Hi, I’m
Taylor McKenzie
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Stockdale Country ClubBakersfield, CA
Bartender
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Kern RadiologyBakersfield, CA
Receptionist Administrator
08.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
Applebee's Grill + BarBakersfield, CA
Bartender/Server
01.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Kern Radiology Bakersfield, CA
Insurance Verification Specialist
03.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines and regulations for confidential patient data.
- Assisted patients with understanding personalized insurance coverage and benefits.
- Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Managed high-volume insurance verifications within pressured timeframes for productive medical operations.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
Education
Taft CollegeTaft, CA
Associate Of Applied Science from Allied Health
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA
Associate Of Science from Criminology
05.2020
Skills
- Health Codes Compliance
- Basic Accounting
- Customer Service
- New Hire Training
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Critical Thinking
- HIPPA awareness
- Environment relations
- ASL language
Timeline
Bartender
Stockdale Country Club
08.2022 - Current
Bartender/Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2021 - 09.2022
Insurance Verification Specialist
Kern Radiology
03.2019 - 01.2021
Receptionist Administrator
Kern Radiology
08.2017 - 03.2019
Taft College
Associate Of Applied Science from Allied Health
Bakersfield College
Associate Of Science from Criminology