04.2007 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Language Arts
University of Maine at Farmington