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Sarah Petherick

Sarah Petherick

Fort Pierce,FL

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

STAY AT HOME MOM

Fort Pierce, FLORIDA
02.2006 - Current
  • Identied ways to improve eciency in operations and implemented process changes
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and exible
  • Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
  • Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
  • Provided ecient and courteous service to customers at all times
  • Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables
  • Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion
  • Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Oce and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experienced with social media and communications platforms
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
  • Sought continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trend.

HOOTERS GIRL

Hooters
West Palm Beach, FLORIDA
01.2001 - 03.2023
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and exible
  • Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment
  • Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
  • Provided ecient and courteous service to customers at all times
  • Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
  • Sought continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends.

VICE PRESIDENT/BOOKKEEPING

Treasure Coast Electrical
Fort Pierce, FLORIDA
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Processed payments, prepared invoices, reconciled bank statements, and maintained records of accounts receivable and payable
  • Accurately entered nancial transactions into accounting software and ensured that all data was accurate and upto-date
  • Processed bills by recording invoices received from suppliers or vendors on accounting system database
  • Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation
  • Updated QuickBooks to reect current nancial records
  • Maintained and updated chart of accounts, petty cash, and month-end closing
  • Reviewed invoices and payments for accuracy before processing
  • Utilized problem solving abilities to identify discrepancies between nancial documents and implement solutions accordingly
  • Developed strong organizational skills to keep track of multiple clients' accounts simultaneously
  • Provided support with month-end close processes such as journal entries and reconciliations
  • Maintained condentiality of client information at all times in accordance with company policy
  • Prepared weekly payroll summaries which included deductions for taxes, insurance premiums
  • Ensured timely submission of sales tax returns in order to avoid penalties from state agencies
  • Performed complex calculations using QuickBooks software to accurately record business transactions
  • Processed and issued employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
  • Generated detailed reports on account activity to ensure accuracy of nancial data
  • Analyzed nancial documents including income statements, balance sheets, budgets, payroll information, and other related documents
  • Organized ling systems for client accounts ensuring easy access when needed
  • Monitored customer accounts for overdue payments while providing friendly reminders via email or phone calls
  • Balanced ledgers and accounts to identify discrepancies
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports for internal management use and external auditors as requested
  • Prepared nancial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
  • Balanced subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries
  • Veried accuracy of nancial records to reduce risks
  • Monitored cash ow and budget adherence to support protability
  • Adhered to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles when completing tasks
  • Interpreted and applied accounting policies and regulations to all work to comply with applicable standards
  • Tracked xed assets to prepare depreciation schedules
  • Maintained subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating and posting transactions
  • Maintained general ledger accounts in alignment with best practices
  • Created budgeting spreadsheets utilizing Excel formulas to assist in forecasting future costs and expenses
  • Assisted with the development of annual operating budgets and monitored progress throughout the year
  • Dened bookkeeping policies and procedures to establish rules and standards for measuring nancial information
  • Collaborated with department managers to create efective strategies for cost reduction initiatives.

PROPERTY MANAGER

Individual couple
Lake worth, FLORIDA
02.2011 - 03.2013
  • Maintained accurate records of all tenant information including contact details and payment history
  • Coordinated tenant move-in and out process and orientated new tenants to property
  • Conducted regular walk-throughs of vacant units prior to move-in date for cleaning and maintenance purposes
  • Conducted regular property inspections to identify potential maintenance issues
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with tenants to ensure satisfaction with living conditions
  • Initiated eviction proceedings when necessary according to state law and court orders
  • Implemented proactive strategies for property maintenance, repairs, and improvements
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with residents, community and owners
  • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated general maintenance and major repair projects
  • Oversaw and maintained accurate records of all tenant occupancy
  • Monitored tenant activity to address complaints or violations of lease agreements
  • Negotiated and executed new leases, renewals, and terminations
  • Prepared and presented detailed status reports of properties to owners
  • Assisted in the selection process of new tenants by conducting background checks and verifying references
  • Coordinated regular inspections of residential units to identify potential issues or hazards
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as landscaping, snow removal, and pest control
  • Reviewed lease expiration reports and calculated rent increases
  • Operated property within budgeted income and expense guidelines
  • Performed periodic assessments of existing buildings in order to assess capital improvement needs
  • Ensured compliance with all legal regulations concerning rental properties
  • Organized nancial records related to budgeting, accounting, and auditing procedures
  • Analyzed market trends to determine optimal rental rates for properties in the area
  • Met benchmarks for occupancy, rent collections and timely compliance paperwork
  • Established policies and procedures related to leasing terms, security deposits, pet restrictions
  • Spearheaded property management policies and procedures
  • Created detailed reports on property performance metrics such as vacancy rate and income generated
  • Veried compliance with all local and state regulations
  • Implemented marketing strategy to meet predetermined vacancy standards
  • Prepared monthly statements outlining expenses incurred for each property owned
  • Assisted or prepared annual budget for property
  • Advised owners regarding investment opportunities in the real estate market
  • Researched local zoning laws to ensure proper land use and occupancy standards were met
  • Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling projects for properties
  • Inspected grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs and maintenance
  • Directed collection of monthly rental fees and monitored past due accounts
  • Met with prospective tenants to show properties and explain terms of occupancy
  • Investigated and resolved tenant complaints, following management rules, and regulations
  • Solicited and analyzed bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance
  • Prepared and administered contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services
  • Monitored common areas for maintenance and repair needs
  • Kept updated records of property vacancies and lease renewals to proactively ll open units
  • Purchased building and maintenance supplies and coordinated with subcontractors to facilitate repairs
  • Negotiated management and service contracts, obtaining most cost-efective pricing
  • Marketed vacancies through social media and partnerships with local leasing agents
  • Negotiated and nalized lease terms and agreements
  • Evaluated tenant eligibility in alignment with income restrictions and government regulations
  • Ensured that were in line with rental markets
  • Veried continuous compliance with state and federal regulations and retained related documentation
  • Prepared detailed budgets and nancial reports for properties
  • Negotiated sale, lease and development of property and complete and review appropriate documents and forms
  • Facilitated required permits in alignment with regulatory standards
  • Liaised regularly with community association members to verify satisfaction
  • Met with board of directors to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues.

SERVER

Ouzo Blue
Royal Palm Beach, FLORIDA
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests
  • Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from rst interaction
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed
  • Used good communication skills to reduce guest dissatisfaction
  • Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
  • Assisted with training of new staf members
  • Cleaned and sanitized hands and surfaces to optimize food safety and comply with health department regulations
  • Processed payments and completed register transactions accurately
  • Used focus and memorization skills to keep track of tables and remember orders
  • Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner
  • Prepared and served food and beverages to customers
  • Exercised focus and concentration to keep track of tables and remember orders
  • Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
  • Monitored food and beverage levels to satisfy customer needs
  • Encouraged guests to buy additional items such as appetizers, drinks, and desserts
  • Informed kitchen of special dietary needs or requests, delivering personalized meal options
  • Executed seamless front-of-house tasks, creating unforgettable dining moments resulting in customer loyalty
  • Jotted down customer orders and promptly delivered food and drinks
  • Created and maintained optimal communication chain, reducing guest dissatisfaction
  • Attended company and restaurant required trainings and meetings, improving skills
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests
  • Persuaded or inuenced guest purchase by enticing with higher margin items and add-ons
  • Attended company and restaurant trainings and meetings to improve serving skills
  • Recorded transactions in point of sales system to deliver prompt service
  • Resolved complex technical problems in a timely fashion utilizing problem-solving skills
  • Performed system administration tasks such as user account management, patching, backups, and security updates
  • Monitored server performance using tools like Nagios or SolarWinds Orion NPM for proactive maintenance activities
  • Efectively managed large parties by providing ecient, attentive service while ensuring accuracy with orders
  • Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate efectively with kitchen staf during busy periods
  • Memorized frequent customer preferences to build relationships and loyalty
  • Listened to customer concerns and complaints and quickly rectied issues
  • Responded promptly to guest complaints or concerns to maintain positive relationships between restaurant management and patrons
  • Answered telephones to take reservations or to-go orders
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with each course
  • Removed dishes and glasses from tables or counters to take to kitchen for cleaning
  • Assisted with training new wait staf members to ensure proper procedures were followed at all times
  • Presented menus to answer questions about items and make recommendations
  • Set up linens, dishes, and silverware to prepare tables for customers
  • Suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales
  • Swept and mopped oors and removed trash
  • Informed customers of daily specials
  • Described ingredients and cooking methods to explain preparation of various food items
  • Wrote patrons' food orders on order slips or entered orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staf
  • Filled condiment, salt and pepper, and napkin containers
  • Prepared checks to itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes
  • Prepared hot, cold and mixed drinks for patrons and chilled bottles of wine.

