Mara Connaughty
Blue Springs,Missouri
Summary
I have been a professional in the service industry going on 11 years now. It's been an incredible labor of love but currently am at a point in life where I am looking for something different- something more fulfilling. I am in recovery and have 20 months clean and sober under my belt. I love to help others, especially when i have the opportunity to encourage people like myself in sharing my own personal story overcoming mental hurdles and how I found the road to recovery. I finally feel like I have something to give back and all I'm waiting on is the chance to do just that.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Aixois
03.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
Server
YardHouse Darden Restaurants
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Server
Tribe Street Kitchen
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Bartender/ Barista
Snooze an A.m. Eatery
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work And Medical Science
MCC Longview
Lee's Summit, MO12.2025
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and Tolerance
- Outgoing Personality
- Engaging personality
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Hospitality service expertise
- Professional Appearance
- New Hire Training
- Sales expertise
- Conversant in Spanish
- Honest and Dependable
- Issue Resolution
- Team Management
Art Therapy
I have been using art therapy since the depths 2020- from painting dreams to dancing between the trees- to spark joy and inspiration in all areas of my life.
Timeline
Bartender
Aixois
03.2023 - 05.2024
Server
YardHouse Darden Restaurants
03.2022 - 04.2023
Server
Tribe Street Kitchen
01.2021 - 03.2022
Bartender/ Barista
Snooze an A.m. Eatery
03.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Social Work And Medical Science
MCC Longview
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