Monique Sandquist
Portsmouth,VA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Squires' Membership Club
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printed sales reports, set up for incoming shift, prepared cash drawers and took inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender, Waitress
Notorious Bar And Lounge
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Greeted customers, discussed specials and accurately input and delivered food and drink orders.
- Served high customer volumes during all special events, nights, and weekends.
- Prepared Bar area by taking inventory and restocking all appropriate items at the start and close of every shift including printing sales reports and preparing cash drawers.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Deli Associate
Kroger's Grocery
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Cashier/Food Service Worker
Wendys Restaurant
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Cashier/ Food Service Worker
McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Waitress, Hookah
Legacy Restaurant & Bar NFK
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas.
Construction Electrician
US Navy
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Honorably Discharged after a successful 5-year contract that improved personal performance as a team player, a leader and an Electrician; capabilities that were taught through years of experience and on-the-job training.
- Performed military operations with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 [Port Hueneme, CA 2017-2019] and Construction Battalion 202 during joint anti-terrorism exercises [Norfolk, VA, 2019-2022].
- Built good reputations through military-sanctioned work abroad with a single 5-month deployment to Okinawa, Japan, 1 3-week Airfield Damage Repair Exercise in Guam, 1.5 months in Kuching, Malaysia installing electrical systems and laying brick to enclose an Preschool-Elementary Level School for the local children. All including multiple joint exercises between the U.S. and abroad working with other military forces such as Marines, Air Force and Army to better political presence and volunteer efforts.
- Directed supply and warehousing activities valued in excess of 400 thousand dollars while on 6-month deployment in Japan, 2019.
- Performed duties of Assistant Training NCO, which included developing training classes, assigning training responsibilities to other Naval personnel, and individual topic training classes.
- Installed, repaired and maintained wiring, control systems, lighting systems, fixtures and equipment using OSHA certified hand and power tools pertinent to specified job.
Waitress
BeachHouse757
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used Cash register/ POS system to take orders and cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Cashier/ Food Service Worker
Panera Bread Co.
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Certified Lifeguard
Highlands Ranch Community Assn - SouthRidge
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
Gas Station Attendant
Short Stop Mini Mart
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
- Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
- Processed fuel and merchandise transactions by operating POS system with accuracy.
Nanny
Hoffelt Family
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Established and maintained safe environment for 3 boys aged 1, 4 and 5.
- Assisted with running errands. These included, but are not limited too, making breakfasts, lunches and snacks, wake up and bed time routines from baths to reading bed time stories, or dropping off kids for Summer Events, Clubs or sports when involved or simply taking them to the pool or park for playtime.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Certified Lifeguard
Olsburg Community Swimming Pool
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
- Conducted patrols to identify and help those in need of immediate care and assistance.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Littleton High School
Littleton, CO05.2015
Skills
- Safety and Training Regulations
- ABC Manager
- Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- Credit and Cash Transactions
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified VA Food Handler Course [08/25/2023-08/25/2025]
- Virginia Alcohol Server/Seller Training [08/14/2023-08/14/2025]
- (DL) VA Drivers License
Timeline
Bartender
Squires' Membership Club
12.2022 - 03.2023
Bartender, Waitress
Notorious Bar And Lounge
10.2022 - 03.2023
Waitress, Hookah
Legacy Restaurant & Bar NFK
03.2022 - 08.2022
Waitress
BeachHouse757
02.2019 - 08.2021
Construction Electrician
US Navy
01.2017 - 01.2022
Deli Associate
Kroger's Grocery
11.2016 - 12.2016
Cashier/Food Service Worker
Wendys Restaurant
08.2016 - 12.2016
Cashier/ Food Service Worker
McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant
08.2016 - 12.2016
Certified Lifeguard
Highlands Ranch Community Assn - SouthRidge
02.2016 - 07.2016
Cashier/ Food Service Worker
Panera Bread Co.
11.2015 - 08.2016
Gas Station Attendant
Short Stop Mini Mart
09.2015 - 12.2015
Nanny
Hoffelt Family
05.2015 - 08.2015
Certified Lifeguard
Olsburg Community Swimming Pool
05.2011 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Littleton High School
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