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Kristen Martinez

Kingwood,TX

Summary

I am a hard-working and quick-learning individual who is passionate about helping and leading others. While I may not have experience in this field as of yet, I am confident that the skills I've obtained throughout my professional career thus far have equipped me well for whatever obstacles I may face in my military career. My passion for law enforcement, coupled with my well-rounded skill set instills confidence in myself that I can work through any challenge I may face.

At first glance, my work experience is just a bunch of unimpressive customer service jobs. However, anyone who has worked in customer service before can tell you how many insanely valuable skills it has to teach you that you wouldn't think are transferrable to the professional world or the military, but very much are.

Time management and being calm under pressure are a must. The hostess made a mistake and sat two tables in your section at the same time, your table of 12 is ready to order their food, and the bar is taking forever to make your table's drinks. What do you do? Sink or swim. Figure it out. You must have the patience and conflict resolution skills to handle any unpleasant customers, and continue to multitask and prioritize those tasks efficiently.

I could give many more anecdotal examples, but I have a feeling that the "figure it out" skill that I've obtained is going to serve me a great deal during my time as an officer in the Coast Guard.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Little Woodrow’s
07.2023 - Current
  • Desiring a challenge and a change of pace, I accepted a job at one of the most prestigious and well known bars in all of the greater Houston area.
  • The leadership skills I have acquired along the way have immensely helped my productivity here, as there is little to no training involved- you must be prepared and ready to hit the ground running on your own.
  • The extreme levels of multitasking and initiative you must acquire in order to be successful here is something I believe will translate well into my military career.

Lead Bartender

The Rusty Nail
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Here, I was in charge of overseeing delivery shipments of supplies, maintaining adequate inventory of all items, and was the shift leader responsible for the delegation of the work load during the shift.
  • It was being employed here that significantly grew my conflict resolution skills, my ability to instruct and teach others as I trained new bartenders, and to delegate tasks efficiently and fairly.
  • While keeping in mind the lessons I've learned from those who have lead me in the past, I decided early on that I would foster an environment of respect and trust to be the basis by which I taught others. I quickly realized that by encouraging my trainees with positive reinforcement instead of choosing to make them feel stupid as is common in this industry, I helped to grow their confidence in themselves and also in me. Those that I trained knew from the beginning that mutual respect was a large portion of my leadership style, and it was one that I found to be greatly effective.
  • When I first started here, it was a very family oriented work environment. I immensely enjoyed my 2 years here, until I learned of an employee being dishonest and stealing from the establishment. It was after my reporting of the theft and nothing was done about it that I decided to end my employment here. Honesty and integrity are very important to me and I believe they are essential to every work environment.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Kingwood Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Considering Nursing as a potential career path for myself, I decided to jump head first into the environment to see if it was for me.
  • My job responsibilities included documenting vital signs of all my patients, assisting nurses in minor medical procedures such as inserting catheters or IV lines, assisting patients in activities of daily life such as brushing their teeth or getting dressed.
  • Working here taught me emergency response, and how to provide support during a medical crisis. I assisted and performed CPR on two code blues during my time here.
  • It was here that I became certified in CPR, and in Mental-health Crisis Intervention by the CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute).

Bartender

Landry’s, Brick House Tavern+Tap
05.2018 - 10.2020
  • I was hired on to this Landry’s chain with no experience as a server, then quickly promoted to bartender after only 6 months.
  • As a bartender, I learned to multitask efficiently while simultaneously providing exceptional customer service
  • After being promoted but requiring much training, I was trained by the lead bartender at the time. She had been training bartenders for years and had a tradition of giving small gifts to her trainees once they finished their training. When I received my gift, it made me feel like she truly cared about my success. I never forgot her act of kindness, and it truly made me want to work harder to continue to gain her respect. When I think about what kind of leader I want to be, I think about fostering an atmosphere of trust and respect like the one I was lucky enough to experience and learn from here.

Education

Bachelor’s Of Science -

Associate of Science -

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12.2025

Skills

  • Personable- can connect very well with others
  • Adaptable and strong-willed in the face of adversity
  • Critical thinking/problem solving
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Certification

  • CPR Certified- American Heart Association
  • Mental Health Crisis Intervention- Crisis Prevention Institute

Additional Information

  • AWARDS , National Honors Society-Lone Star College

Timeline

Bartender

Little Woodrow’s
07.2023 - Current

Lead Bartender

The Rusty Nail
03.2021 - 07.2023

Certified Nurse Assistant

Kingwood Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021

Bartender

Landry’s, Brick House Tavern+Tap
05.2018 - 10.2020

Bachelor’s Of Science -

Associate of Science -

Lone Star College System

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

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