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Vashti Harvey

2 South Avenue, Southampton,Bermuda

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Main Bartender

The Docksider Pub And Restaurant
Hamilton , Bermuda
08.2015 - Current
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Increased bar revenue through development and marketing of featured cocktails.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than enough drinks per hour.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.

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  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 50 drinks per hour
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean

Charter Bartender

Various Vessel Charters
Bermuda , Bermuda
08.2015 - Current
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Worked with numerous customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Increased sales by 10%.

Waitress

Bistro At The Beach
Hamilton , Bermuda
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Upsold drink specialty items, wine selections and desserts to increase overall sales and exceed targets.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day.

Cashier

Hunts Grocery
Warwick, Bermuda
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted over 50 customers per day
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions, and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers

Cashier

The Supermart Front Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Received payment from customers by cash and credit cards
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change outstanding to customers
  • Established and categorized prices of goods by means of optical price scanners
  • Calculated total payments received all through time periods, and reconciled this with sum of sales
  • Resolved customer complaints if required
  • Weighed items sold to verify prices
  • Greeted over 50 customers per day

Bermuda Hostess

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, CITV
Hamilton , Bermuda
01.2012 - 01.2012
  • Hosted Christmas show featuring chefs that reside in Bermuda, but grew up in other countries.
  • Interviewed them about their native Christmas dishes.
  • Shown on local TV station.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Overlooked many recipes and increased knowledge of Culinary Arts.
  • Managed team of five chiefs.

Volunteer

King Edward Memorial Hospital Continuing, Unit, Candy Striper
Hamilton , Bermuda
07.2003 - 01.2005
  • Assisted patients with meal planning and menu selection on weekly basis.
  • Spent quality time with patients to ensure daily interactions.
  • Assisted nurses and other medical staff with any duties as required.
  • Served meals at Pink Lady Cafeteria.
  • Established professional relationships with elderly patients.
  • Managed over 50 customer needs per day.
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients
  • Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities
  • Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families
  • Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff
  • Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets
  • Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services
  • Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
  • Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers

Education

PACE Department Certificate of Activities Specialist Program - Behavioral

Bermuda College

Associate - Art and Design

Bermuda College Liberal Arts

High School Certificate -

Bishops College School (BCS)
Quebec, Canada
2010

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dynamic, friendly hostess
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • MS Office
  • Self-Motivated
  • Critical Thinking
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Good Telephone Etiquette

Timeline

Main Bartender

The Docksider Pub And Restaurant
08.2015 - Current

Charter Bartender

Various Vessel Charters
08.2015 - Current

Waitress

Bistro At The Beach
09.2014 - 08.2015

Cashier

Hunts Grocery
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bermuda Hostess

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, CITV
01.2012 - 01.2012

Cashier

The Supermart Front Street
01.2010 - 01.2013

Volunteer

King Edward Memorial Hospital Continuing, Unit, Candy Striper
07.2003 - 01.2005

PACE Department Certificate of Activities Specialist Program - Behavioral

Bermuda College

Associate - Art and Design

Bermuda College Liberal Arts

High School Certificate -

Bishops College School (BCS)
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