Rebekah McDermott
New Braunfels,Texas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cosmetology Student
Paul Mitchell The School
San Antonio, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Performed hair cutting and styling services on customers, including shampooing, blow-drying, coloring, highlighting and perming.
- Assisted in the development of new techniques for color application and hair styling.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards were met.
- Practiced safe sanitation procedures by disinfecting tools between uses.
Server
Buttermilk Cafe
New Braunfels, Texas
04.2021 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Served sections of 3-5 tables.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
Server Trainer / Server
McAdoo's Seafood Company
New Braunfels, Texas
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Served in a section of 3-7 tables at a time
- Brought a positive attitude to work with both patrons and co-workers
- Trained new employees in menu knowledge, operations and procedures of the restaurant
- Kept the restaurant clean and well stocked to ensure a smooth shift
- Team work oriented and hardworking
Management / Bartender / Server Trainer / Server
Goodall's Kitchen
Austin, Texas
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Manager- promoted to management within 3 months of starting work as a server
- Responsible for managing a team of 20 employees, including; valet staff, servers, bartenders and banquet staff (special events)
- Built strong relationships with both customers and employees keeping the atmosphere upbeat and positive while ensuring both customers and waitstaff's needs are met
- Oversaw the hiring process and training of new employees
- Booking special events for customer and scheduling of waitstaff
Education
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
San Antonio, TX12-2024
Austin Community College
Texas01.2011
San Antonio Community College
Texas01.2010
Skills
- Continuing education
- Sanitation practices
- Shampoo with a stress-relief massage
- Color and lifting applications
- Hair cutting and trimming
- Blow-dry and styling
- Hair extensions
- Bridal styling
- Customer service background for over 15 years
- CPR
- First Aid
- Microsoft Office
- Quicken
- Aloha systems
Qualifications Summary
Hardworking, efficient in time management, multi tasking and self motivating. Personable and professional with both patrons and co-workers, always bringing positivity to the work environment. Veteran industry worker with the inside knowledge and skills required to lead in both casual and fine dining restaurants. Worked in the industry for over 15 years.
Timeline
Cosmetology Student
Paul Mitchell The School
09.2023 - Current
Server
Buttermilk Cafe
04.2021 - Current
Server Trainer / Server
McAdoo's Seafood Company
08.2019 - 02.2021
Management / Bartender / Server Trainer / Server
Goodall's Kitchen
10.2016 - 12.2017
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
Austin Community College
San Antonio Community College
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