Crafter and sales associate, 08/2016
to Current
Lincoln Craft Studio – 4720 Prescott St, Lincoln,
NE
While helping customers with their crafting needs I also work arranging and stocking merchandise for best visibility Creating new ideas and crafts that I can teach to customers in a class like setting. Work on social media keeping customers and clients informed of upcoming classes and projects.
Independent Consultant, 01/2004
to Current
Tastefully Simple – Alexandria Minnesota
Working with hosts to bring friends together to have fun and sample Tastefully Simple products then take orders, this is the main focus of the job. Keeping a relationship with clients and hosts to help them continue using our products everyday. Balancing books and inventory along with working booths at craft fairs where I can sell products, find future hosts and team members. Talking with businesses to help them with holiday gift giving of gift sets. Work with other consultants on my team to help them set goals and find the steps to achieve them, this is done in a group meeting and individual conversations. This is an all encompassing small business where you learn all aspects of customer service, bookkeeping and team building.
Server, 09/2015
to Current
La Paloma – 8320 Northwoods Drive,
Lincoln NE
Ensuring serving areas are fully stocked prior to serving of all meals.
Taking orders from customers.
Moving and handling techniques.
Preparing and laying tables in restaurant areas.
Greeting guests in a professional manner.
Waiting on tables and taking orders.
Providing prompt food and beverage service to all guests.
Cleaning up tables after customers have left.
Bartender, Team Leader, 07/2001
to 01/2004
Libations and Libations Too – 11th and P,
56th and Hwy 2 Lincoln
Mixing and serving alcoholic beverages to customers.Creating beverage lists, menus and drink promotions.Following all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages.Checking a customer's identification to confirm that they are legally able to consume alcohol.Monitoring the intake of alcohol by guests, and prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those who are intoxicated.Engaging the guests in conversation.Upselling food and beverages to guests.Preparing cocktails and other drinks.Welcoming, acknowledging and greeting guests who come to the bar.Taking food and beverage orders from guests.Maintaining appropriate stock levels for the bar.Taking money from customers and processing all card payments.Moving, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling stock, chairs and tables around.Communicating with guests and making them feel appreciated. Ensuring that customers receive an efficient and prompt service.Maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area, as well as bar glasses and utensils.Restocking the bar when necessary.
