Patricia Odowichuk
Medicine Hat, AB
*************@*****.**
September 2014
Dear Hiring Manager,
I would like to apply for a position within your organization and I am submitting my resume in order to do so. I am an extremely hard worker, with 31 years of experience in the food service industry. I possess a strong ability to multitask, and have been employed as a Supervisor, Manager, Waitress, and Liquor Sales Clerk.
I have a strong ability to manage different personalities within a work place, and have overseen the hiring, training, and when necessary, the dismissal of staff. I also have experience scheduling staff to ensure all shifts are covered. I enjoy meeting and conversing with people of all ages, and have demonstrated exceptional customer service skills throughout the course of my career. Thank you for taking the time to review my attached resume. I sincerely wish to become part of your organization.
Kind Regards,
Patricia Odowichuk
Patricia Odowichuk
1977 15th Ave SE
Medicine Hat, AB
*************@*****.**
Skills & Qualifications
• Over 31 years of experience in the
customer service industry with a proven
ability to exceed customer expectations
• Punctual, organized, and flexible; able to
competently handle various priorities,
and cover shifts as needed
• Enjoys taking on new challenges and
acquiring new skills
• Characterized by prior colleagues as a
team player
• Able to work diligently unsupervised
• Strong ability to operate registers, and
process customer payments via cash,
credit, and debit with accuracy and
speed
• Physically fit and capable of working long
hours when needed
Employment Experience
Supervisor March 2013-August 2014
Joey’s Only Seafood Restaurant-Medicine Hat, AB
• Supervised all staff, ensuring restaurant standards were upheld and customer expectations were exceeded
• Scheduled, trained, hired, and managed all aspects of day to day staffing requirements
• Delegated tasks to ensure proper work flow
• Helped out in various areas of the restaurant during busy times
• Took on additional duties as requested
Clerk January 2008-February 2013
Royal Cold Beer Store-Medicine Hat, AB
• Operated till and processed customer transactions using debit, credit and cash
• Maintained proper inventory levels and sorted/merchandised stock
• Completed special orders for weddings or other large functions
• Assisted customers and answers questions in store Clerk January 2007-February 2009
Salvation Army Thrift Store-Medicine Hat, AB
• Operated till and processed customer transactions using debit, credit and cash
• Assisted customers and answers questions in store
• Priced, organized, and sorted items
Waitress October 2006-September 2007
Husky House Restaurant-Medicine Hat, AB
• Assisted with washing dishes in the kitchen, and cleaned tables
• Performed all waitressing duties including greeting customers, taking orders, and serving food
• Priced, organized, and sorted items
• Interacted positively with customers
Employment Experience Continued
Waitress September 2005-March 2006
Humpty’s Family Restaurant-Medicine Hat, AB
• Assisted with prep cook responsibilities and helped with cleaning
• Performed general waitressing duties
Welder Helper June 2004-Septmener 2005
Otto Weld Ltd.-Medicine Hat, AB
• Prepared pipes and acted as general helper within the shop Security Guard August 2002-January 2004
Dynamic Security-Medicine Hat, AB
• Maintained the security and safety of several buildings
• Kept log books and filed incident reports when needed
• Performed building checks “rounds” to maintain security Waitress August 2002-January 2004
Shell Travel Inn Restaurant-Medicine Hat, AB
• Responsible for all general waitressing duties, including taking orders and serving food
• Assisted with prep cook duties, dishwashing and all general cleaning duties Education & Training
Academic Upgrading 2004
Medicine Hat College-Medicine Hat, AB
Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management 1998
CDI College-Penticton, BC
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer 1993-Present
Elks Club-Medicine Hat, AB
• Assisted with Stampede Events, Bingos,Easter & Christmas activities References
Kathy Pollock
Former Manager
Royal Cold Beer Store
Medicine Hat, AB
403-***-**** (Work)
403-***-**** (Cell)
Tara Traxel
Character Reference
Medicine Hat, AB