Dependable server providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff, and management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Three Saints Revival
10.2021 - Current
Serving food and beverage while maintaining exceptional quality table service to patrons.
Maximizing sales and guest satisfaction while implementing largest cutting-edge draft wine system in Colorado.
Worked with management and ownership, taking on new responsibilities and skills as necessary to open Three Saints Revival within the highly competitive downtown market.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining and work areas clean.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Utilized effective upselling techniques to increase revenue and promote additional products or services.
Group Facilitator and Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Northern Arizona Center for Addiction
09.2019 - 08.2021
Trained to properly and compassionately interact with clients coming from all walks of life and all life situations
Facilitated group counseling sessions for clients afflicted with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
Evaluated participant progress through ongoing assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote growth.
Server and Hostess
Rueben's Burger Bistro
11.2017 - 06.2018
Operated POS terminals to accurately input orders, split bills and calculate totals
Efficiently managed time between taking orders, maintaining cleanliness, and providing exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Working Student
Messenger Hill Farm
01.2013 - 01.2015
Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness
Trained and rode horses across wide skill range
Trained horses to better perform in show ring with both flat and jumping work
Protected horse and client wellbeing by keeping all areas clean and organized
Groomed and administered medications to horses
Worked with riders to improve their horse habits and riding fundamentals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2018
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Food and Beverage Service
Customer Relations
Liquor regulations and compliance
Adaptability
Leadership
Organization
Discipline
Communication
Teamwork Skills
Problem Solving
Time Management
References
Conor Mckenzie, General Manager at Three Saints Revival, 405-416-3444, conordouglass@yahoo.com
Jesse Valdez, Beverage Manager at Three Saints Revival, 303-478-5678
Anna Holly, Clinical Director at Northern Arizona Center for Addiction, 928-925-7624, anna@nacatreatment.org
Jodi Vazquez, Co-owner and Instructor of Messenger Hill Farm, 773-203-3135
Timeline
Server
Three Saints Revival
10.2021 - Current
Group Facilitator and Lead Behavioral Health Technician