SERINA STATHUM

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a bartending position to utilize my drink-mixing expertise and exceptional flair for customer service. I am hardworking and a proactive professional with the ability to work with efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality. Described by my colleagues and supervisors as reliable, hard-working and a team-player is complimentary to my passion for bartending. New challenges, growth and advancement are opportunities I thrive for.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

2012-PRESENT

Bartender Elvies Inn, Covina, CA

While maintaining professional, prepare and serve beverages to patrons following regular recipes; mixing ingredients such as soda, water, juice to prepare cocktails. Collect cash/credit cards for cockails served; provide change when needed. Verify and uphold age requirements. Balance cash receipts and register. Anticipate guests’ needs for additional service. Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering transportation for intoxicated patrons. Slice and pit fruit needed for garnishes. Sustain stocked alcohol at the bar and storage. Sanitize glassware and equipment. Maintain cleanliness throughout the bar.

2010-2011

Data Entry / Receptionist LuLu’s Tax Service, West Covina, CA

Prepare data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities. Maintained data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures. Retained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential. Answered phones, filing, errands and all other front desk duties.

2002–2008

In-Home Support /Home Health Provider DPSS, Pomona, CA

Assisted clients who could not care for themselves with personal and other duties as needed in their homes.

3/2007–9/2007

Law Office Assistant Moore & Associates PLC, Pasadena, CA

Helped produce forms for creation, amendment, maintenance and dissolution of business entities including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships; did legal filings, kept attorneys' calendars, and relieved receptionist.

2004–2005

Billing Processor Euclid Property Management, Upland, CA

Handled busy reception desk (15-line phone system). Performed daily data entry, account maintenance and customer service duties. General office responsibilities included, but were not limited to, filing, faxing, correspondence and distribution of promotional materials.

1992–1997; 1999–2004

Manager Benson’s Beauty Supply & Salon, West Covina, CA

Managed beauty supply store/salon employing six stylists. Did accounting and payroll, maintained inventory and held promotions to increase company revenue.

1997–1999

Paralegal Trainee Lyon & Lyon, Los Angeles, CA

Under direction, drafted and revised court forms and pleadings for Federal and Superior courts. Helped schedule, notice and calendar hearings and depositions, and deadlines for opposition to same, as well as for filings. Did case filing, prepared trial binders, assisted with legal research, and summarized depositions.

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Proficient in Windows XP and Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Carpe Diem, LawDesk, Interaction. I am a quick study, eager to learn new skills and use them effectively. Highly effective under pressure, with exceptional communication skills, I'm great at building rapport among coworkers, respect for management direction and sensitive, supportive service to clients.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

EMAIL adt46t@r.postjobfree.com

15634 AMAR ROAD, APT A, LA PUENTE, CA 91744 • PHONE 626-***-****

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