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Certification
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Zhala BALAKISHI

Chicago,IL

Summary

Responsible professional, skilled at making custom drinks, and maximizing business revenues with top-notch service. Work well with team members to meet all customer needs in fast-paced environments. Good money handling, problem-solving, and time management abilities.

Familiar with a wide range of beers, liquors, wines, and cocktails. Works great with team members to serve customers, and meet demand. Always ready to help others, and reliable in keeping the bar organized, stocked, and ready for customers. Well-rounded professional possessing excellent clerical and team support abilities. Skilled in scheduling meetings and appointments and organizing office operations. Punctual professional committed to satisfying customer needs and meeting office demands. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Receptionist

Amli River North
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - 10.2025

Managed multi-line phone system, handling calls efficiently and professionally.

  • Processed incoming mail and packages, ensuring timely distribution to departments.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing and document management.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.

Server

Elia
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed dining area cleanliness and organization throughout service shifts.
  • Assisted in training new servers on menu knowledge and service protocols.
  • Maintained accurate order processing using point-of-sale systems effectively.
  • Coordinated with team members to streamline workflow during peak hours.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.

Bartenter

Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
  • Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.

Assistant

Serbest Law Office
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Managed case files and organized documentation for legal proceedings.
  • Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
  • Greeted visitors, clients and guests in a professional manner.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
  • Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.

Bartenter

Barrel cheese and wine
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
  • Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Beverage preparation
  • Payment processing
  • Food service
  • Organizational ability
  • Engaging personality
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Marketing and sales experience
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Bar service preparation
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Multi-line phone management
  • Document organization
  • Office operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Scheduling meetings

Languages

English
Full Professional
Turkish
Full Professional
Russian
Elementary

Certification

Language certificate

Timeline

Receptionist

Amli River North
01.2025 - 10.2025

Bartenter

Lollapalooza
08.2024 - 08.2024

Server

Elia
06.2024 - 09.2024

Assistant

Serbest Law Office
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bartenter

Barrel cheese and wine
01.2022 - 07.2022

MBA - Business Administration

Illinois State University
Zhala BALAKISHI