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Hope Cusack

Ellensburg

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with over 20 years in customer service and administration. Known for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage diverse tasks effectively. Ready to leverage experience in client communication and problem-solving to enhance guest experiences.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Red Horse Diner
Ellensburg
04.2025 - Current
  • Delivered consistent, high-quality service in fast-paced settings
  • Managed multitasking under pressure while maintaining accuracy
  • Built rapport with guests to encourage repeat business
  • Handled cash, POS systems, and inventory
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service

Bartender/Server

Time Out Saloon
Kittitas
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and anticipating needs
  • Assisted in managing inventory by tracking supplies and placing orders as needed
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of food and drinks
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques

Information Specialist

Aging and Long Term Care
Ellensburg
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Answer calls, emails, and walk-ins from seniors, caregivers, and the public
  • Explain and connect individuals with available services (home care, assisted living, nursing homes, meal programs, transportation, disability resources, veteran, medicare and medicaid)
  • Contract individuals for the state to be in home caregivers
  • Assist with applications for long-term care services
  • Maintain accurate records of inquiries and referrals
  • Coordinate with social workers, case managers, and providers
  • Ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality rules (HIPAA, etc.)

Optometric Technician

Vision Source/Family Eye Clinic
Ellensburg/Cle Elum
09.2014 - 05.2015
  • Assist doctor with the flow of patient care; initial workup with each appointment, managing phone calls and questions from patients, typing letters, ordering and keeping the exam rooms supplied, scribing for doctor, and closure of charts
  • Review doctor's schedule and prepare appropriate testing equipment
  • Insertion and removal training of contact lenses, fitting patients, follow up phone calls, answer/research contact lens questions patients may have

Optometric Technician

Valley Vision And Hearing Associates
Ellensburg
11.2013 - 09.2014
  • Assist the doctor with the flow of patient care; initial workup with each appointment, managing phone calls and questions from patients, keeping exam rooms supplied, scribing for doctor, and assisting in closure of charts
  • Open/Close exam rooms, review doctor's schedule and prepare appropriate testing equipment

Housing Program & Support Services Assoc.

HopeSource
Ellensburg
05.2009 - 11.2013

Housing Program Support & Support Services Associate

(March 2013-October 2013)

  • Coordinated and performed all duties of Housing Program Lead and Support Services Associate listed below during departmental transition period

Housing Program Lead

(August 2012-March 2013)

  • Integrated contractual guidelines and formed policy in the development of efficient and effective operations
  • Responsible for financial duties, contractual compliance, and grant and data reporting
  • Supported clients through family development, maintained records and files, ensured adherence to contract guidelines and connected families with community resources

Housing Project Coordinator & Support Services Coordinator

(August 2010-August 2012)

  • Delegated responsibilities and managed projects in both Housing & Support Services departments
  • Responsible for financial management for departmental projects
  • Coordinated and led interdepartmental meetings, including scheduling and agenda setting
  • Responsible for state and local contract reporting for Support Services, Housing & Transportation departments

Support Services Associate

(May 2009-August 2010)

  • Responsible for initial contact with clients including answering phones, directing phone calls, scheduling appointments, and registering clients for programs through intake process
  • In charge of inventory and supply ordering
  • Created and updated electronic and hard copy files
  • Maintained database records for interoffice, state, and federal management systems

Education

High School Diploma -

Kittitas High School
Kittitas, WA
06-2006

Skills

Customer Service Experience

  • Interacting with a wide variety of people
  • Maintains professionalism in high-pressure situations
  • Multitasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to quickly learn, retain, and relay information
  • Effective in both individual and team-based environments

Administrative Experience

  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365
  • Detail oriented with excellence in organization and time management
  • Adept to client communications via telephone, written, oral and electronic interactions
  • Excel at file management and effective systems creation
  • Database Management

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Red Horse Diner
04.2025 - Current

Bartender/Server

Time Out Saloon
09.2022 - 08.2025

Information Specialist

Aging and Long Term Care
12.2015 - 05.2017

Optometric Technician

Vision Source/Family Eye Clinic
09.2014 - 05.2015

Optometric Technician

Valley Vision And Hearing Associates
11.2013 - 09.2014

Housing Program & Support Services Assoc.

HopeSource
05.2009 - 11.2013

High School Diploma -

Kittitas High School
Hope Cusack