Kimberley Preston
Valley Park,MO
Summary
Customer-focused professional with expertise in office administration and hospitality. Proven skills in communication, scheduling, payroll support, and data entry. Known for fostering strong relationships with clients and teams, while thriving in fast-paced environments. Eager to leverage experience in restaurant, hospitality, or administrative support roles.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Lazy River Grill
Manchester, MO
01.2005 - Current
- Delivered friendly, attentive service while bartending and serving guests during lunch shifts, enhancing overall guest experience.
- Balance drink preparation, order accuracy, guest requests, and coordination with kitchen and service staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided customer service, assisted guests with menu selections, communicated orders to kitchen, and maintained clean, organized dining area to support efficient operations.
- Assisted with daily restaurant operations in fast-paced team environment, ensuring smooth service flow.
- Served guests at Lazy River Grill with menus, specials, and drink recommendations.
- Processed payments, balanced tabs, and handled cash and card transactions.
- Mixed cocktails and poured beverages following Lazy River Grill bar standards.
Elementary & Substitute Teacher
St. Louis Area Schools / Kelly Educational Staffing
St. Louis, MO
01.2017 - 05.2026
- Taught elementary students, adapting instruction and classroom routines to address diverse learning needs and enhance student engagement.
- Managed classrooms and daily schedules, ensuring organized documentation and effective tracking of student progress to support learning outcomes.
- Communicated professionally with parents, students, school staff, and administrators to support student needs and build positive relationships.
- Collaborated with colleagues to support school-wide programs and events, demonstrating flexibility and leadership in fast-paced environments.
Private Family Nanny / Household Manager
St. Louis, MO
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Coordinated household schedules, appointments, and errands, enhancing family organization and efficiency.
- Ensured clear communication and provided dependable, customer-focused service to families.
- Oversaw various responsibilities simultaneously to ensure smooth operations. while ensuring professionalism and attention to detail.
Business Finance and Tax Management
Self-Employed
St. Louis, MO
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Prepared payroll reports, managed billing, monitored accounts, and organized financial records for small businesses to ensure accurate financial operations.
- Employed Microsoft Office programs to organize data and produce reports, enhancing overall information management.
- Delivered customer support and administrative assistance for multiple clients to enhance service experience.
Server/Bartender
Madisons Cafe
Manchester, MO
10.2004 - 04.2006
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced restaurant environment, enhancing guest experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen and service staff to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Processed cash and credit card transactions, managed reservations, and addressed guest concerns promptly.
Server/Cashier / Bus Person
Rich and Charlies
Town & Country, MO
01.2001 - 10.2004
- Operated cash registers and processed payments, ensuring accuracy in balancing cash drawers.
- Assisted customers with orders and inquiries, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Supported daily restaurant operations by efficiently managing opening, closing, stocking, and cleaning tasks.
- Supported daily restaurant operations including opening, closing, stocking, and cleaning.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of MissouriSt. Louis
St. LouisBachelor of Business - Marketing Emphasis
University of MissouriSt. Louis
St. LouisSkills
- Hospitality service
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Phone communication
- Scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Data entry
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative support
- Organization
- Time management
- Stock management
- Front office support
- Payroll assistance
Timeline
Elementary & Substitute Teacher
St. Louis Area Schools / Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2017 - 05.2026
Private Family Nanny / Household Manager
01.2013 - 01.2018
Business Finance and Tax Management
Self-Employed
01.2013 - 01.2017
Server/Bartender
Lazy River Grill
01.2005 - Current
Server/Bartender
Madisons Cafe
10.2004 - 04.2006
Server/Cashier / Bus Person
Rich and Charlies
01.2001 - 10.2004
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of MissouriSt. Louis
Bachelor of Business - Marketing Emphasis
University of MissouriSt. Louis