MELANIE NEWMAN
West Palm Beach
Summary
Reliable service professional with extensive experience in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills while effectively managing multiple tasks. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and supporting team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Yardhouse
Palm Beach Gardens
09.2025 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and staff.
- Kept bar organized and clean during busy hours.
- Greeted patrons promptly and cordially, exhibiting excellent guest service skills.
- Handled cash drawer accurately throughout shift including opening and closing out register each day.
Server
Yardhouse
Palm Beach Gardens
05.2025 - Current
- Trained with Darden's extensive training program and online modules.
- Multitasking and experienced in taking big parties and/or several smaller tables at once.
- Team player; as in full hands in full hands out, restocking as the shift goes on, helping your teammates when in need, etc.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests.
Catering Server
Creative Catering
West Palm Beach
01.2019 - Current
- Assembled and delivered food and supplies for catered functions to scheduled locations.
- Served meals to large number of guests in a timely manner while demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
Server/Store Manager
Carvel
Palm Beach Gardens
04.2021 - 05.2025
- Various job titles such as bartending, serving, takeout, busser, host, and FOH trainee.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by efficiently responding to requests in a timely manner.
- Trained new staff on proper bartending techniques including mixing drinks, pouring beer, stocking liquor shelves and handling cash transactions.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Bartender
Palm Beach Gardens
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Removed dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters to take to kitchen for proper cleaning.
- Delivered sales through friendly and efficient customer service.
- Talked with tables and informed guest of special and upcoming events.
- Aided in process improvement and training new employees.
- Performed assigned daily maintenance and cleaning activities.
Education
AA TRANSFER DEGREE - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Active listening skills
- Leadership skills
- Strong multitasking
- Outgoing personality
- Team player attitude
- Food service
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Bartender
Yardhouse
09.2025 - Current
Server
Yardhouse
05.2025 - Current
Server/Store Manager
Carvel
04.2021 - 05.2025
Bartender
06.2019 - 04.2020
Catering Server
Creative Catering
01.2019 - Current
AA TRANSFER DEGREE - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE