Overview
Work History
Education
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Sarah Urena

Colorado Springs,CO

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Bartender/Bar Manager

Bold Republic Brewing Company
12.2023 - 01.2025
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Sales Associate/Sales Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Organized sales floor to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Lead Expeditor/Server

Hops N Drops
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Sales Associate

Lee's Furniture
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Sales Associate/Lead Freight Handler

Under Armour
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received.
  • Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.

Server

Sing Fay Restaurant
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Independence, OR
01-2016

Skills

  • Health codes compliance
  • Budget monitoring
  • Superior customer service
  • Inventory
  • Event coordination
  • Staff management
  • High attention to detail

Timeline

Lead Bartender/Bar Manager

Bold Republic Brewing Company
12.2023 - 01.2025

Sales Associate/Sales Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
10.2021 - 12.2023

Lead Expeditor/Server

Hops N Drops
02.2020 - 10.2021

Sales Associate

Lee's Furniture
02.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Associate/Lead Freight Handler

Under Armour
11.2017 - 01.2019

Server

Sing Fay Restaurant
03.2015 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Sarah Urena