KARISSA D. SCHROEDER
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
Bubbly and attentive waitress well-versed in interacting with customers while taking orders, providing bills, and collecting payments. (Some waitressing experience not listed on resume to maintain brevity) Maintains a superior knowledge of dining and dedication to fantastic dining experiences. Trained in POS systems and table-side serving. Known for maintaining speed and accuracy in high-traffic times. TIPS Certified and maintains both Food Handlers and RBS Certification.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
VIP Bottle Service/Cocktail Waitress
Dames and Games Sportsbar
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots
- Secured repeat bookings through outstanding professionalism and versatility
- Assisted makeup artists and hair stylists in creating original, unique looks for varied shoots
- Built extensive modeling portfolios showcasing adaptability and versatility for varied brands
- Posed for photo shoots to showcase clothing designs and accessories
- Walked runways to introduce new collections
- Appeared on TV commercials to promote consumer goods.
Model
Wilhelmina Denver
07.2022 - Current
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots
- Secured repeat bookings through outstanding professionalism and versatility
- Assisted makeup artists and hair stylists in creating original, unique looks for varied shoots
- Built extensive modeling portfolios showcasing adaptability and versatility for varied brands
- Posed for photo shoots to showcase clothing designs and accessories
- Walked runways to introduce new collections
- Appeared on TV commercials to promote consumer goods.
Grant Compliance/Payables Accountant
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared and maintained accounting records for pass-through programs
- Assisted in compliance to ensure invoices paid were processed accurately
- Processed invoice reconciliations for FEMA reimbursement claims
- Ensured funding requests were reviewed and processed appropriately
- Made sure expenditures were properly recorded in general ledger, including grant - funding source(s), account code, function, program, and contract
- Track, record, monitor and investigate discrepancies throughout reconciliation process
- Worked with directors and grant program staff to implement grant compliance policies and procedures.
VIP Bottle Service Waitress
Snooty Foxx Cabaret
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Processed drink/food orders, bills, and payments for club patrons
- Prepared and organized drinks and glassware
- Assisted main bar with opening duties: preparing drink garnishes, liquor inventory, etc
- Served drinks and food orders to patrons in quick and efficient manner
- Received TIPS Alcohol Certification per State of Colorado
- Coordinated with bar staff to ensure/confirm availability of all beverages/liquor
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of cocktail bar and other work areas
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
COVID Accounts, State of Colorado
09.2021 - 01.2022
- (CDPHE) COVID Accounts Payable
- Worked with external vendors and accounting team to manage vendor profiles
- Route vendor W-9's to accounting department to set-up accounts in CORE
- Assisted with setting up, maintaining, and removing new and old vendors within internal CORE system
- Prepares, processes, and records all payment-related transactions
- Processes payments for goods, services, and GAX payments and records on respective internal tracker
- Provided administrative, clerical, and overall support to grants manager
- Researched and offered follow up on any and all financial discrepancies.
Accounting Assistant
Tri-Vision Corporation dba, Systems of
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Data entry of cash receipts, prepared accounts payables/checks, invoiced outstanding receivables, assisted in problem solving of general office duties
- Worked with customers, vendors, and franchise owners to setup EFT/direct deposit payments
- Identified and reconciled credit card transactions utilizing QuickBooks, scanned documents on monthly basis ensuring proper account coding
- Performed monthly reconciliations of major vendor account ensuring all discrepancies were resolved in timely manner
- Manually processed over 500 invoices from vendors, suppliers, and franchise owners
- Generated monthly invoices for over 1200 customers and 80 franchise owners
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
Accounts Payable Clerk
Shamrock Foods
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Audited financials by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Scheduled and prepared checks to be paid to vendors and prepared bills, invoices, and verified bank deposits
- Received expense reports and distributed payroll checks to employees, maintained records in Microsoft Dynamics AX
Education
Master of Science - Corporate Accounting
University of Colorado Denver, Business School
Denver, CO05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Metropolitan State University
Denver, CO12.2018
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to operate in fast-paced environment
- Highly organized with extensive attention to detail
- Check Payment Processing
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Dining Area Maintenance
- High-Volume Dining
- Cash Handling
- Order Accuracy
- POS Operation
- Menu Item Recommendation
- Food Safety Oversight
Timeline
VIP Bottle Service/Cocktail Waitress
Dames and Games Sportsbar
06.2023 - Current
Grant Compliance/Payables Accountant
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
11.2022 - 01.2023
Model
Wilhelmina Denver
07.2022 - Current
COVID Accounts, State of Colorado
09.2021 - 01.2022
Accounting Assistant
Tri-Vision Corporation dba, Systems of
05.2020 - 04.2021
Accounts Payable Clerk
Shamrock Foods
05.2018 - 07.2018
VIP Bottle Service Waitress
Snooty Foxx Cabaret
03.2018 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Corporate Accounting
University of Colorado Denver, Business School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Metropolitan State University
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