Heather Bixler
Columbia
Summary
Well-rounded Bartender committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality and delivering exceptional services in bar area. Talented and skilled multitasker comfortable juggling competing priorities. Polished in concocting specialty cocktails and adding inspiration to new menus.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Serventes
Sonora
06.2024 - Current
- Mixed drinks and cocktails according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area throughout shifts.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Engaged with customers to provide excellent service and build rapport.
- Operated cash register and processed customer payments accurately.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Sales Associate
Downtown Shoes
Sonora
05.2018 - 07.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting footwear suited to their needs.
- Maintained a visually appealing storefront through effective merchandising techniques.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Handled inventory management, including restocking and tracking product levels.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
Custom and classic auto upolsteriss
McMaster
Sonora
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Manager
Strategic Restaurant Corp
Visalia
01.2012 - 08.2017
- Led team in implementing operational strategies for improved service efficiency.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff performance and customer interaction skills.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure stock availability and minimize waste.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations in all restaurant operations.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CASome College (No Degree) - Forestry
Columbia College
Columbia, CASkills
- Mixology techniques
- Inventory management
- Point-of-sale operation
- Alcohol safety compliance
- CPR certified
- RBS certified
- Safe serve certified
Timeline
Bartender
Serventes
06.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Downtown Shoes
05.2018 - 07.2025
Custom and classic auto upolsteriss
McMaster
09.2017 - 08.2022
Manager
Strategic Restaurant Corp
01.2012 - 08.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education
Cabrillo College
Some College (No Degree) - Forestry
Columbia College