SERVER

Carabba's
Boynton Beach, FLORIDA
01.2005 - 11.2006
  • Performed system administration tasks such as user account management, patching, backups, and security updates
  • Documented server congurations and changes in accordance with established change control procedures
  • Assisted end users remotely via telephone or chat support sessions
  • Analyzed system logs to detect potential issues proactively before they become serious problems
  • Proven expertise in troubleshooting server hardware, software, network, and storage issues
  • Worked closely with other IT staf members to ensure smooth operation of the business's computer systems
  • Planned and implemented disaster recovery strategies to protect critical data from loss or damage
  • Maintained physical servers including installation of new hardware components such as memory upgrades or hard drive replacements
  • Tested web applications for compatibility with various browsers and platforms like Internet Explorer and Chrome
  • Monitored server performance using tools like Nagios or SolarWinds Orion NPM for proactive maintenance activities
  • Congured IIS Web Server for hosting websites on intranet and internet networks
  • Installed, congured, and maintained Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012 operating systems
  • Implemented and managed Active Directory users and groups, DNS, DHCP services on the server side
  • Supported remote users through VPN connections over Wide Area Networks
  • Managed virtual environments using VMware ESX or Hyper-V technologies
  • Developed scripts for automation of daily operations tasks using PowerShell scripting language
  • Deployed and administered Microsoft Exchange Servers 2007, 2010, 2013 environment.

SERVER

Boynton Beach Ale House
Boynton Beach, FLORIDA
02.2005 - 03.2006
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests
  • Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from rst interaction
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • Used good communication skills to reduce guest dissatisfaction
  • Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed
  • Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
  • Assisted with training of new staf members
  • Cleaned and sanitized hands and surfaces to optimize food safety and comply with health department regulations
  • Processed payments and completed register transactions accurately
  • Used focus and memorization skills to keep track of tables and remember orders
  • Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner
  • Prepared and served food and beverages to customers
  • Exercised focus and concentration to keep track of tables and remember orders
  • Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
  • Monitored food and beverage levels to satisfy customer needs
  • Encouraged guests to buy additional items such as appetizers, drinks, and desserts
  • Informed kitchen of special dietary needs or requests, delivering personalized meal options
  • Executed seamless front-of-house tasks, creating unforgettable dining moments resulting in customer loyalty
  • Jotted down customer orders and promptly delivered food and drinks
  • Created and maintained optimal communication chain, reducing guest dissatisfaction
  • Attended company and restaurant required trainings and meetings, improving skills
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests
  • Persuaded or inuenced guest purchase by enticing with higher margin items and add-ons
  • Attended company and restaurant trainings and meetings to improve serving skills
  • Recorded transactions in point of sales system to deliver prompt service
  • Resolved complex technical problems in a timely fashion utilizing problem-solving skills.

SERVER/BARTENDER

Cayenne
West Palm Beach, FLORIDA
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests
  • Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from rst interaction
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • Used good communication skills to reduce guest dissatisfaction
  • Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed
  • Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests
  • Processed payments and completed register transactions accurately
  • Memorized menu to help diners make informed meal choices
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
  • Used focus and memorization skills to keep track of tables and remember orders
  • Cleaned and sanitized hands and surfaces to optimize food safety and comply with health department regulations
  • Assisted with training of new staf members
  • Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner
  • Prepared and served food and beverages to customers
  • Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
  • Monitored food and beverage levels to satisfy customer needs
  • Encouraged guests to buy additional items such as appetizers, drinks, and desserts
  • Informed kitchen of special dietary needs or requests, delivering personalized meal options
  • Executed seamless front-of-house tasks, creating unforgettable dining moments resulting in customer loyalty
  • Jotted down customer orders and promptly delivered food and drinks
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests
  • Created and maintained optimal communication chain, reducing guest dissatisfaction
  • Attended company and restaurant required trainings and meetings, improving skills
  • Persuaded or inuenced guest purchase by enticing with higher margin items and add-ons
  • Attended company and restaurant trainings and meetings to improve serving skills
  • Recorded transactions in point of sales system to deliver prompt service
  • Resolved complex technical problems in a timely fashion utilizing problem-solving skills.

Education

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN DENTAL HYGIENE -

Quinnipiac University

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN DENTAL HYGIENE -

Palm Beach Atlantic University

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN DENTAL HYGIENE -

Palm Beach State College

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Educating
  • Server
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excellent Communication
  • Google Drive
  • Computer Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Research
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Troubleshooting
  • Customer Relations
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization
  • Planning
  • Training & Development

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

VICE PRESIDENT/BOOKKEEPING

Treasure Coast Electrical
01.2017 - 01.2020

SERVER

Ouzo Blue
01.2012 - 01.2013

PROPERTY MANAGER

Individual couple
02.2011 - 03.2013

STAY AT HOME MOM

02.2006 - Current

SERVER

Boynton Beach Ale House
02.2005 - 03.2006

SERVER

Carabba's
01.2005 - 11.2006

SERVER/BARTENDER

Cayenne
01.2003 - 01.2005

HOOTERS GIRL

Hooters
01.2001 - 03.2023

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN DENTAL HYGIENE -

Quinnipiac University

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN DENTAL HYGIENE -

Palm Beach Atlantic University

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN DENTAL HYGIENE -

Palm Beach State College
Sarah Petherick