Stacia Jones
Cedar Rapids,Iowa
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Reliable and hardworking. Works autonomously or in teams to serve several customers per shift. Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment. Professional with winning attitude and focused on setting high expectations and raising service standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Baretender/Office Assistant
Ideal Theater and Bar
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained organized filing system for both paper documents and electronic files.
- Managed distribution and receipt of mail, including contracts, checks, invoices, and packages.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
- Procured and kept sufficient stock of alcoholic beverages and bar supplies.
- Developed drink recipes and menus to meet customer preferences while optimizing profitability.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured proper sanitation practices were followed by all employees.
- Oversaw daily operations including opening and closing duties, shift scheduling for employees, and cash handling procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the bar area including countertops, shelves and equipment.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Developed and implemented bartender training programs, policies and procedures.
- Created signature beverages and stayed up to date on the latest mixology trends and bar equipment.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
Bartender/Daytime Manager
HipStir
Marion, IA
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions, and made proper change for cash transactions. Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
Head Bartender
Tornados Grub and Pub
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2007 - 06.2013
- Organized bar staff scheduling.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of all beer, wine, spirits, juices, and other ingredients used in cocktails.
- Provided excellent customer service by attending to guests' needs promptly and courteously.
- Monitored cash register transactions throughout the shift to ensure accuracy of sales data.
- Handled food orders from customers seated at the bar.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up glasses and bar equipment and restocking items.
- Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Home Health LLC
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
02.2001 - 01.2007
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events, shopping and other errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
Intelligence Analyst
USAF
Wichita, KS
01.1998 - 03.2000
- Developed intelligence documents for senior leadership briefings.
- Conducted research to produce detailed reports on current threats and patterns of activity in designated areas.
- Utilized specialized software programs to collect, store, analyze and present large amounts of information in an organized format.
- Produced daily situational awareness reports for senior leadership teams outlining current developments in assigned areas.
- Researched open source materials including news articles, social media posts and other public records for evidence related to terrorism activities or other criminal behavior.
- Organized classified material into databases for easy retrieval by analysts when needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal regulations governing the collection, storage, dissemination and destruction of sensitive information.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve tactical skills associated with gathering intelligence in challenging environments.
- Supported operational planning and execution of intelligence operations (IO) and military information support operations (MISO).
Education
High School Diploma -
MFL Mar-Mac HS
Monona, IA06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Military Intelligence
USAF Tech School
Wichita Falls, TXSkills
- Administrative Support(filing, scheduling, office paperwork)
- Time Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Positive Attitude
- Payment processing (cash and credit transactions)
- Beverage and bar service preparation
- Mixology, Classic Cocktails
- Menu Memorization
- Beverage supply orders
- New Hire Training
- Outstanding customer service
- Able to stand for 8 or more hours
- Engaging and outgoing personality
- Service-oriented mindset
- Highly reliable
- Inventory
- Ordering Procedures
- Point of sale systems
- Ordering bar supplies
Affiliations
- Mother of 2 wonderful boys
- Passion for plants and animals
- Loves the Outdoors
- Family oriented
- Loyal
Timeline
Baretender/Office Assistant
Ideal Theater and Bar
02.2023 - 10.2024
Bartender/Daytime Manager
HipStir
10.2022 - 02.2023
Head Bartender
Tornados Grub and Pub
02.2007 - 06.2013
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Home Health LLC
02.2001 - 01.2007
Intelligence Analyst
USAF
01.1998 - 03.2000
High School Diploma -
MFL Mar-Mac HS
Some College (No Degree) - Military Intelligence
USAF Tech School
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