Samantha Vanderkooi
Clinton
Summary
Adept at multitasking and customer service, I significantly enhanced guest satisfaction at Whiskey Ranch Bar & Grill by crafting high-quality cocktails and maintaining a well-stocked bar. My strong communication skills and outgoing personality fostered a positive work environment, demonstrating my ability to be a highly reliable team player.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fill in Bartender
Farmers Inn
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Bartender
Whiskey Ranch Bar & Grill
06.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Caregiver
Brightstar Healthcare
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Coordinated transportation and errands to support client independence and mobility.
- Delivered personal care services, promoting dignity and respect for individuals.
- Created engaging activities that stimulated mental and physical wellness of clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support by engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet specific needs of clients.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Team Lead
Azura Memory Care
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated transportation and errands to support client independence and mobility.
- Delivered personal care services, promoting dignity and respect for individuals.
- Created engaging activities that stimulated mental and physical wellness of clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support by engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet specific needs of clients.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver
Willowick Assisted Living
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Delivered personal care services, promoting dignity and respect for individuals.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet specific needs of clients.
- Created engaging activities that stimulated mental and physical wellness of clients.
- Coordinated transportation and errands to support client independence and mobility.
- Provided companionship and emotional support by engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Education
General Studies
Clinton Community High School
Clinton, WI05.2016
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and tolerance
- Outgoing personality
Timeline
Fill in Bartender
Farmers Inn
06.2022 - Current
Bartender
Whiskey Ranch Bar & Grill
06.2021 - 06.2022
Caregiver
Brightstar Healthcare
01.2021 - 06.2021
Team Lead
Azura Memory Care
11.2019 - 01.2021
Caregiver
Willowick Assisted Living
11.2018 - 11.2019
General Studies
Clinton Community High School
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