Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Lauren Nelson

Exeland

Summary

Enthusiastic, personable, and hardworking individual known for an extraordinarily strong work ethic built by many years in customer service positions, dedicated animal care, and military training that focused on assisting, protecting, and defending personnel.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook/Bartender

Buckhorn Bar and Grill
Gordon
10.2024 - 06.2025

Prepared food items, mixed cocktails, served both food and drinks, handled cash transactions, maintained a clean workspace, and managed inventory.

Cook/Bartender

Barnes Trading Post & Wilderness Inn
Barnes
07.2023 - 10.2024

Prepared and cooked food according to recipes and standards, while also maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Ensured food safety, handled ingredients, and sometimes contributed to menu planning and inventory management. Trained as a bartender to prepare and serve drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Veterinary Assistant

North Shore Veterinary Hospital
Duluth
03.2023 - 04.2024

Provided essential support to veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the clinic. Key responsibilities included animal care, assisting with procedures, laboratory assistance, medication administration, equipment and facility maintenance, client communication, administrative tasks, and emergency care.

Veterinary Assistant

Dougherty Veterinary Clinic
Duluth
07.2020 - 02.2023

Provided essential support to veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the clinic. Key responsibilities included animal care, assisting with procedures, laboratory assistance, medication administration, equipment and facility maintenance, client communication, administrative tasks, and emergency care.

Military Police Officer

Army National Guard MN
Monticello
01.2014 - 01.2022

Maintained order, enforced laws and regulations, and provided security on military installations and in deployed environments. Specialized in training, operations, support, and administration.

Cashier/Cook

Kwik Trip
Superior
07.2021 - 01.2022

Provided excellent customer service and food service experiences, maintained a clean and organized store, and supported the in-store food program.

Security Officer

Essentia Health
Duluth
06.2017 - 06.2021

Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors, protecting hospital property and assets.

Kennel Assistant

Superior Animal Hospital & Boarding Suites
Superior
09.2019 - 02.2021

Provided care and the basic needs of animals that were being groomed or boarded. This included feeding and watering, cleaning, exercise, socialization, monitoring health, administering medication, and grooming.

Dog Bather

Miranda’s Smooch A Pooch Salon
Superior
05.2019 - 09.2019

Cleaned and groomed dogs, preparing them for more advanced grooming. This involved bathing, drying, and brushing dogs, as well as potentially trimming nails, and cleaning ears.

Direct Care Staff

Stepping Stones for Living
Duluth
10.2015 - 06.2017

Provided hands-on assistance and support to individuals who need help with their daily living activities, personal care, and other needs. This included assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, medication reminders, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe environment.

Waitress

Pizza Hut
Duluth
09.2013 - 09.2015

Interacted directly with restaurant patrons to provide excellent service. Responsibilities included greeting guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, handling payments, training new employees, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Cashier/Stocker

Dollar Tree
Duluth
01.2015 - 07.2015

Managed customer transactions, processed payments, provided customer service at the point of sale, organized, and restocked merchandise.

Hostess/Busser

T.G.I. Friday’s
Minneapolis St. Paul Airport
01.2012 - 01.2013

Greeted and seated guests, managed reservations, ensured a positive first impression, cleared and set tables, and maintained the cleanliness of the dining area.

Front of House Crew Member

Culver’s
St. Paul
01.2010 - 01.2012

Provided excellent customer service by greeting guests, taking orders, preparing and serving food and beverages, handing cash transactions, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area.

Education

High School Diploma -

Harding Senior High School
St Paul, MN
06-2012

Some College (No Degree) - Undecided

University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth, MN

Skills

  • Food preparation and safety
  • Cocktail mixing and service
  • Inventory management and cash handling
  • Team collaboration and training
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Emergency response and care
  • Attention to detail and organization
  • Surveillance techniques and incident reporting

Certification

  • Wisconsin Responsible Beverage Seller/Server Training

References

  • Mark, Jacobson, Security Team Leader, 218-591-0917
  • Jodene, Rose, Business Owner, 715-559-7721
  • Pam, Sprague, Bartender/Co-Worker, 715-699-2927

Timeline

Cook/Bartender

Buckhorn Bar and Grill
10.2024 - 06.2025

Cook/Bartender

Barnes Trading Post & Wilderness Inn
07.2023 - 10.2024

Veterinary Assistant

North Shore Veterinary Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2024

Cashier/Cook

Kwik Trip
07.2021 - 01.2022

Veterinary Assistant

Dougherty Veterinary Clinic
07.2020 - 02.2023

Kennel Assistant

Superior Animal Hospital & Boarding Suites
09.2019 - 02.2021

Dog Bather

Miranda’s Smooch A Pooch Salon
05.2019 - 09.2019

Security Officer

Essentia Health
06.2017 - 06.2021

Direct Care Staff

Stepping Stones for Living
10.2015 - 06.2017

Cashier/Stocker

Dollar Tree
01.2015 - 07.2015

Military Police Officer

Army National Guard MN
01.2014 - 01.2022

Waitress

Pizza Hut
09.2013 - 09.2015

Hostess/Busser

T.G.I. Friday’s
01.2012 - 01.2013

Front of House Crew Member

Culver’s
01.2010 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Harding Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Undecided

University of Minnesota, Duluth