Mikaela Virues
Calgary,AB
Summary
Calgary Alberta Passionate individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Seeking a part-time bartending position that offers professional challenges utilizing people skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Keep work area clean, stocked and conveniently organized at all times. Successful in delivering quality service in fast-paced environments with high-volumes of patrons.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Student
University Of Calgary
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Conducted research for proposals and assessed potential impact on constituents.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using FlowJo and Prism.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
Bartender
The Back Alley
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, and sanitation protocol.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Lead Hostess
Earls Kitchen + Bar Restaurant
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, packed to-go orders for delivery, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.2025
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- High-Volume Environments
- Troubleshooting
- Sales Promotion
- Engaging Customers
- Billing and Payment Processing
- Professional Service Standards
- Professional Relationships and
Teamwork - Guest Satisfaction
- Cash Handling and Management
Certification
- Completed ProServe Certification, 2022 - Registration #202205050127
- Alberta Health Services Food Handling Course, 2015
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Research Student
University Of Calgary
05.2022 - Current
Bartender
The Back Alley
05.2022 - 07.2023
Lead Hostess
Earls Kitchen + Bar Restaurant
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences
University of Calgary
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