Take-charge professional trained in customer service operations and offering diligent leadership, planning and organizational skills. Dedicated to maximizing profits with dynamic cost controls and promotional strategies. Skilled team builder and trainer with solid customer service background.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Pinnacle Montessori Acadamy
Wylie, TX
04.2024 - 01.2025
Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
Observed children to record development.
Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.
Participated in staff meetings to exchange ideas about instructional strategies and best practices.
Attended professional development workshops to stay current with new techniques related to teaching methods.
Conducted parent and teacher conferences throughout the year discussing student progress and goals.
Monitored students' behavior during recess periods ensuring safety of all students.
General Manager, Bartender
The Social Bar & Grill
Tacoma, WA
08.2012 - 04.2017
Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
Cocktail Server, Bartender
Macau Casino
Lakewood , WA
01.2013 - 06.2013
Participated in team meetings and training sessions to improve service and sales skills.
Presented menus and specials, answering questions regarding ingredients and preparation.
Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Adhered to all food safety and quality regulations.
Assisted in stocking bar area with beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers.
Created rapport with new and returning patrons to foster guest satisfaction.
Monitored guest consumption of alcohol and intervened as needed according to established guidelines.
Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
Served cocktails, beverages, and selected dishes promptly and accurately.
Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard, WA
06-2002
Some College (No Degree) - ANTHROPOLOGY, PHSYCHOLOGY
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
Skills
Active learning methods
Curriculum design
Environmental awareness
Staff management
Handling difficult customers
Marketing and sales experience
Small group instruction
Affiliations
gardening
creating videos
entertaining children
Certification
CPR and First Aid Training Certificate
Food Handlers Certification
Texas Agrilife Childcare Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Pinnacle Montessori Acadamy
04.2024 - 01.2025
Cocktail Server, Bartender
Macau Casino
01.2013 - 06.2013
General Manager, Bartender
The Social Bar & Grill
08.2012 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
Some College (No Degree) - ANTHROPOLOGY, PHSYCHOLOGY