Julie Kennedy
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in home inspection and hospitality. Proven project management and problem-solving skills. Excelling in client education and detailed reporting. Over 30 years of experience in various customer service roles, including business owner, restaurant manager, bartender, server, and barista.
Strong ability to work in fast-paced environments and communicate with a diverse clientele to enhance guest satisfaction, foster repeat business, and provide friendly, efficient service for all guests. Currently seeking a part-time position in a fun, vibrant, and laid-back setting.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Home Inspector
Greenworks Inspections
Austin, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Perform various inspections on commercial and residential properties to assist clients when making real estate transactions.
- Highlight critical issues with descriptions and photographs in detailed home inspection reports.
- Educate home buyers about residences and important concerns to help each make optimal purchasing decisions.
Owner
Owl Painting Plus Remodeling
Mpls., MN
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Consulted with customers regarding their preferences for color schemes and finishes prior to beginning any work.
- Delivered top-quality residential interior painting and remodeling services with excellent customer reviews.
Taproom Bartender
Wabasha Brewing
Minneapolis, MN
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained a working knowledge of taproom beer offerings and provided suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Server - Bartender, PT FOH Manager
Cafe Maude/Book Club Restaurant
Minneapolis, MN
08.2010 - 10.2019
- Conducted comprehensive training while leading and mentoring new employees.
- Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Owner - Manager - Bartender
Billy's On Grand
St. Paul, MN
06.1985 - 10.2017
- Conducted interviews and hired front-of-house staff.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings.
- Scheduled staff, managed budgets and handled bar inventory.
Bar Manager - Bartender
Loring Kitchen and Bar
Minneapolis, MN
12.2008 - 09.2010
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff.
- Scheduled staff duties, managed budgets, handled inventory, and ordered beer, wine, liquor, and bar supplies.
- Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served food, wine, draft and bottled beer.
Bartender - Server
JD Hoyt's Supper Club
Minneapolis, MN
10.1998 - 06.2004
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Bartender
400 Bar
Minneapolis, MN
06.1997 - 11.1998
- Poured wine, beer, and cocktails for patrons in a live music venue.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Bartender - Security - Office Admin. - Service Manager
First Avenue & 7th Street Entry
Minneapolis, MN
02.1990 - 07.1997
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons in a live music venue.
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.
- Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments, and provide general office information.
- Scheduled staff of 100+ employees to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
Education
WSET Level 2 Sommelier With Distinction -
Texas Wine School
Austin, TX12-2024
TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) - Certified Professional Inspector
AHIT
TX01.2020
North Bennett Street School - Carpentry
North Bennett Street School
Boston, MA01.2005
Aveda Institute - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
Minneapolis, MN01.1991
Skills
- TABC certified
- Texas food handler certified
- WSET Level 2 Sommelier with distinction
- Event Coordination
- Toast, Aloha, Micros, Restaurant Manager, and Pixel Point POS systems
- OpenTable and Eveve reservation systems
- Owner/Self-employed at Owl Good Home Inspections, January 2020 to April 2022
- Barista at Mojo’s Coffee, Austin, TX; Bob's Java Hut, Minneapolis, MN; Music City Cafe, St Paul, Minnesota; SF Coffee Co San Francisco, CA
- Event Coordinator for Grand Old Day Festival (1996) St Paul, MN
References
Personal and professional references available upon request.
Additional Skills And Training
- TABC and Texas food handler certified
- WSET level 2 sommelier (pass with distinction) 12/24
- Owner/self employed at Owl Painting Plus - 01/19 to 01/21
- Owner/Self employed at Owl Good Home Inspections 01/20 to 04/22
- Barista at: Mojo's Coffee Austin, TX - Bob's Java Hut Mpls. MN - Music City Cafe St. Paul, MN - S.F. Coffee Co. San Francisco, CA
- Event Coordinator for Grand Old Day Festival (1996) St. Paul, MN
- Experience on Toast, Aloha, Micros, Restaurant Manager, Pixel Point and Squirrel P.O.S. systems
- Experience with Open Table and Eveve reservation systems
Affiliations
- Food and wine enthusiast
- Paddleboarding
- Pet Sitting
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Two Stepping and Swing Dancing
- Live Music
Timeline
Professional Home Inspector
Greenworks Inspections
09.2022 - Current
Taproom Bartender
Wabasha Brewing
04.2019 - 10.2019
Owner
Owl Painting Plus Remodeling
01.2019 - 05.2022
Server - Bartender, PT FOH Manager
Cafe Maude/Book Club Restaurant
08.2010 - 10.2019
Bar Manager - Bartender
Loring Kitchen and Bar
12.2008 - 09.2010
Bartender - Server
JD Hoyt's Supper Club
10.1998 - 06.2004
Bartender
400 Bar
06.1997 - 11.1998
Bartender - Security - Office Admin. - Service Manager
First Avenue & 7th Street Entry
02.1990 - 07.1997
Owner - Manager - Bartender
Billy's On Grand
06.1985 - 10.2017
WSET Level 2 Sommelier With Distinction -
Texas Wine School
TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) - Certified Professional Inspector
AHIT
North Bennett Street School - Carpentry
North Bennett Street School
Aveda Institute - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
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