Tarah Poffenbarger
Hollister
Summary
Hospitality professional with strong track record in delivering exceptional service in restaurant settings. Adept at managing multiple tasks efficiently while ensuring positive dining experience for all guests. Known for excellent communication and teamwork, consistently adapting to shifting priorities to achieve high standards of service. Dependable and focused on creating welcoming environment for patrons.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Tempo Kitchen and Bar
7560 Monterey Rd. Gilroy
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
- Managed order accuracy and timely delivery of food and beverages to tables.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation and enhance service efficiency.
- Trained new team members on restaurant protocols and customer engagement techniques.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Amazon Delivery Driver
Last Stop Logistics
Hollister, CA
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Delivered packages efficiently, ensuring timely arrival and customer satisfaction.
- Operated GPS systems to optimize delivery routes, reducing transit times significantly.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and vehicle inspections for compliance purposes.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to streamline operations and enhance delivery processes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
City Mail Carrier
USPS
Hollister, CA
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Delivered mail and packages efficiently across assigned routes, ensuring timely service.
- Operated postal vehicles while adhering to safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Sorted and organized mail based on delivery routes for optimal efficiency.
- Assisted in training new carriers on operational procedures and route navigation.
Home Health Aide
Interim Home Health
Santa Cruz, CA
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to healthcare professionals.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing overall client well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hazel Hawkins Hospital
Hollister, CA
08.2009 - 04.2018
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to comprehensive healthcare documentation.
- Trained new staff on hospital protocols and patient care techniques, enhancing team performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gavilan Community College
Gilroy, CA05-2008
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
Hollister, CA05-2003
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Safe food handling
- Point of sale operation
- Tableside etiquette
- Wine service
Timeline
Server
Tempo Kitchen and Bar
11.2023 - 12.2025
Amazon Delivery Driver
Last Stop Logistics
09.2021 - 09.2023
City Mail Carrier
USPS
02.2021 - 07.2021
Home Health Aide
Interim Home Health
07.2019 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hazel Hawkins Hospital
08.2009 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gavilan Community College
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School