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Denise Gale

Denise Gale

North Sydney,NS

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

FItzgerald's Restaurant
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.

Cashier/Clerk

Dollarama
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Waitress/Supervisor

Kitchen 1409
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety, and well-being of guests.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Balancing cash at the end of each shift.
  • Responsible for dining room scheduling.

Waitress/Shift Supervisor

Hotel North
05.2015 - 04.2016


  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Advised customers of daily specials.
  • Mixed & served alcoholic beverages.
  • Served customers food & presented them with bill.
  • Cash duties

Waitress/Dining Room Supervisor

Waterside Restsurant
05.2009 - 10.2014
  • Communicated effectively with dining staff and guests alike to promote adherence to dining room policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Circulated throughout dining room to assess general satisfaction of guests and identify appropriate opportunities to ask guests about dining experiences.
  • Coordinated high-quality dining services to meet or exceed guest expectations, enforcing quality standards and facilitating smooth operations.
  • Leveraged feedback gathered from guests to develop new initiatives, policies and strategies to improve satisfaction with services and menu.
  • All waitress duties such as advising & recommending menu items, mixing & serving alcoholic beverages, serving food, clearing tables.
  • Handled customer payments of cash & credit.
  • Prepared weekly dining room work schedules.
  • Balanced daily cash.

Retail Sales Clerk

Leather & Lace
02.2004 - 01.2005
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Telephobe Sales Rrp

ICT Call Center
06.2003 - 02.2004
  • Set up and updated customer accounts and researched questions using multiple computer systems.
  • Asked probing and pertinent questions to understand customers' needs and match individuals to product offerings.
  • Answered questions during initial contact and follow-up calls with sales prospects.

Lottery Clerk

D&B Lotto
04.2001 - 10.2002

*Lottery Sales

*Validated winning tickets


*Paid out lottery winnings to customers


*Maintained ticket count at start & end of shift.


*Balanced sales & payouts at the end of each shift.

Cashier/Clerk

Needs Convenience
03.1998 - 09.1999
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Assistant Manager

Northside Bowling Center
06.1996 - 09.1997
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Cashier/Clerk

Sydney Mines Video
02.1994 - 07.1996
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Waitress

Robena's Bskery & Redtauranr
06.1989 - 07.1991
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.

Education

Computerized Business Accounting

MacTec Distance Education
Sydney Mines, NS
06.2007

Computer Skill Small Business Management

MacTec Distance Education
Sydney Mines, NS
01.2006

High School -

Memorial Composite High School
Sydney Mines, NS
06.1984

Skills

  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Money Handling
  • Total Payment Calculation
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Currency Counting
  • Scanner Operation
  • Sweeping and Mopping
  • Cash Management
  • Payment Collection
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Guest Inquiries
  • Liquor Law Compliance
  • POS Systems
  • Issue Resolution
  • Process Transactions
  • Work Task Prioritization
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management Skills
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Customer Seating
  • Till Counting
  • Credit and Cash Transactions

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Cashier/Clerk

Dollarama
07.2018 - 08.2019

Waitress

FItzgerald's Restaurant
01.2017 - 07.2017

Waitress/Supervisor

Kitchen 1409
06.2016 - 01.2017

Waitress/Shift Supervisor

Hotel North
05.2015 - 04.2016

Waitress/Dining Room Supervisor

Waterside Restsurant
05.2009 - 10.2014

Retail Sales Clerk

Leather & Lace
02.2004 - 01.2005

Telephobe Sales Rrp

ICT Call Center
06.2003 - 02.2004

Lottery Clerk

D&B Lotto
04.2001 - 10.2002

Cashier/Clerk

Needs Convenience
03.1998 - 09.1999

Assistant Manager

Northside Bowling Center
06.1996 - 09.1997

Cashier/Clerk

Sydney Mines Video
02.1994 - 07.1996

Waitress

Robena's Bskery & Redtauranr
06.1989 - 07.1991

Computerized Business Accounting

MacTec Distance Education

Computer Skill Small Business Management

MacTec Distance Education

High School -

Memorial Composite High School
Denise Gale