Karen Papandrea
Cell: 860-***-****
******@***.***
OBJECTIVE: I am a highly motivated, self-directed individual and a team-player seeking a position with your establishment.
STRENGTHS: I offer a positive attitude, great attention to detail, and the desire to make a difference with my ability to…
Greet and escort customers in a professional manner.
Take customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Answer multi-line telephone system.
Exhibit excellent verbal, written and listening skills.
Get along well with co-workers and patrons.
Be dependable and punctual.
WORK HISTORY:
Rockville Elks Lodge, Bartender, 2011 – Present (Part time)
Handle cash and receipts accurately.
Display cocktails in an attractive manner.
Effectively oversee environment during both fast and slow-paced times.
Maintain sanitation and safety of the bar.
Calamari’s Seafood Restaurant, Manchester, CT Hostess/Waitress, 2004-2006
Answered multi-line telephone taking to-go orders and reservations.
Escorted guests to tables and assisted in seating.
Effectively took customer orders and relayed to kitchen staff accurately and efficiently.
Maintained team player approach with co-workers.
Handled cash and receipts accurately.
Free Spirit Café, Vernon, CT Bartender/Waitress, 1991-2004
Mixed, garnished, and served a wide variety of drinks.
Kept bar clean, stocked, and organized.
Operated cash register, collected money and gave appropriate change back to customers.
Interacted positively and professionally with customers from diverse backgrounds.
Effectively handled large quantity of customers in a busy environment.
Administrative Assistant, Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, East Windsor, CT Feb. 1999 – Jan. 2009
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Answered multi-line (3) phone system; greeted and escorted guests.
Sorted and distributed mail to proper personnel; composed memorandums and internal correspondence.
Maintained inventory control, ordered office supplies, oversaw maintenance of office equipment.
Prepare submittal packets in a timely fashion needed for town meetings and approval.