Whitney Mendenhall
Roodhouse,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Motivated [Job Title] with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
The Curve Inn
11.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Bartender
Big Daddy's Doghouse
11.2023 - 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.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Bartender/Server
Guse's Pub & Eatery
01.2021 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Injection Molding Machine Operator
CCK Automations
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced communication between shifts by providing detailed shift handover reports, ensuring smooth transitions and operational continuity.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing machine settings for various materials and mold designs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting routine equipment inspections.
- Trained new operators on injection molding machines, enhancing their knowledge and skills for efficient performance.
- Documented daily production information for accurate record-keeping and informed decisionmaking.
- Reduced machine downtime with regular maintenance checks and prompt troubleshooting of issues.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices for maintaining a hazard-free workplace environment.
Education
No Degree - Journeyman Welding
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, ILNo Degree - Generals/ Nursing
MacMurray College
Jacksonville, ILHigh School Diploma -
Oblong High School
Oblong05.2008
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Professional Appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Cash Handling
- Guest Engagement
6 months of welding school
Learned the basics of stick and mig welding. Completed 6 of the 9 month required to graduate.
Additional Information
Can do stick and mig welding. Tig welding is the only type that i have not learned.
Timeline
Server/Bartender
The Curve Inn
11.2023 - Current
Bartender
Big Daddy's Doghouse
11.2023 - Current
Bartender/Server
Guse's Pub & Eatery
01.2021 - 10.2023
Injection Molding Machine Operator
CCK Automations
01.2021 - 07.2022
No Degree - Journeyman Welding
Midwest Technical Institute
No Degree - Generals/ Nursing
MacMurray College
High School Diploma -
Oblong High School
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