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Tara Dinger

Park Rapids,MN

Summary

Driven and compassionate professional with extensive experience in healthcare and hospitality, notably at Northstar Nursing. Excelled in providing emotional support and personal hygiene assistance, enhancing patient quality of life. Demonstrated leadership as Server Manager at Southside Restaurant, achieving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and team performance. Skilled in meal preparation and adept at fostering positive relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Caregiver

Northstar Nursing
07.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.

Server

Emmaville Inn
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Server

Slippery Otter Pub
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.

Server Manager

Southside Restaurant
10.2014 - 10.2019
  • Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
  • Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
  • Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
  • Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
  • Managed multiple servers across diverse platforms, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability.
  • Completed daily procedure checklist and communicated changes to servers and kitchen staff.
  • Liaised between servers and upper management to address issues and manage challenges.
  • Monitored server performance and provided feedback to enhance server delivery.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance and regular system checks for optimal server functionality.
  • Enforced compliance with food safety and sanitation standards throughout restaurant.
  • Checked establishment, service stands, and aisle area cleanliness before welcoming guests.
  • Trained junior team members on server management techniques and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Troubleshot complex technical issues effectively, reducing resolution time significantly while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Cultivated guest satisfaction and loyalty through consistent commitment to quality service.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

DeVry University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Physical therapy support
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support

photography

I enjoy going to National Parks and capturing beautiful landscapes and wildlife!

Timeline

Server

Emmaville Inn
09.2022 - 10.2023

Home Health Caregiver

Northstar Nursing
07.2022 - Current

Server

Slippery Otter Pub
06.2022 - 11.2022

Server Manager

Southside Restaurant
10.2014 - 10.2019

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

DeVry University

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