Stefanie Wandling
Portland
Summary
Reputation for a positive attitude, determined work ethic and sound judgment. Adaptable to anticipate issues and proactively solve problems. Gifted professional with strong experience collaborating with others. Superb prioritization skills in a fast-paced workplace.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
Melody Event Center
05.2023 - Current
- Works with a constantly changing team, adaptable to working with various coworkers
- Organize, set up, break down special events for 100-400 people
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Vice President
Peninsula Elementary PTA
09.2013 - 06.2023
- Manage budget, calendar, fundraisers and family outreach with PTA leadership team
- Organized twelve annual trivia night fundraisers—collaborating with local businesses to procure donations and sponsorships, selling advertising, coordinating volunteers and facilitating a fun event for parents and staff
- Cultivated strong relationships with key community members, including business owners, vendors, parents and school staff, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Engaged parent volunteers with various skills to create the green team, school events, the yearbook, fundraisers, staff appreciation, and safe transportation methods for students
- Served as communications lead for various school fundraisers and events
Cook/Bartender
Chill N Fill
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Provide excellent customer service
- Oversee special events at the bar
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service in a fast-paced environment and during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with management to develop new menu items.
Retail Sales Representative
Coffee Kids
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Engaged positively with customers, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs
- Drove sales with product and promotional knowledge
- Developed and maintained relationships with consumers and businesses through effective communication strategies and interpersonal skills
- Maintained attractive merchandise displays to maximize purchases and achieve optimum visibility on key products
Server
Carver Hangar
05.2010 - 03.2011
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service while escalating more advanced issues to management for resolution
Education
Graduate - Hair Design
Aveda Institute Portland
Portland, OR06-2024
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV01.2003
High School Diploma -
Paul VI Catholic School
Fairfax, VA05.2001
Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Responsible alcohol service
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Reliable and Responsible
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service expertise
Websites
Certification
- Eco-School Network Certification, 2019 & 2022
- Oregon Food Handlers Card
- OLCC card
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Melody Event Center
05.2023 - Current
Cook/Bartender
Chill N Fill
09.2022 - 04.2023
Retail Sales Representative
Coffee Kids
03.2015 - 03.2016
Vice President
Peninsula Elementary PTA
09.2013 - 06.2023
Server
Carver Hangar
05.2010 - 03.2011
Graduate - Hair Design
Aveda Institute Portland
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
West Virginia University
High School Diploma -
Paul VI Catholic School
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