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Rachel Long

Lakewood

Summary

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

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Steakhouse 10
09.2012 - 12.2024
  • Increased and maintained customer satisfaction by providing excellent service
  • Reduced wait times for colleagues and customers by efficiently managing and prioritizing orders and duties.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service, developing and cultivating customer relationships and personalized experiences.
  • Attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
  • Consistently met or exceeded sales targets by upselling premium products without compromising the guests satisfaction or desires.
  • Served high customer volumes consistently without sacrificing quality or experience, or costs to the establishment.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training all new staff members to maintain a talented team.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep the establishment stocked and avoid unnecessary costs.
  • Enhanced team productivity through effective scheduling and task delegation
  • Created a welcoming and unique atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Handled conflict resolution among staff members promptly and professionally, maintaining a positive work environment.
  • Established rapport with the local community to create mutually beneficial partnerships that increased brand visibility.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

Hotel Specialist

CRS Temporary Housing
09.2010 - 07.2013

Partner with insurance companies nationwide to relocate displaced policyholders into temporary housing while their homes are being repaired or rebuilt after a disaster.

▪ Develop long-term business relationships with insurance adjusters to maintain and increase their business.

▪ Set up, coordinate, and monitor short-term accommodations for displaced policyholders.

▪ Provide guidance and consult with policyholders on the best accommodations for them.

▪ Negotiate directly with hotels for discounted room rates and encourage top prioritization of policyholders by providing them rooms during sold out situations or limited availability.

▪ Prepare and execute contractual documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.

▪ Consistently maintain 100% customer satisfaction with insurance adjusters and policyholders.

▪ Resolve billing issues and disputes with hotels and act as liaison between all clients by providing prompt resolutions to escalated issues, answers to questions and concerns independently without manager involvement.

▪ Input and maintain accurate records and customer details in Salesforce.

Meet deadlines and exceed established standards for quality and productivity daily which resulted in an increase of projects assigned and completed while maintaining my daily responsibilities.

▪ Leader of our Hotel Team, assist team members with their tasks while completing own work load to meet established deadlines.

▪ Assist the long-term housing department when understaffed.

▪ Earned reputation as being self-motivated; the first in and last to leave, especially when facing critical project deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Sciences

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
12.2009

Skills

  • Clear and Effective Communication
  • Salesmanship
  • Customer Service Expertise
  • Highly Reliable
  • Strong Multitasking
  • Time Management Abilities
  • Data Entry
  • Information Security
  • Account Updating
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Research

Timeline

Bartender

Steakhouse 10
09.2012 - 12.2024

Hotel Specialist

CRS Temporary Housing
09.2010 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Sciences

Colorado State University
Rachel Long