Veronica Miklusicak
Summary
Driven professional with a versatile background including roles as a real estate broker at At Properties Christie's International Real Estate and a line cook at the Waterfront Cafe and a has excelled in fast-paced environments, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations. Skilled in residential real estate and hospitality service, and childcare demonstrating exceptional activity planning and client advisory achievements. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Operator
The Waterfront Cafe
05.2023 - Current
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Real Estate Broker
At Properties Christie's International Real Estate
08.2006 - Current
- Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Focus first time homebuyers.
Bartender
The Drake, a Hilton Hotel
12.2006 - 08.2014
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Live-Out Nanny
Meahgan and James Benjamin
10.2003 - 10.2013
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts And Radio Communication
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2001
Skills
- Homework Assistance
- Activity Planning
- Child Supervision
- Residential Real Estate
- First time homebuyers
- Food Preparation
- Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Cook Operator
The Waterfront Cafe
05.2023 - Current
Bartender
The Drake, a Hilton Hotel
12.2006 - 08.2014
Real Estate Broker
At Properties Christie's International Real Estate
08.2006 - Current
Live-Out Nanny
Meahgan and James Benjamin
10.2003 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts And Radio Communication
Columbia College Chicago
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