Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Vilija Meacham Chavez

Oak Park,IL
Vilija Meacham Chavez

Summary

Reliable and collaborative worker proficient in both fast-paced and fine-dining bartending techniques. Patient, detail-oriented and committed to providing exceptional service to a high volume of customers. 3 years of bar experience

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Opa! Modern Greek Cuisine
Orland Park, IL

Bartender, Server
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented regular inventory assessments of bar and drink supplies to maintain a smooth turnover rate, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained a flexible schedule, ensuring the restaurant had a reliable source for last-minute shift coverage.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Brothers Bar And Grill
Iowa City, IA

Bartender, Server
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted servers with specialty drink orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Worked alongside numerous bartenders in a tight space swiftly and without issue.
  • Successfully worked triple shifts in a high-energy Big 10 college bar during football season.

University Scooters
Iowa City, IA

Sales Member
04.2022 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Set a record during initial month of employment by selling 12 scooters in a single day, generating a profit exceeding $15,000 for the business.
  • Cold-called leads and closed a significant number of new sales over several months amidst a challenging economic recession.
  • Implemented manufacturer-to-customer direct sales strategies to improve profitability in the business and foster customer satisfaction.

The Summit Restaurant & Bar
Iowa City, IA

Bartender, Day Manager
02.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Aided in training over 1 dozen new employees on drink and garnish preparation, product promotion, and sanitation protocol.
  • Provided guidance to employees on effective techniques for tactful and persuasive upselling of alcoholic beverages.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.

Education

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
08.2024

Skills

  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Conflict and Complaint Resolution
  • Staff Coordination
  • Schedule Management
  • Itemized Statement Preparation
  • Cash and Accounts Management
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Prospecting and Cold Calling
  • Outreach Initiatives

Accomplishments

    IPact Certified

    TIPS Certified

    Illinois Basset Certified

    Illinois Food Handler Certified

    Oracle MICROS Simphony POS Training

    Toasted POS Training

    Human CPR Certified


Timeline

Bartender, Server

Opa! Modern Greek Cuisine
12.2022 - Current

Bartender, Server

Brothers Bar And Grill
06.2022 - Current

Sales Member

University Scooters
04.2022 - 07.2022

Bartender, Day Manager

The Summit Restaurant & Bar
02.2020 - 01.2022

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
Vilija Meacham Chavez