Linda Kozlowski
Belvidere,IL
Summary
Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Manager
Wild Cherries
03.2023 - Current
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled conflict resolution among staff members promptly and professionally, maintaining a positive work environment.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Bartender
HardRock Opening Act
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Paraprofessional Educator
Belvidere District 100
08.2013 - 09.2021
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable 20 or more students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Bartender
Backstop Bar And Grill
10.2003 - 05.2007
- Organized bar inventory and storage.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 50 customers daily.
- Assisted in preparing dining room for special upcoming functions, including decorating .
- Conducted weekly inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Closed out cash register with 100 % accuracy and prepared cashier report.
- Handled $1000.00 cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
- Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
Owner/operator
Linda's Cleaning Service
08.1997 - 11.1999
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, and public relations.
- Cleaned out recently vacated apartments for property management.
- Residential Cleaning for private homeowners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Necedah Area Schools
Necedah, WISkills
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- P>Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
- P>Responsible alcohol service
- P>Highly reliable
- P>Attending multiple customers
- Team Leadership
- Health and safety
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Served on Belvidere Youth Baseball Board of Directors as Ice Cream Social Director for 2 years. Belvidere,Il
- Volunteer for a local NFP called Heather's Hope in Belvidere Illinois. We hold benefits and raise money for local families whom are battling cancer or other serious illnesses.
- I assist my husband in the Belvidere Police Departments Yearly Law Enforcement Torch Run for Illinois Special Olympics.
Certification
I have an Illinois Gaming License, Bassett Card, and Food Cert. for Illinois.
Timeline
Bar Manager
Wild Cherries
03.2023 - Current
Bartender
HardRock Opening Act
10.2021 - 08.2022
Paraprofessional Educator
Belvidere District 100
08.2013 - 09.2021
Bartender
Backstop Bar And Grill
10.2003 - 05.2007
Owner/operator
Linda's Cleaning Service
08.1997 - 11.1999
High School Diploma -
Necedah Area Schools
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