Tierra Handy
Loris
Summary
A position in the hospitality industry, with an emphasis on food and drink preparation.
Results-driven professional focused on delivering exceptional support for customer needs. Successfully manages concerns and resolves conflicts to maximize customer satisfaction. Offers strong background in customer relations and communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Crew Member
Horry County Department of Airports
Myrtle Beach, SC
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Conducted routine inspections of airport facilities to ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
- Performed essential repairs on airport equipment, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily maintenance tasks, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring consistent upkeep of airport infrastructure and systems.
- Collaborated with other departments to address cross-functional maintenance needs effectively.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of maintenance work.
Expo
Landrys Seafood
Myrtle Beach, SC
02.2015 - 10.2024
- Serve and prepare food of the highest quality and expectation of the restaurant.
Bartender
Joes Crab Shack
Myrtle Beach, SC
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Bartenders mix drinks according to recipes. Bartenders mix drinks and serve them directly to customers or through wait staff. Duties Bartenders typically do the following:
- Greet customers, give them menus, and inform them about daily specials
- Take drink orders from customers
- Pour and serve wine, beer, and other drinks and beverages
- Mix drinks according to recipes
- Check the identification of customers to ensure that they are of legal drinking age
- Clean bars, tables, and work areas
- Collect payments from customers and return change
- Manage the operation of the bar, and order and maintain liquor and bar supplies
- Monitor the level of intoxication of customers Bartenders fill drink orders either directly from customers at the bar or through waiters and waitresses who place drink orders for dining room customers. Bartenders must know a wide range of drink recipes and be able to mix drinks correctly and quickly. When measuring and pouring beverages, they must avoid spillage or overpouring. They also must work well with waiters and waitresses and other kitchen staff to ensure that customers receive prompt service. Some establishments, especially busy establishments with many customers, use equipment that automatically measures and pours drinks at the push of a button. Bartenders who use this equipment, however, still must become familiar with the ingredients for special drink requests and be able to work quickly to handle numerous drink orders. In addition to mixing and serving drinks, bartenders stock and prepare garnishes for drinks and maintain an adequate supply of ice, glasses, and other bar supplies. They also wash glassware and utensils and serve food to customers who eat at the bar.
Warehouse Associate
CHF INDUSTRIES INC
LORIS, SC
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Transported materials between locations efficiently.
- Packed and wrapped products manually.
- Maintained accurate records of materials moved.
- Signaled machine operators to facilitate material movement.
Cashier/Cook
The Freeze
Loris, SC
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Cashiers process returns and exchanges of merchandise. Cashiers process payments from customers purchasing goods and services. Duties Cashiers typically do the following:
- Greet customers
- Scan or register customers' purchases
- Accept payments from customers and give change and receipts
- Bag or wrap customers' purchases
- Process returns and exchanges of merchandise
- Answer customers' questions and provide information about store policies
- Help customers sign up for store rewards programs or credit cards
- Count the money in their register at the beginning and end of each shift In some establishments, cashiers have to check the age of their customers when selling age-restricted products, such as alcohol and tobacco. Some cashiers may have duties not directly related to sales and customer service, such as mopping floors, taking out the trash, and other custodial tasks. Others may stock shelves or mark prices on items. Cashiers use scanners, registers, or calculators to process payments and returns or exchanges of merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma - High School diploma
Loris High School
2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Associate in Arts
HGTC
Conway, SCSkills
- Achieved seamless heavy lifting operations, facilitating efficient workflows
- Elevated cleaning procedures, resulting in improved sanitation standards
- Optimized equipment maintenance, contributing to enhanced performance
- Reduced equipment failures through proactive preventive maintenance efforts
- Enhanced workplace safety by effectively identifying hazards
- Increased operational readiness via thorough equipment inspections
- Resolved plumbing issues swiftly, minimizing downtime
- Adapted quickly to changing demands, ensuring team resilience
- Maintained high attention to detail, leading to superior outcomes
- Delivered exceptional cleaning and sanitizing results, fostering a hygienic space
- Strengthened safety protocols, yielding a safer workplace environment
- Improved building maintenance efficiency, enhancing overall facility quality
- Achieved successful organization and multitasking, driving project success
Honors and Activities
Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society
Ability Summary
Experience in mixing and serving drinks to patrons. Very skilled in BOH operations. Experienced Expo and continued skills in fry and sauté. Excellent ability to send out food that is presentable with the upmost quality for patrons.
Timeline
Maintenance Crew Member
Horry County Department of Airports
09.2023 - 05.2026
Expo
Landrys Seafood
02.2015 - 10.2024
Bartender
Joes Crab Shack
02.2015 - 01.2016
Warehouse Associate
CHF INDUSTRIES INC
02.2011 - 10.2011
Cashier/Cook
The Freeze
02.2005 - 11.2007
High School Diploma - High School diploma
Loris High School
2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Associate in Arts
HGTC