LAKEN SIGGEMAN
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced Server/Bartender with over 10 years of hospitality industry experience. I have consistently delivered excellent customer service, resulting in high levels of satisfaction and repeat business. My strong communication and organizational skills, along with a keen attention to detail, enable me to ensure smooth front of house operations and maintain exceptional standards. I am passionate about personal and professional growth and continuously seek opportunities to enhance my skills. As a motivated and adaptable professional, I thrive in fast-paced environments and am dedicated to delivering a flawless and memorable guest experience.
Overview
2014
2014
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain/Bartender
Elawa Farm Foundation
Lake Forest, IL
- Leading a team of up to 12 servers, providing top-tier service for events up to 200 guests.
- Curating tablescapes; Acting as liaison between Front and Back of House;
- Responsible for closing and locking the establishment.
- Performing typical bartending duties when needed, including the setup and breakdown of the bar, as well as bartending cocktail hours and dinner service.
FOH Manager/Bartender/Server
5 Church
Atlanta, GA
- Responsible for bridal and specialty cake consultations, product design, as well as construction, wedding cake delivery/set-up.
- Supervised and coordinated the activity of staff, as well as recruiting and training new employees.
- Completed weekly bulk orders and schedules, maintained quality control practices, created business promotions.
Bartender/Server
Thyme Bar and Grill
Philadelphia, PA
Server/Event Bartender
Amara at Paraiso by Michael Schwartz
Miami, FL
Server
Johnny Sanchez
New Orleans, LA
Server
Half Shell Oyster House
Hattiesburg, MS
Server
Harvey's
Starkville, MS
Insurance and Financial Services Agent
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Bay Springs, MS
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Insurance Sales Professional with a history of surpassing customer and employer expectations.
- Leverage consultative-sales strengths to nurture relationships and close deals.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial and insurance products, services and best practices.
Manager/Consultant/Cake Specialist
Cups N Cakes Bakery and Specialty Shop
Starkville, MS
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Responsible for bridal and specialty cake consultations, product design, as well as construction, wedding cake delivery/set-up.
- Supervised and coordinated the activity of staff, as well as recruiting and training new employees.
- Completed weekly bulk orders and schedules, maintained quality control practices, created business promotions.
Education
Psychology
Mississippi State University
01.2012
Completed Business Computer Technology - undefined
Jasper County Career Development Center
01.2008
Skills
- Customer-Oriented
- Team Leader
- Sales Proficient
- Knowledgeable of Wine and Liquor
- Accurate and Detail-Oriented
- Excellent Communicator
- Trainer
- Food Service and Safety Expert
Timeline
Insurance and Financial Services Agent
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
01.2012 - 01.2014
Manager/Consultant/Cake Specialist
Cups N Cakes Bakery and Specialty Shop
01.2009 - 01.2011
Captain/Bartender
Elawa Farm Foundation
Bartender/Server
Thyme Bar and Grill
Server/Event Bartender
Amara at Paraiso by Michael Schwartz
Server
Johnny Sanchez
Server
Half Shell Oyster House
Server
Harvey's
Psychology
Mississippi State University
Completed Business Computer Technology - undefined
Jasper County Career Development Center
FOH Manager/Bartender/Server
5 Church