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Kimberly Payton
Gambrills,United States
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Summary
Bartender/Server offering 20 plus years of preparing and serving alcoholic drinks and serving food.
Versed in maintaining liquor stock, keeping bar clean and assessing customer needs.
Friendly and upbeat individual possessing outstanding dexterity coupled with first-rate multitasking and customer service abilities.
Overview
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Spirits West Country ClubBaltimore, MD
Bartender/Server/Hostess
01.1980 - 01.2000
Job overview
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Talked easily with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Checked customer IDs per day to verify legal age of customers.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Increased average ticket amounts by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to determine generated revenue.
- Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
Self-employedBaltimore, MD
Sales Associate
10.2002 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Maintained knowledge of current sales, promotions and policies and answered customer questions.
- Cleaned and sanitized tanning beds and rooms.
- Promoted and sold eyewear and swimwear products.
- Maintained detailed records of client feedback and treatment plans to present personalized care.
- Updated computer databases with client and inventory data.
- Used cash registers to handle cash and credit card transactions, money and receipts.
- Greeted clients, showed to tanning facilities and educated on usage.
- Opened and closed salon, hung up promotional signs and scheduled equipment maintenance.
- Completed basic administrative work and managed household accounts.
AACPS Waugh Chapel Elementary schoolOdenton, MD
Special Education Teacher Assistant
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Assisted classroom teachers with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided continuous support by accompanying students to classes and in-school activities.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Helped students with limited mobility move around school areas and handle personal care tasks.
- Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.
- Led lessons on [Number] subjects to classes averaging [Number] special needs students with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders and genetic disabilities.
Self-employedGambrills, MD
Daycare Provider
01.2016 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
Education
Maryland Bartending AcademyGlen Burnie, MD
Certification from Mixology
04.1986
Catonsville Community HighCatonsville, MD
02.1980
Lansdowne High SchoolLansdowne MD
High School Diploma
06.1979
Skills
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Menu Memorization
- Service Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Proficient in Mixology
- Safe Serving Knowledge
- Food and Beverage Service
- TIPS Certified
- Food Service
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Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
AACPS Waugh Chapel Elementary school
09.2021 - Current
Daycare Provider
Self-employed
01.2016 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Self-employed
10.2002 - 12.2012
Bartender/Server/Hostess
Spirits West Country Club
01.1980 - 01.2000
Maryland Bartending Academy
Certification from Mixology
Catonsville Community High
Lansdowne High School
High School Diploma
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