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Kari Vasend

Lakeside,MT

Summary

Motivated bartender/server with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Garden Valley Technologies
10.2019 - 03.2023
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, did trouble shooting and dispatched service technicians for installs and repairs.
  • Processed payments over the phone, in person and via mail.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Sold phone, internet, TV and cell service.
  • Built facilities behind the scenes so services worked properly.

Bartender

Zorbaz
04.2016 - 10.2019
  • Created a fun and safe atmosphere for our guests and my coworkers.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • 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.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Assistant Conservationist

Flathead Conservation District
10.2013 - 02.2016
  • The Conservation District's mission is to preserve soil and water. As their primary outreach and
    education coordinator I created, advertised, and implemented public events, and ran their education programs.
  • Delivered technical guidance and assistance to groups and individuals on conservation-related topics.
  • Conducted site visits to evaluate erosion, identify root causes and devise remedies.

Fish Technician

Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association
06.2011 - 08.2013

NSRAA rears over 100-million wild salmon. Technicians are responsible for all aspects of salmon culture and hatchery operations: incubation, ponding, feeding, collecting weight
samples, monitoring fish health, vaccinating, sampling water, changing nets, releasing fish, and
spawning. Dependability and commitment to excellence are required for fish health.

Education

Associate of Science - Fisheries

Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
2012

Bachelor of Science - B.S./B.A./Minor

University of Montana
Missoula
12.2008

Skills

I'm familiar with mountain culture and believe in providing a fun and safe environment

  • Payment Processing
  • Menu Memorization
  • Changing Beer Kegs
  • Handling Difficult Customers
  • Customer Service
  • Liquor, Beer, and Wine Knowledge
  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Cash Register Operation

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Garden Valley Technologies
10.2019 - 03.2023

Bartender

Zorbaz
04.2016 - 10.2019

Assistant Conservationist

Flathead Conservation District
10.2013 - 02.2016

Fish Technician

Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association
06.2011 - 08.2013

Associate of Science - Fisheries

Mt Hood Community College

Bachelor of Science - B.S./B.A./Minor

University of Montana
Kari Vasend