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Patricia Foss

Dartmouth,NS

Summary

Please accept this application for the position at your establishment. I am an outgoing and motivated individual looking for another challenging position in the service industry. I believe that I can help to provide your customers with an outstanding experience in an efficient yet personable manner that drives repeat business and improves your profitability. Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Tigertel
03.2024 - Current
    • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
    • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
    • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
    • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Bartender

C F B Stadacona
08.2023 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shifts, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Waitress

Hilton
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.

Breakfast and Lunch Waitress/Evening Bartender and Waitress

Fredericton Inn
01.2022 - 01.2023

Order taking, organizing brunch buffet cash deposit

Proprietor

Art's Bar And Grill
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Developed a loyal client base by consistently delivering exceptional service and cultivating long-term relationships.
  • Developed and managed relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Improved company reputation by consistently delivering top-quality goods/services while maintaining excellent customer support.
  • Optimized team hiring, training, and performance.
  • Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
  • Managed finances, budgeting, and forecasting to optimize business growth and profitability.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms that reduced operational expenses.
  • Reduced employee turnover rate by creating a positive work environment and implementing comprehensive training programs.

Caregiver

Private in home
01.2012 - 01.2017

Bartender/Supervisor

Our Friends Pub
01.2001 - 01.2011

Education

Accounting and Data Entry -

Compu College
Halifax, NS
05.2004

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist -

Stratford Career Institute
Ontario
01.2013

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with customers
  • Attention to detail and accuracy to handle a high volume of restaurant traffic
  • Strong client service skills to handle multiple inquiries per day efficiently and courteously while developing positive relationships with new customers and strengthening existing customer relationships
  • Initiative to follow up on action items thoroughly, investigate inquiries and resolve any possible problems in a positive, timely manner
  • Data Entry

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Tigertel
03.2024 - Current

Bartender

C F B Stadacona
08.2023 - Current

Waitress

Hilton
05.2023 - 08.2023

Breakfast and Lunch Waitress/Evening Bartender and Waitress

Fredericton Inn
01.2022 - 01.2023

Proprietor

Art's Bar And Grill
01.2017 - 01.2022

Caregiver

Private in home
01.2012 - 01.2017

Bartender/Supervisor

Our Friends Pub
01.2001 - 01.2011

Accounting and Data Entry -

Compu College

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist -

Stratford Career Institute
Patricia Foss