Professional Summary
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SOPHIA RICHARDS

Sluggers
Chicago,IL
6
years of professional experience

Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.

Work History

Bartender

7 Months
Sluggers | 2025.12 - Current
  • Crafted and served diverse beverage selections, ensuring high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Implemented efficient workflow strategies during peak hours to improve service speed and accuracy.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Key Holder

2 Months
Victoria Secret | 2025.09 - 2025.11
  • Supervised daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and satisfaction.
  • Managed cash register functions, including processing transactions and balancing tills.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
  • Implemented inventory management processes to maintain stock accuracy and availability.

Sever Lead

1 Year 8 Months
Alley 64 | 2023.11 - 2025.07
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat patronage.
  • Trained new servers on menu offerings and service protocols for optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food preparation and delivery processes.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and reconciliations.

Front Desk Administrator

5 Months
The Hive Student Living | 2024.12 - 2025.05
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient check-in and check-out processes.
  • Streamlined communication between residents and maintenance staff, enhancing service response times.
  • Developed onboarding materials for new staff, improving training consistency and effectiveness.
  • Coordinated resident events, fostering community engagement and satisfaction within the living environment.

Training Lead

2 Years 5 Months
Portillos | 2021.05 - 2023.10
  • Analyzed data from past trainings to identify areas for improvement in organization’s learning environment.
  • Designed and facilitated interactive multimedia activities, including videos, audio clips, and quizzes, to enhance learner engagement.
  • Provided feedback and guidance to team members on their performance related to training objectives.
  • Led in a classroom like setting to help further the education of the trainees.
  • Presented post-training assessment results to senior leadership team to inform future training initiatives.

Key Holder

8 Months
Platos closet | 2020.03 - 2020.11
  • Executed opening, closing and register functions to meet business requirements.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting the cash drawer, balancing receipts, and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Executed opening, closing, and register functions to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, price checks, returns and exchanges, and special orders.
  • Organized merchandise displays to enhance product visibility and create appealing shopping experience.
  • Maintained company standards for merchandising, visual presentation, and housekeeping to support brand image.

Education

High School Diploma

Batavia High School | Batavia | 2022-05

Skills

Customer Service
Drink Mixing
Menu Knowledge
Customer Interaction
Training New Staff
Customer service
Inventory Management
Team Collaboration
Task Management
Staff Presentations

Timeline

Bartender

Sluggers
2025.12 - CurrentRead More

Key Holder

Victoria Secret
2025.09 - 2025.11Read More

Front Desk Administrator

The Hive Student Living
2024.12 - 2025.05Read More

Sever Lead

Alley 64
2023.11 - 2025.07Read More

Training Lead

Portillos
2021.05 - 2023.10Read More

Key Holder

Platos closet
2020.03 - 2020.11Read More

Batavia High School

High School Diploma
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SOPHIA RICHARDS