I love Music, Animals, Nature and most of all my 2 children.
Timeline
Tana Holtzman
Calgary,AB
Summary
The many years of customer service and childcare experience has taught me a great deal of patience and adaptability the workplace. I'm a hardworking, positive employee.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Server
Ogden Whistle Pub
09.2022 - Current
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Courier Contractor
Ambassador Express
05.2021 - 09.2022
Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
Logged delivery information in tracking systems to enable real-time delivery status.
Preschool Teacher/Childcare Provider
Owner Of Owl Tree Montessori Preschool
09.2012 - 12.2020
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Assistant Manager/Cosmetologist
Shoppers Drug Mart
09.2004 - 06.2006
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Bartender/server
The Texas T
07.2000 - 08.2004
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Barista
Bean There Cafe
08.1998 - 06.1999
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Memorial High School
Calgary, AB
AGLC ProServe Certification
09.2022
Preschool Teacher
North American Montessori Center
Surrey, BC
07.2011
Skills
Waiting Tables
Order Accuracy and Delivery
Bathroom Servicing
Sales Techniques
Courteous Phone Demeanor
Cool Under Pressure
Front of House Display Creation
Guest Satisfaction
Servpro Certified
Glassware Polishing
Dining Room Monitoring
Patron Rapport
Guest Inquiries
Bill Computation
Cash Register Operations
Age Verification
Greeting and Seating Guests
I love Music, Animals, Nature and most of all my 2 children.
I'm a single mother of 2 Daughters, 14 and 16. We enjoy hikes with our Dogs, Agent Dale Cooper and Clive. We love Camping and making Art and music together.