Geri Parsons
Princeton,MN
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Summary
Experienced Server Self-motivated and dependable, bringing enthusiasm, dedication and exceptional work ethic, skilled at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Talent for independently handling customer issues. Analytical problem-solver successful at managing time and preparing for future guests with efficient side work.
Work History
Class B CDL Truck Driver
Palmer Bus Service
Princeton, MN
08.2012 - Current
- Conducted before and after vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws.
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Picked up and drove the children to specified receiving location.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT record keeping demands.
Server And Lite Bar Tending
Long Siding Bar And Grill
Princeton, MN
06.2016 - 10.2025
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
- Restocked nonperishable and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
- Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
- Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Cross-trained on bartender's responsibilities to handle additional duties during pea
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Server
Timber Valley Grille
Milaca, MN
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered exemplary customer service and support by remaining poised in most stressful situations.
- Delivered food and drink items quickly to help minimize customer wait times.
- Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Restocked paper products and condiments at self-service areas during periods of downtime.
- Interacted pleasantly with customers and warmly greeted patrons upon entrance to establishment..
- Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals. Processed customer payments using cash, checks, credit and debit cards and returned proper bills and coin.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
- Attended to new customers quickly to inquire about drinks and start off dining experience with prompt beverage service.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
- Transported all dirty glassware and utensils from dining room to dish washing area for proper cleaning.
Server
Pease Cafe'
Pease, MN
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
- Restocked nonperishable and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
Server
Finish Line Bar And Grill
Princeton, MN
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
- Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
Bartender/Server
Bud's Place
Princeton, MN
03.2009 - 05.2010
- Collected food, wine and appetizer orders from patrons and promoted upsell items.
- Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, providing pleasant dining experience to customers and smoothing process for wait staff.
- Recognized Via customers immediately and provided special treatment, including preferred tables.
- Multitasked to meet customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
- Restocked beer and liquor on regular schedule and after special events to prepare for forecasted needs.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies, including straws, garnishes, ice, glassware and napkins.
- Filled ice bins throughout shift and cleaned them 5 times weekly.
- Engaged in small talk with over 30 patrons per day to build rapport and earn repeat business.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Rasmussen College
St. Cloud06.2008
Skills
- Anticipating guest needs
- Problem solving
- Service-oriented mindset
- Organizational strengths
- Verbal communication
- Cash register operation
- Cash and credit transactions
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Service prioritization
- Dining customer service
- Prompt table clearance
Timeline
Server
Timber Valley Grille
08.2019 - 02.2020
Server
Finish Line Bar And Grill
08.2017 - 03.2018
Server
Pease Cafe'
05.2017 - 05.2019
Server And Lite Bar Tending
Long Siding Bar And Grill
06.2016 - 10.2025
Class B CDL Truck Driver
Palmer Bus Service
08.2012 - Current
Bartender/Server
Bud's Place
03.2009 - 05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Rasmussen College