Katelynn Benson

Banquet Bartender (12/26/2009 – Present)

Last Employer: Elks Lodge

Contact Person: Angela Brauer 661-865-0584

Responsibilities: Read and understand all particulars of Banquet Event Orders, including start time and beverage requirements. After function, remove inventory and all beverage equipment to proper storage. Work effectively and efficiently with the banquet team. Expediently communicate any challenges, guest complaints or requests to the Banquet Captain. Respond to the Banquet Captains instructions and directions. Observe all safety procedures during the execution of assigned duties. Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co-workers and management Fully knowledgeable in drink recipes. Knowledge of laws of liquor service. Keeps work station clean at all times. Ability to set-up Banquet Function Bar set-ups. Collect all necessary equipment, beverages, etc. to set up designated area. Polish all glassware and prepare needed bar fruit. Provide beverage service to guests in a professional and courteous manner consistent with established standards and levels of excellence. Report to Banquet Captain before ending work shift.

Bartender (04/29/2010 – 09/28/2010)

Huge ability to make and serve beverages from the bar which is restricted to some varieties and brands of wine, beer, soda, and liquor. Strong knowledge of the exact proportions and combinations to utilize in making beverages according to request from cocktail attendants and patrons. Great ability to identify unruly or intoxicated patrons and to solve the problem or seek help if required. Huge ability to rapidly recognize impending lacks of supplies based on a volume of business and covers their timely replacement

Last Employer: Mcmurphies Irish Pub

Contact Person: Angela Crawford 661-477-8623

Responsibilities: Combine and serve a wider types of beverages by mixing ingredients like water, sugar, liquors, soda, bitters, and fruit garnishes. Provide beer, liquor and wine. Gather cash, chits or tabs in correct amounts and liable for cash and inventory for the time worked. Responsible for good operation of a bar, receipt and inventory accountability Take food orders, serve food and beverages and bus tables.

Establishment: University of Phoneix

Degree: Business Adminstration

Education Period: 05/06/2010 - 11/30/-1

Average Grade: 3.3 GPA

Establishment: Mesquit High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Education Period: 08/21/2000 - 09/08/2003

Speciality: National Deans List (2003)

Average Grade: 3.98 GPA