"KK"- KAREN KISSEL

MISTRESS OF ALL TRADES, PRINCESS OF MANY

Summerville, SC 29485 and Bonneau Beach, SC 28431

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Miss Kissel is a self-motivated marketing, sales, and customer service

professional with charisma and organizational leadership qualities.

She has extensive experience in marketing, sales, Bartending, and the

hospitality industry, as well as possessing exemplary property management capabilities and business administration suave. Miss Kissel is organized and reliable; She is an innovator and self-starter, vastly creative, and exceptionally knowledgeable of almost all business procedures and practices. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Substitute Teacher pre K-12

Charleston County, Berkley County through Kelly Education-Charleston, SC

September 2021 to February 2023

Substituted in various public school classrooms, effectively undertook various challenges of unfamiliar classroom lesson plans (or implemented my own if a lesson plan was not left), held discussions, developed curiosity, engaged interest, and earned respect in and of students while navigating through the many obstacles that occur naturally from a change in students daily routines. Basically got students through a day of learning as smoothly and effectively as possible.

Bartender

Ruths Why Knot Bar - Moncks Corner, SC

July 2019 to October 2019

Performed opening and closing procedures, took food and beverage orders, created and served such orders, and kept the establishment clean, visually appealing, and well-stocked. Took payment, made change, did bar drawer monies accounting, locked in safe, and always had a positive attitude. Loved the whole experience and Ruth the owner is Fabulous to work for! Sadly it was just becoming too far away to drive 4 5 times a week

BARTENDER

KNUCKLEHEADS - Summerville, SC

August 2018 to July 2019

Interact with customers, take their beverage orders, and prepare and serve them in a prompt, professional, and friendly manner - exhibiting excellent customer service. Charge for beverages and either run tabs or take cash, give change and encourage customers to come back.

Keep the bar clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing. Prepare food as necessary, answer the phone, and sell, sell, sell while creating a memorable Knuckleheads experience.

OWNER

HB New&Used Stuff - Huntington Beach, CA

June 2011 to August 2013

Performed all aspects of a retail store, buying, selling, showcasing merchandise, pricing, handling cash, making deposits, record keeping, managing all store accounts and payments, hiring, firing, training, handling all marketing and promotion, and whatever else that came up Because of excellent customer service and knowledgeable staff, sales increased by an easy 10% daily, which brought up the revenue for the business and guaranteed the company's success.

BARTENDER

THE HUDDLE BAR - Costa Mesa, CA

April 2006 to October 2009

Take beverage orders, prepare and serve cocktails while upholding the highest customer service possible, while maintaining a clean and visually appealing bar. A key holder who handled all cash completed all opening and closing procedures, paperwork, and the daily bank drop. Tallied and reported inventory of liquor, beer, bar supplies, etc. as well as trained new employees in the art of tending an efficient bar. Providing the owner with relevant feedback on ways to increase profits - such as pricing strategies and specials. Being sensitive to customers drinking limits while being professional and responsible and ensuring the ultimate satisfaction and enjoyment experience for the patrons of the establishment, so as to guarantee repeat business By adhering to the aforementioned practices the sales/revenue increased by 15%, and the liquor cost was kept below 18%. Also - there was no employee turnover during the period of employment

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATOR

Orange County - Sacramento, CA

October 2007 to September 2009

Demonstrate various new products to the buying public through various retail locations in Orange County, Calif.

Increasing brand awareness by 80% which increased sales immeasurably - bringing 100% satisfaction to each and every product company that was represented.

BARTENDER & SERVER

PLAYERS BAR & GRILL - Costa Mesa, CA

December 2002 to October 2006

Received, and took food and beverage orders, prepared and served the beverages, answered the phones, handled all transactions, and completed all opening and closing procedures - along with all paperwork involved. Customer satisfaction was a priority and - ensuring repeat business.

By achieving all of the aforementioned, New business increased by 17%, and employee turnover was kept at a minimum (there was none).

References are available on request.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CALIFORNIA CAR - Fullerton, CA

February 2004 to March 2006

Handled all phone and mail correspondence for an extremely busy and fast-paced automobile wholesale environment, in a timely & efficient manner. Worked closely with the company's owner and attended to banking, all the various vehicle auction purchases and sales invoices, and all aspects of the DMV's procedures/practices and all the legal documentation that goes with it, as well as handling all public relations and contact with the public and persons at large.

By orchestrating and overseeing all aspects of the company's business interworkings, I was able to keep the Business running smoothly without a glitch and because of this - overhead was kept at a minimum, while there was zero employee turnover and everyone involved was satisfied and content, putting the company at 100%!

CHECKER, DELI ASSOCIATE, PRODUCE ASSOCIATE

ALBERTSON'S GROCERY - Huntington Beach, CA

October 2003 to February 2004

To provide exceptional customer service, maintain a pleasant personality and an easygoing attitude in answering questions, and the ability to listen while handling all aspects of methods of payment and dealing with cash, etc. Bagging, addressing any and all problems that may arise, and making sure things run smoothly.

In Deli and Produce - taking customers' orders, weighing and slicing meats and cheeses, and in doing so - successfully managing the high volume of customers, as well as keeping the produce rotated, replenished, and looking fresh.

Education

Associate of Arts in Business Administration in Business management and leadership

American InterContinental University - Schaumburg, IL

2012 to 2013

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication/Web Design and Development American InterContinental University - Schaumburg, IL

2013 to 2014

Master's in Business Administration - MBA

American InterContinental University-Online - Schaumburg, IL

2014 to 2015

•Teacher

• Mixologist

• Bartending

• Hospitality

• Product Demos

• Marketing/Promotions

• Public Relations

• Adobe Illustrator

• Customer service

• Management

• Maintenance

• and more

Additional Information

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experienced in Photoshop

Willing to learn any and all new software programs or anything necessary to be iconic in any employment position

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