Kristina Hudson
Port Orange,FL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pool Bartender
NDM Hospitality Margartiville Resort
Kissimmee, Florida
03.2024 - 08.2026
- Served diverse drinks to guests in resort pool area.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported restocking needs promptly.
- Stayed informed about upcoming events at pool bar to enhance guest experiences.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided information on food preparation and beverage options.
- Trained new hires on service standards and operational procedures.
- Operated main bar and service bar to ensure efficient service delivery.
Bartender
Froggys Saloon
Daytona Beach, FL
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests.
- Ringing high sales for the establishment
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
Destination Orange City
Owner Operater
Orange City, FL
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Opened up my own LLC
- Handled all finances, inventory, band hiring and events.
- Marketing to drive sales
- Made sure all cash was accurate for shift drops
- Dealt with all positive / negative complaints for patrons.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Lead Bartender
Destination Daytona
Ormond Beach, FL
05.2018 - 10.2022
- Welcomed guests into the establishment
- Made meal and drink recommendations
- Trained all bartenders, making sure that they were aware of all of the responsibilities and liability's
- Proper ID checking
- Advertised, and marketed daily promotions
- Made sure to keep a very clean establishment while running the entire bar.
- Met customer, business operations and server needs with minimal errors or delays.
Event /Lead Caterer
Rocktenders LLC
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2022 - 2024
- Organized and managed catering staff, including hiring, scheduling, training and performance evaluations.
- Evaluated catering sites before events to verify compliance with cleanliness and safety standards.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Coordinated delivery of all necessary equipment for catered events.
- Directed setup of banquet tables, buffets and other food service areas.
- Quickly addressed and resolved issues with food and service to improve customer experiences.
- Conducted training sessions for front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures.
Server/Cocktail Bartender
Hard Rock Hotel
Daytona Beach, FL
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Lead Bartender
BHOP & BAR
Bridgton, ME
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
- Reinvented classic cocktails to complement new menu options.
Administrative Assistant
Eagle Harbor Inn
Eagle Harbor, MI
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
- Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues in a timely fashion following established protocols.
Property Management Coordinator
Multiple properties (Air b n b)
La Belle, MI
01.2024 - 12.2024
- In charge of hiring housekeepers.
- Made sure properties were maintained by guests, in between rentals.
- Corresponded with maintenance if anything needed to be fixed on the property.
- Scheduled booking and blackout dates, per owners' requests.
- Cleaned the houses when needed.
- Developed marketing plans for vacant units in order to attract new tenants quickly.
- Drafted and monitored budgets for overall maintenance and operations.
- Supply ordering
Education
High School Diploma -
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg, ME05.2016
Skills
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Personable
- Fast paced
- Team player
- Diligent and organized
- Good under pressure
- Punctual
- Cash Handling and Management
- Problem solver
- Outgoing Personality
- Excellent Judgment
Summary
- Dear potential employer,
Hi I’m Kristina, I recently bought a home in Port Orange. I am looking forward to my new horizon and career growth . I am a career long hospitality enthusiast. My experiences range from fast paced bartending all the way up to and including owning and operating. I have a vast array of knowledge from dive bars all the way up to fine dining. I am also skilled in property management and currently manage /rent one of my other properties. I pride my capabilities in product knowledge, effiency, and strive to always improve my skills in and out of work. I look forward to speaking with you on any oportunities within your company , sincerely Kristina Hudson.
Custom Section 2
Brian McNeil
Director Margaritaville Kissimee
(954)-829-3269
Luis
Bar Supervisor Margaritaville Kissimmee
(787)-209-5740
Jeffrey Honeycut
Manager- Froggys Saloon /City Counsel member of Daytona Beach/ Events Commity,
(386)-960-3994
Christopher Vorhees
Destination Daytona/ Lollipos/ Tipsy Taco
(386)-871-6510
Timeline
Pool Bartender
NDM Hospitality Margartiville Resort
03.2024 - 08.2026
Administrative Assistant
Eagle Harbor Inn
01.2024 - 12.2024
Property Management Coordinator
Multiple properties (Air b n b)
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
Froggys Saloon
07.2022 - 02.2024
Destination Orange City
Owner Operater
02.2022 - 10.2022
Event /Lead Caterer
Rocktenders LLC
01.2022 - 2024
Lead Bartender
Destination Daytona
05.2018 - 10.2022
Server/Cocktail Bartender
Hard Rock Hotel
02.2018 - 12.2018
Lead Bartender
BHOP & BAR
06.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Fryeburg Academy