Whitney Lowry
Summary
Hands-on professional with a background in bar service, supply handling, and frontline leadership. Combines cocktail preparation, order accuracy, inventory tracking, and team support to maintain efficient operations, protect financial accuracy, and deliver dependable service in busy environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Happy Hours
Palmdale, California
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared mixed cocktails and signature drinks for happy hour guests.
- Followed happy hour service standards for pace, presentation, and hospitality.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Restocked bar supplies and ensured availability of glassware, mixers, and garnishes for seamless service.
- Processed payments and closed tabs accurately, enhancing customer satisfaction and transaction efficiency.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints professionally, contributing to positive guest experiences.
- Oversaw cash drawer operations during shifts to ensure proper handling of funds. at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Supply Chain Tech Coordinator
Northrop Grumman
04.2021 - Current
- Forklift, reach, crane operation certified
- Proficient in using SAP, RROL, SQUID
- Supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process
- Managed the manual movement and receiving of materials.
- Open containers using hand tools counts and weights materials and records information
- Works closely with the integration team and shop floor
- Delivers kits and chemicals and verifies quantities and part numbers
- Performed administrative duties including filing, managing e-mails, tracking, and delivering to executives' offices while assisting the manager and lead.
- Work extremely well under pressure alone and with a team
- Advised on safety protocols and compliance measures
- Coordinated logistics for shipping and receiving events for shipping and receiving both site 4&8
Shuttle Driver/ Courier
FedEx
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets
- Transported Freight and Dangerous goods, including hazardous materials, without incident
- Controls flow of paperwork and packages to ensure scheduled completion
- Examines area to determine vehicles and or work area meet production requirements
- Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and established internal procedures affecting business operations
- Maintained material and stock levels consistent with business requirements while meeting target capital objectives
Bartender
Buckle And Boots
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls
- Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies
- Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney's
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Composed store budget by analyzing sales data, including profit and loss statements
- Protected purchase items with proper bagging and wrapping to prevent damage
- Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions
- Communicated accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, providing exceptional customer service and driving retention
- Kept on top of changes to store products and promotions to maintain strong sales by 20%
- Skilled using cash register including processing sales discounts and refunds
Server
Applebee's
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created orders, documented special requests, and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
- Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays, and delivery bags
- Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture, and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity
- Checked identification to enforce age requirement for alcoholic beverages
Manager
Denny's
08.2009 - 01.2014
- Trained and guided over 20 team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output, and rewarding positive contributions
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflow to meet any daily demand
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge, and customer demands
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team performance
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness, and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
Team Lead
Jamba Juice
07.2004 - 01.2009
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing
- Assigned daily employee tasks and monitored activity and completion
- Managed schedules accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements and increased sales by 10%
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage
- Led Jamba Juice shift operations and delegated daily team tasks.
- Trained team members on smoothie preparation, POS use, and guest service.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and freshness standards across store areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School
North Hills, CA06-2005
Skills
- Cash handling
- Bar inventory
- Customer service
- Order accuracy
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team player attitude
- Cocktail preparation
- POS operation
Timeline
Bartender
Happy Hours
08.2025 - Current
Supply Chain Tech Coordinator
Northrop Grumman
04.2021 - Current
Bartender
Buckle And Boots
04.2018 - 01.2020
Shuttle Driver/ Courier
FedEx
08.2016 - 01.2021
Server
Applebee's
01.2015 - 01.2017
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney's
10.2013 - 01.2014
Manager
Denny's
08.2009 - 01.2014
Team Lead
Jamba Juice
07.2004 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School