Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Kelsea Buis

Rockwall,TX

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher

Heritage Air And Heat
05.2021 - Current
    • Communicated with technician's and customers to coordinate timely arrival.
    • Directed dispatching and routing.
    • Maintained professional relationship with shippers, office staff, and field supervisor's, technicians, and installers.
    • Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
    • Processed invoices and payments for dispatched orders to provide proof of transaction.
    • Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
    • Monitored vehicle locations to coordinate timely arrivals.
    • Monitored and tracked dispatch communication systems.
    • Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, transactions, and receipts.
    • Received new orders, prepared documentation, and assigned personnel.

Waitress Trainer

Bin 303
01.2019 - 03.2021
    • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
    • Instructed servers on proper techniques for taking orders, serving food and providing customer service.
    • Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
    • Provided feedback and guidance to help servers develop industry skills and knowledge.
    • Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
    • Monitored new server performance and offered continuous support throughout training period.

Bartender

Bin 303
01.2019 - 03.2021
    • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
    • Performed opening and closing duties, 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.

Server Trainer

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
01.2017 - 09.2018
    • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
    • Instructed servers on proper techniques for taking orders, serving food and providing customer service.
    • Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
    • Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.

Bartender Trainer

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
01.2017 - 09.2018
    • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
    • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
    • Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.

Head Hostess

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
02.2016 - 01.2017
    • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
    • Documented reservations, alerted servers, and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
    • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
    • Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.

Education

Bachelor's in General Studies -

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
12.2023

Associate of Arts -

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Adaptability
  • Flexibility
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Dispatcher

Heritage Air And Heat
05.2021 - Current

Waitress Trainer

Bin 303
01.2019 - 03.2021

Bartender

Bin 303
01.2019 - 03.2021

Server Trainer

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
01.2017 - 09.2018

Bartender Trainer

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
01.2017 - 09.2018

Head Hostess

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
02.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor's in General Studies -

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Associate of Arts -

Collin County Community College District
Kelsea Buis