D'Arcy Turner
Windsor,Ontario
Summary
Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical School Teacher
Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with Physician teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Bartender/Server
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails and excellent food.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and restaurant and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending and serving techniques and how to provide customer service best practices.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar/restaurant according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Demonstrated leadership and strong teamwork skills
Researcher
Queens University
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Chemical Engineering.
- Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
University Teaching Assistant
Queens University
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Served as a reliable resource for students seeking academic guidance, leading to improved confidence and performance in coursework.
- Assisted professors with course preparation, ensuring timely delivery of materials and efficient use of resources.
- Mentored incoming teaching assistants, sharing best practices and strategies for effectively managing classroom dynamics and supporting student success.
- Evaluated student presentations for clarity, accuracy, and depth of understanding, offering constructive feedback for improvement efforts.
- Fostered a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere by encouraging group work and peer feedback during class activities.
- Provided valuable input on curriculum development initiatives, helping shape course offerings that better aligned with departmental goals and student needs.
Dishwasher
The Willistead Reastaarant
03.2005 - 05.2014
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- I was hired for this job since the age of 13, and due to my passion for the restaurant industry, continued working in the industry until University.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine And Biosciences
Kansas City, MO05.2024
Master's of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering
Queens University
Kingston, Ontario01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ohio Valley University
Vienna, WV05.2014
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
Timeline
Medical School Teacher
Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
07.2022 - 05.2023
Researcher
Queens University
01.2016 - 01.2018
University Teaching Assistant
Queens University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bartender/Server
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
01.2014 - 07.2018
Dishwasher
The Willistead Reastaarant
03.2005 - 05.2014
M.D. - Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine And Biosciences
Master's of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering
Queens University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ohio Valley University
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