Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server Manager
BottleTaps
02.2021 - Current
Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
Completed daily procedure checklist and communicated changes to servers and kitchen staff.
Evaluated kitchen employee performance, initiated disciplinary actions and reassigned staff to meet changing customer volumes.
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
Optician
Livermore Optometry Group
11.2020 - 02.2021
Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction.
Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances from customers.
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information and submitted lens orders.
Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear and care for eyeglasses.
Applied sales and service expertise to promote contacts, glasses, sunglasses and accessories to office customers.
Prepared work orders outlining all specifications for new lenses and frames.
Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes and created invoices for billing purposes.
Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
Server
First Street AleHouse
02.2014 - 06.2020
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Merchandise Associate
Richards Arts Crafts And Framing
11.2011 - 04.2014
Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
Greeted, serviced and thanked all customers.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
Created attractive displays to promote items.
Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
Operated cardboard balers, forklifts and trash compactors safely.
Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops.
Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
Communicated with vendors to answer questions, order samples and resolve issues.
Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control, and vault monitoring.
Controlled merchandise zoning and monitored compliance with merchandising guidelines.
Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.