Overview
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ALLISON REARDON

Palmer

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Server

Danas Grillroom
08.2013 - 05.2018
  • Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations
  • Delivered quality food and beverage service to guests in a responsible manner
  • Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages
  • Prepared coffee and espresso drinks
  • Opened and closed bar tabs and transferred tabs to dining area
  • Maintained a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas

Server/Cashier

Mountain View Drive Inn Restaurant
04.2014 - 10.2017
  • Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service
  • Quickly and thoroughly swept and mopped floors, removed trash and cleaned and stocked restrooms
  • Stocked and maintained silverware, linen and condiments
  • Made ice cream sundaes, ice cream cones, and other ice cream creations
  • Worked at the drive-in to-go window taking and delivering orders in a timely manner
  • Seasonal summer part-time position

Administrative Assistant

Minnechaug Regional High School
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
  • Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building
  • Planned meetings and prepared conference rooms
  • Distributed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office
  • Greeted all incoming visitors with warm, friendly and helpful attitude

Bartender/Server

Midtown Oyster Bar
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Tended bar on the first and second level
  • Maintained full knowledge of the bar including specialty cocktails and local craft beer selections
  • Served food and drink on all levels of the restaurant including the roof decks and porch
  • Worked at the Wine and Food Festival at the Mansions in Newport sampling food
  • Attended work related food and wine pairings and tastings
  • Upheld great communication with the expeditor, bussers, and runners
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of orders.

Private Nanny

Kathryn Callahan
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.

Bartender

Main Street Tavern
12.2020 - 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 shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by engaging patrons in conversation while preparing their drinks efficiently and accurately.

Preschool Teacher

Wilbraham Community Preschool
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

Education

Certificate of Early Education

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

American International College
Springfield, MA
05.2018

Associates - Liberal Arts

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Minnechaug Regional High School
Wilbraham, MA
06.2012

Skills

  • Time management, relationship-building interpersonal skills, organized, performs well under pressure, extensive hospitality background, strong food safety understanding, unique ability to problem solve and adapt well to learning new tasks Warm, courteous and friendly attitude coupled with a confident and infectious personality

Timeline

Bartender

Main Street Tavern
12.2020 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Wilbraham Community Preschool
10.2020 - 06.2023

Private Nanny

Kathryn Callahan
02.2019 - 01.2020

Bartender/Server

Midtown Oyster Bar
06.2018 - 11.2018

Administrative Assistant

Minnechaug Regional High School
02.2018 - 06.2018

Server/Cashier

Mountain View Drive Inn Restaurant
04.2014 - 10.2017

Bartender/Server

Danas Grillroom
08.2013 - 05.2018

Certificate of Early Education

Springfield Technical Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

American International College

Associates - Liberal Arts

Springfield Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Minnechaug Regional High School
ALLISON REARDON