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Ashleigh Garson

Myrtle Beach

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Lulu's Buffet
06.2024 - Current
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.

Bartender

Local on the Water
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Construction Coordinator

Renovia
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Increased client satisfaction through consistent progress reporting and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Fostered a collaborative environment among team members to encourage open communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Developed customized project management tools for efficient tracking of project milestones and deliverables.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain the best value for projects.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in better pricing on materials without compromising quality.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor, and equipment costs to determine the total costs of projects.
  • Strengthened team collaboration with clear communication regarding project requirements, expectations, and goals.
  • Organized spaces, materials, and catering support for internal and team-focused meetings.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated the availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for the company database.
  • Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
  • Utilized various software programs to process customer payments.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.

Server

Crafty Rooster
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • Supervised serving staff to drive a high level of hospitality and food excellence.
  • Created positive guest experience by listening to guest needs and recommending options to meet requests.
  • Managed tables throughout the dining room to execute service at the highest level.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of the menu to describe dining options.
  • Cleared dishes from tables during and after meal service to maintain a clean dining area.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Provided exceptional service to a high volume of daily customers.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during, and after shifts.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change, and printing receipts to customers.
  • Developed strong and lasting resident relationships.
  • Greeted newly seated guests promptly.
  • Implemented sanitary food handling, holding, and service protocols.
  • Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
  • Provided exceptional service to a high volume of daily customers.

Server

Mellow Mushroom
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Supervised serving staff to drive high level of hospitality and food excellence.
  • Created positive guest experience by listening to guest needs and recommending options to meet requests.
  • Managed tables throughout the dining room to execute service at the highest level.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of the menu to describe dining options.
  • Cleared dishes from tables during and after meal service to maintain a clean dining area.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
  • Provided exceptional service to a high volume of daily customers.

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Developed strong and lasting resident relationships.
  • Greeted newly seated guests promptly.
  • Implemented sanitary food handling, holding and service protocols.
  • Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.

Sales Associate

Ralph Lauren
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Acted as initial contact in addressing customer concerns.
  • Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.

Server

Moe Moons
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Updated customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.

Sales Associate/Key Holder

New York & Company
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Performed store opening and closing tasks to comply with preset store operations guidelines.
  • Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback and coaching.
  • Organized in-store promotional events.
  • Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies.
  • Maintained updated brand and product knowledge to deliver optimum customer shopping experience.
  • Stocked and merchandised products in compliance with Plan-o-Grams and company guidelines to facilitate organized, attractive store layout.
  • Operated cash register.
  • Maintained store and maintained appearance.
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Set up visually appealing promotional displays.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Hartsville High School
Hartsville, SC
06.2014

Skills

  • Memorization skills
  • Verbal Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Resolution
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Flexible
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Active listening
  • Organizational skills
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Goal-oriented
  • Experience in leadership
  • Personable
  • Crew Scheduling
  • Permit acquisition
  • SharePoint
  • Permitting coordination
  • Equipment management

Education

other,other

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Lulu's Buffet
06.2024 - Current

Bartender

Local on the Water
03.2024 - 06.2024

Construction Coordinator

Renovia
02.2022 - 03.2024

Server

Crafty Rooster
02.2020 - 02.2022

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2019 - 11.2020

Server

Mellow Mushroom
10.2018 - 10.2019

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
12.2017 - 10.2018

Server

Moe Moons
04.2016 - 09.2016

Sales Associate

Ralph Lauren
09.2015 - 12.2016

Sales Associate/Key Holder

New York & Company
04.2014 - 08.2015

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

High School Diploma -

Hartsville High School

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