Horse riding
Kiara Simpson
Cape Town
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Pakalolo
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Allowed the opportunity to become creative with shot and cocktail mixtures.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Learned the basics of Barista skills (making different types of coffee and hot chocolate).
Camp Counselor
Sugar Bay Holiday Camp
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Communicated with parents by using an "end of camp" card about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Education
No Degree - Tattoo Apprentice
St Stithians College
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Payment Processing
Beverage Preparation
Health Codes Compliance
Suggestive Selling
Preparing Garnishes
Changing Beer Kegs
Responsible Alcohol Service
Clear and Effective Communication
Creative Mixology
Engaging Personality
Customer Service
Service-Oriented Mindset
Handling Difficult Customers
Interests
Dancing
Fire spinning
Drawing
Entertaining
Fostering puppies
Long walks on the beach
Swimming in the ocean
Timeline
Bartender
Pakalolo
04.2023 - 04.2024
Camp Counselor
Sugar Bay Holiday Camp
09.2019 - 12.2019
No Degree - Tattoo Apprentice
St Stithians College
04.2001 -