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Jasmine Otten

Jasmine Otten

Elk River,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commissary Driver

Sun Country Airlines
03.2023 - Current
  • Completed routine pre-and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Delivered goods and products to the flight crew on time.
  • Cleaned, stocked trucks, and assessed vehicles for damage after each shift.
  • Communicated with ACC and other personnel to coordinate flight schedules for arrival and departure.
  • Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods in the warehouse.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading, and operating vehicles and fork lift.
  • Unloaded and loaded trucks with carts with the forklift.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Maintained a professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold the company's reputation.
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
  • Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damaging catering carts during delivery.
  • Maintained a professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold the company's reputation.
  • Inspected vehicles before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
  • Loaded and unloaded 100-200lb catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
  • Observed food service operations to learn about large-scale dining services catering to diners with varied meal requirements.
  • Coordinated daily catering and supervised on-time preparation and delivery.
  • Prepping meal and beverage carts for flights before departure
  • Stocking aircraft with essentials before departure.
  • Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.

Wedding & Senior Portrait Photographer

BellaCharee Photography
01.2012 - Current
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
  • Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
  • Calculated quotes for clients.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Firearms Instructor and Operations Manager

Minnesota Firearms Training
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
  • Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
  • Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
  • Assisted students in developing self-advocacy and support skills.
  • Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
  • Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
  • Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
  • Designed and implemented activities to help students explore and develop interests.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.

Managing Bartender

201 Tavern Bar and Grill
03.2017 - 09.2020
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
  • Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
  • Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
  • Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Monitored dining room and bar areas for signs of overcrowding.
  • Processed payments for orders and provided customers with change.
  • Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
  • Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
  • Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
  • Assisted customers with carry-out service.
  • Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters, and tables.
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
  • I'd like to point out that I addressed customer complaints and inquiries to verify satisfaction.
  • I answered customer questions about food and beverage items and helped with menu selections.
  • Greeted customers and provided menus upon arrival to the dining room and bar.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles, and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Established rules for ejecting problem customers from bar to reduce liability and maintain pleasant environment.
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.

Bartender & Server

Boondox Bar and Grill
02.2013 - 03.2017
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • 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.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.

Server

Toby Keiths Bar
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • 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.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Server

The Ground Round
06.2011 - 09.2011
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Bartender & Server

The Ground Round
01.2003 - 06.2011
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • 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.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
  • Completed requisitions to maintain required stock par levels.
  • Applied knowledge to create innovative cocktails, enhance flavor profiles and expertly pair food and drinks.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Education

Associate of Arts - Photo & Video Production

The Art Institute
Minneapolis, MN
06-2013

High School Diploma -

Hill City High School
Hill City, MN
06-2003

Skills

  • Pickup Logistics
  • Heavy Vehicle Operation
  • Regular Activity Documentation
  • System Load Monitoring
  • Issue Mediation
  • Safety Compliance Inspections
  • Heavy Equipment Handling
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Strategic Problem Resolution
  • Accident prevention
  • Customer rapport
  • Punctuality
  • Socially Engaging
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Traffic law observation
  • Strong Focus on Accuracy
  • Scheduling Proficiency
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Materials transport
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Safety protocols
  • Confidentiality
  • Safe driving techniques
  • Schedule management
  • Heavy lifting
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Physical stamina
  • Background checks

Certification

Glock Certified

Interests

  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Enjoy creating and following travel blogs and vlogs
  • Adventure Travel
  • Road Trips
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
  • Volunteering
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Horseback Riding
  • Gardening
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Drawing and Painting
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Photography
  • Creative Writing
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • Music
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Baking
  • Interior Design
  • Geocaching

Timeline

Commissary Driver

Sun Country Airlines
03.2023 - Current

Firearms Instructor and Operations Manager

Minnesota Firearms Training
02.2020 - 09.2022

Managing Bartender

201 Tavern Bar and Grill
03.2017 - 09.2020

Bartender & Server

Boondox Bar and Grill
02.2013 - 03.2017

Server

Toby Keiths Bar
02.2012 - 03.2013

Wedding & Senior Portrait Photographer

BellaCharee Photography
01.2012 - Current

Server

The Ground Round
06.2011 - 09.2011

Bartender & Server

The Ground Round
01.2003 - 06.2011

Glock Certified

Associate of Arts - Photo & Video Production

The Art Institute

High School Diploma -

Hill City High School
Jasmine Otten