Kara Guenther
Forward-thinking with proven leadership, planning and problem-solving
abilities.
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EXPERIENCE
Blue Ostrich Winery, Saint Jo, TX— Wine Club Manager August 2019 - PRESENT
Managed sales and provided customers with extensive knowledge of the products. Averaged 20% of wine club renewals every quarter. Streamlined wine club procedure to ensure smoother processing of payments.
Implemented changes to encourage more customer traffic. Sodexo, Laramie, WY— Assistant Supervisor
January 2018- August 2019
Monitored employee performance and made staff adjustments based on skills and needs of the kitchen.
Participated in an advisory group to determine new menu items for the following school year.
Developed and updated methods to track, analyze, and report on performance/sales data.
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY— NCAA Division I Swimming Team
August 2014 - January 2018
Recruited by the head coach to join the women’s swim team. Successfully balanced 30 hours a week of training and competitions along with academic demands.
Developed a strong work ethic, willingness to persevere, and communication skills.
Two Chick’s Paintball, Virginia Dale, CO— Assistant Manager August 2018- August 2019
Worked independently managing appointments safely and smoothly. Took charge of the staff to maximize customer enjoyment and encourage repeat customers.
Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne, WY— Bartender
July 2017- July 2019
Served customers throughout key events.
Showed character judgement to ensure customers were safe. SKILLS
Flexible/Adaptable
Inventory Control
Telephone Etiquette
Guest/Client Satisfaction
Professional Demeanor
Certifications
ServSafe Manager
Oct 2017-Oct 2022
TABC Certified
Aug 2019-Aug 2021
Food Handler’s Certified
Aug 2019-Aug 2021
EDUCATION
University of Wyoming,
Laramie, WY— BS Family
and Consumer Sciences
August 2014 - May 2018
Major: Human Nutrition and
Food
REFERENCES
Reference Name —
General Manager- Sodexo
Jill Dunn: 307-***-****
Other references upon request