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Waitress

Susan Guernsey

BUCKLEY

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service throughout working career, excelling in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to enhance guest relations through strong multitasking and active listening skills. Recognized for improving efficiency and fostering teamwork, while maintaining compliance standards and ensuring customer satisfaction. Unparalleled ability to problem solve while maintaining professional company standards.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

JK Whisper Cafe Buckley Mi Cast Iron Kitchen KingsleyMI
05.2017 - Current
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.

Emergency Telecommunications Call Taker

Grand Traverse County Central Dispatch
03.2007 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices for call-taking procedures and fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Streamlined call-taking process for increased productivity by implementing effective communication strategies.
  • Typed incoming information promptly, maintaining Number% accuracy rate.
  • Recalled, summarized, prioritized, and categorized information.
  • Prioritized time-sensitive calls effectively, ensuring efficient allocation of resources in emergency situations.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, safeguarding customer privacy while adhering to company policies and regulations.
  • Provided empathetic support to distressed callers, offering guidance on available resources or directing them to appropriate channels for further help when necessary.
  • Managed high-pressure situations calmly, ensuring timely assistance to callers during peak hours or emergency scenarios.
  • Improved response times with thorough knowledge of company services and accurate information delivery.
  • Maintained a professional demeanor, managing difficult callers and deescalating tense situations.
  • Utilized multi-line phone systems effectively, navigating between calls seamlessly while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Operated switchboard and routed incoming calls to appropriate departments.
  • Maintained accurate records of calls placed and received.
  • Collected and verified telephone numbers, addresses, and proper spelling of names.

Family Service Worker/Social Worker

Northwest Michigan Community Action Ageny
10.1993 - 06.2006

• Recruit eligible families into the grant funded preschool program and maintain full class numbers throughout school year.

• Using extensive geographical knowledge to set up transportation routes for children enrolled in the program.

• Ensured all health, dental, optical program requirements were met within the scheduled deadlines.

• Coordinated services for children with special needs in the public school system.

• Connected families with resources they needed during their time in the program.

• Supported classroom staff with program requirements.

• Extensive record keeping.

Education

Child Development Associate - Child Development

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Strong multitasking
  • Greeting guests
  • Team collaboration
  • Memory retention
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Complaint resolution
  • Active listening
  • Time management
  • Relationship management
  • Sales techniques
  • Compliance standards
  • Guest relations management
  • Special event coordination
  • Conflict resolution
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Stress management
  • Hospitality and accommodation

Timeline

Waitress

JK Whisper Cafe Buckley Mi Cast Iron Kitchen KingsleyMI
05.2017 - Current

Emergency Telecommunications Call Taker

Grand Traverse County Central Dispatch
03.2007 - 08.2019

Family Service Worker/Social Worker

Northwest Michigan Community Action Ageny
10.1993 - 06.2006

Child Development Associate - Child Development

Northwestern Michigan College
Susan Guernsey