Kate Schroeder
Orillia,ON
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Apple Annie’s cafe
- Current
- Overseeing all daily operations of the cafe.
- Supervise employees
- Staffing and training
- Price items accordingly
- Handle cash
- Program debit/credit processing system
- Develop seasonal menus
- Business planning and marketing
- Bookkeeping
- Managing
- Payroll
- Scheduling
- Barista duties and food service
- Inventory and orders for front of cafe and kitchen - manage and make budgets
- Customer service and relations
- Front and back of house (baking, cooking)
- Make sure everything runs smoothly for operation
- Handle social media
- Comply with all safety regulations in house and food safety regulations from front and back of house
Waitress/Bartender
Amiche Social House
2018 - 2020
- Reason for leaving was due to COVID.
- Duties included serving food and beverage to customers, using POS computer system, cleaning restaurant and bar, setting tables, debit/credit transactions, taking orders for food and beverage from customers. Opening and closing restaurant. Wine service.
Waitress/Bartender
Era 67
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Fine dining restaurant, duties included serving food and beverage to customers, using POS computer system, cleaning restaurant and bar, setting tables, debit/credit transactions, taking orders for food and beverage from customers. Opening and closing restaurant. Wine service.
Assistant Manager/Server/Bartender
Portage Italian Bistro
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Assist the Manager in daily operations as necessary.
- Server and bartender duties
- Assist customers if they have concerns, questions or complaints to keep them happy
- Motivate employees to succeed and improve in order to bring customer service to a higher level
- Make orders to ensure office is always properly stocked
- Inventory of front of house product
- Train new employees
Front Desk Clerk
Lakehead University
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Duties included, answering any questions guests had. Answering phone calls and directing them to the correct place. Doing walk throughs of the whole building. Following company policies and procedures. Taking care of any needs any guests or students had. Scheduling transportation for students and transporting guests and students where they needed to go within the building. Using the company’s software and security system. Writing daily reports and creating a memorable experience for all.
Summer Marine Student Position
Ontario Provincial Police Marine Student
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Traveled in car on land to specific OPP calls that were non violent
- Control a vessel on different lakes and canals.
- Washed boats, make sure everyone is in a safe environment, talked to pedestrians and local people.
- Navigated and drove police boats with proper safety requirements.
- Worked along side trained OPP officers to watch and gain knowledge on their daily duties.
Education
Law Clerk
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay01-2027
Skills
- Computer skills include: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe Premier Pro, Photoshop, Canva
- Entry level knowledge with Teraview
- Business operations management and staff management
- Organizational development
- Marketing strategies
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll management
- Customer relations
- Social media management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Self motivated, organized, multi-tasker even under pressure
- Smart Serve and Point of Sale technique
- Legal Research
Accomplishments
Apple Annie's Cafe was named Best Cafe, Best Coffee Shop, Best Overall Business Food and Drink, Best Live Music, (and more) in Reader's Choice Awards Orillia in 2023 and 2024.
#4 on TripAdvisor
Languages
English
Timeline
Waitress/Bartender
Era 67
01.2017 - 01.2018
Front Desk Clerk
Lakehead University
09.2013 - 05.2014
Summer Marine Student Position
Ontario Provincial Police Marine Student
06.2012 - 10.2013
Assistant Manager/Server/Bartender
Portage Italian Bistro
01.2011 - 01.2015
Business Owner
Apple Annie’s cafe
- Current
Waitress/Bartender
Amiche Social House
2018 - 2020
Law Clerk
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology