Overview
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Wendie A. Graham

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Double Tree Hilton
02.2024 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.

Server

Hooters Bar And Grill
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
  • Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
  • Trained new hires on restaurant policies, procedures, and exceptional customer service standards.
  • Established rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty through exceptional service.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.

Server/Restaurant Hostess

Castaways Restaurant
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • 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.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.

Front Desk Receptionist

Cal State University San Bernardino
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
  • Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.

Volunteer/Highschool Program "Best Buddies"

Cajon High School
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cajon High School
San Bernardino, CA

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/Exercise Since

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06.2023

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Double Tree Hilton
02.2024 - Current

Server

Hooters Bar And Grill
01.2020 - 12.2023

Front Desk Receptionist

Cal State University San Bernardino
08.2018 - 12.2018

Volunteer/Highschool Program "Best Buddies"

Cajon High School
09.2017 - 02.2018

Server/Restaurant Hostess

Castaways Restaurant
05.2017 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Cajon High School

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/Exercise Since

California State University, San Bernardino
Wendie A. Graham