Kathleen Groover
Tecumseh,MI
Summary
With a proven track record at Bank of Ann Arbor, I excel in transaction processing and customer relationship building. Leveraging attention to detail and professionalism, I've significantly enhanced client satisfaction and loyalty. My expertise in money handling and adeptness in addressing customer needs underscore my ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Tip Top
08.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
Bank Teller
Bank of Ann Arbor
04.2021 - Current
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in increased client retention and loyalty.
- Conducted daily audits of cash drawer, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bank policies.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
- Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
- Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
- Supported branch management in achieving operational excellence through adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal procedures.
- Increased efficiency within the teller line by sharing best practices among colleagues, leading to shorter wait times for customers.
- Processed loan payments accurately, contributing to the overall efficiency of branch operations.
- Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
- Referred customers to other banking departments for specialized services.
- Arranged monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
- Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
- Generated monthly reports on customer activity and customer feedback.
Bartender
Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Home Health Aide
Independent
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
Restaurant Manager
Miller’s Family Restaurant
12.2003 - 11.2018
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
- Reduced staff turnover rate with effective leadership, open communication, and employee development opportunities.
- Increased restaurant revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and enhancing menu offerings.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere with open communication channels for all employees to voice concerns or suggestions freely.
- Mentored and developed staff members for career advancement opportunities, leading to a more skilled and motivated workforce.
Restaurant Manager
Maple Tree
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
- Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
- Increased restaurant revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and enhancing menu offerings.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels for seamless operation.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
Assistant Manager
Hollywood Video
10.1998 - 12.2002
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies for optimal profitability.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Education
N/A - Nursing
Jackson College
Jackson, MIHigh School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
Tecumseh, MI06.2001
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Money handling
- Deposit and withdrawal management
- Cash counting
- Transaction processing
- Relationship building
- Customer needs assessment
- Signature verification
- Transaction reconciliation
Timeline
Server
Tip Top
08.2021 - Current
Bank Teller
Bank of Ann Arbor
04.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Independent
11.2018 - 03.2021
Bartender
Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2017 - 07.2022
Restaurant Manager
Miller’s Family Restaurant
12.2003 - 11.2018
Restaurant Manager
Maple Tree
01.2003 - 12.2003
Assistant Manager
Hollywood Video
10.1998 - 12.2002
N/A - Nursing
Jackson College
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
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