Summary
Work History
Education
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Mercedes Mathison

Kasilof,Alaska

Summary

Personable and energetic individual committed to delivering excellence in all facets of customer service and staff support. Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and customers. Skilled at multi-tasking, remaining calm under pressure, and maintaining a positive and upbeat attitude with strong relationship-building abilities.

Work History

Louie's Steak & Seafood
Kenai

Server
05 2023 - 10 2023

Job overview

  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.

Banks Alehouse
Fairbanks

Bartender
01 2023 - 05 2023

Job overview

  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple drink orders simultaneously without compromising quality.

Backdoor
Kenai

Bartender
05 2022 - 10 2022

Job overview

  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • 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.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Buckets Sports Grill
Soldotna

Server
05 2020 - 04 2022

Job overview

  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Aquamarine Cafe And Suites
Kodiak, AK

HEAD WAITRESS
06 2017 - 09 2019

Job overview

  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders, and coordinated customer service.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty to the establishment.
  • .Strengthened teamwork among waitstaff through effective delegation of tasks based on individual strengths.

K Nine Kutz
Kodiak, AK

DOG BATHER
08 2016 - 04 2017

Job overview

  • Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote exceptional animal wellbeing
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using a gentle approach for anxious pets
  • Lifted 10+ dogs of varying weights and breeds for bathing and grooming services on a daily basis
  • Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services and pricing and cross-sold additional items, including pet food, treats and toys

Education

Kodiak High School

05.2013

Skills

  • Stocking and replenishing
  • POS systems expert
  • Good listening skills
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Data entry
  • Quick learner
  • Creative problem solving
  • Extremely Charismatic

Timeline

Server

Louie's Steak & Seafood
05 2023 - 10 2023

Bartender

Banks Alehouse
01 2023 - 05 2023

Bartender

Backdoor
05 2022 - 10 2022

Server

Buckets Sports Grill
05 2020 - 04 2022

HEAD WAITRESS

Aquamarine Cafe And Suites
06 2017 - 09 2019

DOG BATHER

K Nine Kutz
08 2016 - 04 2017

Kodiak High School