MICHAELA WATHEN
Victoria, BC
Phone: 905-***-**** or Email: ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly adaptable employee who thrives in a fast paced, multi tasking place of employment. Coachable, professional I understand the value and importance of good customer service. Ready and eager to learn new tasks and skills, I adapt to new situations readily. A natural leader I strive for excellent communication both to understand and to be understood. My work ethic is strong and is in place as part of a team or working individually.
EDUCATION
Emergency Medical Responder Certificate - Justice Institute of British Columbia March 2021
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NFO SOLUTIONS, VICTORIA, BC OCTOBER 2017 - JULY 2018
FRAMING LABOURER/ APPRENTICE / STAFF SUPERVISOR
Command of power tools including saws and nail guns, preparation of prefabricated wall components Installation of windows
Maintained site cleanliness
Assisted with hiring, training and company policy updates
OCEAN ISLAND INN, VICTORIA, BC APRIL 2017 – OCTOBER 2017
BARTENDER / LOUNGE ASSISTANT MANAGER
Responsible for serving all guests at seated at the bar and all beverages in dining area
Responsible for creation, sourcing and all operations of an included beverage package coupon
Taking food orders and preparing all food (business license is food primary)
Highest sales ever on single staff shift
Trained all new hires
Consistent recognition by guests for outstanding service
THE BREAKWATER, VICTORIA, BC APRIL 2016 - OCTOBER 2016
BARTENDER / FLOOR MANAGER/ SERVER
Responsible for serving all guests at seated bar during peak hours
Responsible for preparing all beverages for guests dining in the restaurant
Managing distribution of staff at the beginning of shift
Offered excellent service in a busy environment
MALUCA, BRÜ AND SEASONS, OAKVILLE, ON AUGUST 2014 - FEBRUARY 2016
SERVER/BARTENDER/MANAGER
Rotated between three different environments; a fine dining restaurant; a wine and French tapas restaurant and a craft beer bar
Front of House manager of the wine and tapas restaurant
Performed scheduling, maintenance and payroll duties
Led the team through the 2014 and 2015 holiday seasons while working as a bartender during peak hours
Managed scheduling duties
Studied and applied wine and cheese pairing knowledge
Reduced bottlenecks and controlled flow during busy periods