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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
Englewood, CO
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
Phoenix, AZ
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