Suzi Garrison
Licensed Esthetician & Instructor, Actress, Server
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic service professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in guest engagement. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences through effective teamwork and upselling techniques, resulting in increased sales. Committed to maintaining cleanliness standards while fostering warm relationships with patrons for repeat business.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Sea Capitan
Kansas City, Missouri
07.2025 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Actress
The Murder Mystery Company
Kansas City, Missouri
04.2025 - Current
- Balanced multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus and dedication to each individual role''s requirements.
- Enhanced storytelling through the use of physical movement, facial expressions, and vocal techniques.
- Worked effectively under pressure, consistently meeting tight production deadlines without sacrificing performance quality.
- Enriched character development by researching historical context and cultural backgrounds relevant to role portrayals.
Server
Union on the Hill
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
Server/Bartender
Lulu's Asian Bistro
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Musical Theater
The American Musical And Dramatic Academy
New York, NY 05.2001 -
1000 Hr Esthetics Program
B Street Design School of Cosmetology
OverlandSkills
Strong work ethic
Guest engagement
Hospitality service expertise
Cleanliness standards
Team collaboration
Food and beverage pairings
Sales techniques
Professional appearance
Menu presentation
Exceptional customer service
Server training
Calm demeanor
Team member support
Sales techniques
Professional appearance
Menu presentation
Timeline
Server
Sea Capitan
07.2025 - Current
Actress
The Murder Mystery Company
04.2025 - Current
Server
Union on the Hill
01.2023 - 09.2024
Server/Bartender
Lulu's Asian Bistro
02.2020 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Musical Theater
The American Musical And Dramatic Academy
05.2001 -
1000 Hr Esthetics Program
B Street Design School of Cosmetology