Karen O'Keefe
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Successful food industry professional and recent nutrition graduate seeking a job as a professional RDN in foodservice management. Highly motivated and dedicated with many years of loyal work experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
The Faded Rose Restaurant
Little Rock , AR
03.2012 - Current
- Proficient knowledge of POS systems- placing orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Memorize updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies
- Cover management when needed for sick days or vacation days
- Establish and cultivate warm relationships with regular customers
- Increase sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers
Manager/Server
The Faded Rose Restaurant
Little Rock , AR
06.2007 - 02.2012
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's monthly income report
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
- Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies
Server/Bartender
The Faded Rose Restaurant
Little Rock, AR
11.1999 - 05.2007
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer as well as appropriate entree pairings, increasing daily beverage sales
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
Education
Dietetic Distance Internship/ Masters Degree - Dietetics
Marshall University
Huntington, WV06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR01.2019
Skills
- Proficient multi- tasker
- Detail oriented
- Upselling and Cross Selling
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Point of Sale Systems
- Staff Training
- Menu Memorization and Presentation
- Relationship Building
- ServSafe Certified
- Microsoft Office
Relative Internships
K-12 Culinary- School Nutrition
Heart Hospital- Foodservice
Episcopal Collegiate School- School Nutrition
AR Dept. of Education- School Nutrition- Stephanie Alsbrook
Timeline
Server
The Faded Rose Restaurant
03.2012 - Current
Manager/Server
The Faded Rose Restaurant
06.2007 - 02.2012
Server/Bartender
The Faded Rose Restaurant
11.1999 - 05.2007
Dietetic Distance Internship/ Masters Degree - Dietetics
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Central Arkansas
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