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Kathryn Welch

Kathryn Welch

Waitress/bartender/ Manager
Delavan,WI

Summary

I have spent almost 50 years in the sales and food service industry. I have preformed many tasks involving managing, scheduling, maintaining work place moral, satisfying both customers and staff. I have excellent communication skills and I am able to resolve most conflict easily.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress /Hostess

Greenies Club House
Delavan, WI
04.2024 - Current
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Boosted restaurant revenue by upselling appetizers, desserts, and beverages along with entrees.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.

Restaurant Bar Manager

Seeet Aroma Ristorante
Delavan, WI
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Implemented staff training programs that focused on product knowledge, customer service skills, and sales techniques to boost overall performance.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.

I’m Home Caregiver

At Home
Lady Lake, FL
05.2014 - 01.2021
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.

Manager

Cattle Baron Supper Club
Lady Lake, FL
11.2005 - 09.2010
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Telemarketing Office Manager

Metro Media Advertising
Roscoe, IL
05.1987 - 08.1992

Managed and scheduled employees for a fast paced coupon book office. Trained workers to read a script effectively and place cold calls to persons in order to sell said books.

Dispatched Delivery drivers to patrons homes for the delivery of the book.

Created interesting ways to improve sales through contests and rewards.

Education

Diploma - General

Delavan Darien High School, Delavan, WI

Associates Of Marketing - Marketing And Graphic Design

Gateway Technical College , Elkhorn, WI
05.1995

Skills

Customer service

Timeline

Waitress /Hostess - Greenies Club House
04.2024 - Current
Restaurant Bar Manager - Seeet Aroma Ristorante
09.2021 - 06.2023
I’m Home Caregiver - At Home
05.2014 - 01.2021
Manager - Cattle Baron Supper Club
11.2005 - 09.2010
Telemarketing Office Manager - Metro Media Advertising
05.1987 - 08.1992
Delavan Darien High School - Diploma, General
Gateway Technical College - Associates Of Marketing , Marketing And Graphic Design
Kathryn WelchWaitress/bartender/ Manager