Denisse Anne Bowyer
London,Canada
Summary
To obtain a dining room position in a fast-paced setting, utilizing over 25 years of experience as well as interpersonal, independent, and dependable work skills.
Professional hospitality worker with extensive experience in delivering high-quality service in busy dining settings. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving customer satisfaction. Versatile and reliable, adapting to changing needs and ensuring smooth operations through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server, Bartender, Cashier, Housekeeper
Best Western Stoneridge
07.2017 - Current
- I am skilled in teamwork, organization, and problem-solving. Food handling certificate. Smart Serve
Server, Cashier, Bartender
London Convention Centre
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; experienced in collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork and joint decision-making.
Administrative Assistant
Transfreight (Cami)
11.2003 - 04.2017
- Duties: Logistics & Packaging Assistant
Program Assistant
Ministry of Labour
11.2002 - 11.2003
- Duties: Secretarial tasks, phone handling, and reception.
Executive Administrative Assistant
The London Regional Cancer Centre
12.2000 - 11.2002
- Duties: Financial management and facilities oversight
Sales, cashier, night clos
Tabi Women’s Clothing
02.2000 - 10.2002
General Manager Administrative Assistant
Ontario Lottery & Gaming
07.1999 - 11.2000
- Duties: Executive secretarial tasks
Admin Assistant to the Dir of Corporate and Foundation Relations
University of Western Ontario (UWO)
07.1988 - 10.1999
- Duties: Responsible for all secretarial functions, including those pertaining to the president’s office.
Property Manager and Secretary Treasurer
The Town of Simcoe Non-Profit Housing Corporation
07.1983 - 06.1988
- Duties: Oversaw operations of a 100-unit, rent-geared-to-income senior housing complex.
Property Manager
Ontario Housing Corporation Sarnia
05.1975 - 06.1983
- Duties: Managed over 650 family units and 350 Senior units, calculated rent geared to income, did home visits to prospective applicants. Maintained the properties to the standards of the Ontario Housing corporation.
Education
Diploma -
International Institute of Travel
Courses - undefined
UWO Computer
Diploma - undefined
Blakelock High School
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Customer service
- Cleanliness standards
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- Food running
Accomplishments
- Improved team productivity with morale-boosting incentives.
- Worked 40 overtime hours during the holiday season at the request of management.
- Trained and mentored 15 employees.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Smart Serve, - 2024
- Safe Food Handling, - 2024
Interests
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Volunteering
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Avid Reader
- Baking
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Cooking
- Fundraising Events
Timeline
Server, Bartender, Cashier, Housekeeper
Best Western Stoneridge
07.2017 - Current
Server, Cashier, Bartender
London Convention Centre
01.2017 - 05.2017
Administrative Assistant
Transfreight (Cami)
11.2003 - 04.2017
Program Assistant
Ministry of Labour
11.2002 - 11.2003
Executive Administrative Assistant
The London Regional Cancer Centre
12.2000 - 11.2002
Sales, cashier, night clos
Tabi Women’s Clothing
02.2000 - 10.2002
General Manager Administrative Assistant
Ontario Lottery & Gaming
07.1999 - 11.2000
Admin Assistant to the Dir of Corporate and Foundation Relations
University of Western Ontario (UWO)
07.1988 - 10.1999
Property Manager and Secretary Treasurer
The Town of Simcoe Non-Profit Housing Corporation
07.1983 - 06.1988
Property Manager
Ontario Housing Corporation Sarnia
05.1975 - 06.1983
Courses - undefined
UWO Computer
Diploma - undefined
Blakelock High School
Diploma -
International Institute of Travel