Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Jimmy Hula's
Clearwater Beach, FL
10.2017 - 03.2022
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Generated higher ticket averages by training employees on suggestive up-selling techniques.
Server
First Watch
Largo, FL
05.2020 - 04.2021
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
Largo, FL
01.2012 - 09.2017
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Intake Specialist
Suncoast
St Petersburg , FL
01.2014 - 02.2015
Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
Communicated with referral sources, physicians and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained.
Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Server/ Bartender
Gators On The Pass
Treasure Island , FL
08.2009 - 10.2014
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Intake Specialist - Internship
The Open Door
Indiana , Pennsylvania
08.2011 - 12.2011
Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
Performed intake assessment onsite and at county jail.
Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients.
Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.