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Tara Litteken

Troy,IL

Summary

Friendly individual and Troy resident looking to put years of experience in bartending and serving back to work. Strong history of exceptional serving and bartending service at one of St. Louis' best restaurants. Currently a School Social Worker looking to pick up part time work.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Server and Bartender

John D. McGurk's Irish Pub And Garden
2008.04 - 2017.05
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.

Social Worker

Special School District of Saint Louis County, Riverview Gardens School District
2014.08 - Current
  • Assess for and address psychosocial needs of students and their families
  • Provide individual and group counseling to students to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs
  • Serve on the Kid Connect Team for the therapeutic classroom
  • Connect families with community resources and provide on-going support to parents and caregivers
  • Advocate for students' social and emotional needs throughout the IEP process
  • Serve as a liaison between school and medical or therapeutic professionals by writing letters, making phone calls, and accompanying families to appointments when needed
  • Make mandated hotline calls and collaborate with MO Children's Division to coordinate and develop a safety plan for students at risk
  • Complete suicide and homicide risk assessments and take appropriate measures while providing supportive counseling
  • Serve on Functional Assessment-Behavior Improvement Plan teams in order to implement these extensive plans throughout Riverview Gardens School District.

Children's Team Case Manager

BJC Behavioral Health
2012.02 - 2014.08
  • Executed community resource referrals for youth in St

Louis County

  • Developed collaborative treatment plans with youth and their families
  • Facilitated High-Fidelity Wraparound meetings
  • Assisted school staff with behavioral interventions for clients
  • Ensured consistent psychiatric treatment and medication management for clients

Education

Master of Social Work -

Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
05.2010

Skills

    • Adaptability and Flexibility
    • Speed and Efficiency
    • Teamwork Abilities
      • Multitasking Capabilities
      • Interpersonal and Social Skills

Timeline

Social Worker

Special School District of Saint Louis County, Riverview Gardens School District
2014.08 - Current

Children's Team Case Manager

BJC Behavioral Health
2012.02 - 2014.08

Server and Bartender

John D. McGurk's Irish Pub And Garden
2008.04 - 2017.05

Master of Social Work -

Southern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University
Tara Litteken