Lyndsey E. Butler

LYNDSEY BUTLER Los Angeles, CA 90004| | C:- |- SUMMARY With my many years of experience in the workforce, I have developed skills which have now become second nature. I am searching for an employment opportunity where I can be challenged every day, and my intelligence is what allows me to lead, problem solve, and survive successfully to the end of every work day. HIGHLIGHTS Customer Service PCR Recruiter Proficient Microsoft Suite Proficient Fast Learner Food Handlers Certification EXPERIENCE 08/2016 to Present 08/2014 to 03/2017 10/2013 to 12/2014 07/2012 to 07/2013 07/2012 to 01/2013 07/2012 to 07/2013 07/2011 to 07/2012 08/2009 to 07/2012 EDUCATION 2012 Experienced in Open Table Experienced in ALOHA Experienced in Micros Attention to Detail ServSafe Certified Server/Banquet Server Whiskey Reds - Marina del Rey, CA Build a rapport with guests while taking and serving drink and food orders. Maintain cleanliness of FOH while opening/closing the restaurant and during every shift. The top goal is to gain repeat guests and lifetime members. Server/Cocktail Server/Bottle Girl Dave and Busters- Hollywood, CA Greet guests, take drink and food orders, build a rapport and ensure that each person truly feels like a special guest while dinning and playing at Dave and Busters. Pre-bus/ bus tables, assist in opening and closing the restaurant/section. Created orchestrate bottle service during the weekends. Hostess/Maître D’ Lawry's The Prime Rib - Beverly Hills, CA Greet guests, seat guests, manage reservations, assign tables to reservations, maintain upkeep of front of house. Receive and assemble to-go orders. Manage host staff of the evening. Train all new coworkers. Administrative Specialist (In-House) Linium Staffing - Glastonbury, CT Answer phones, transfer calls, copy, file, fax, data entry, assemble packages to mail to clients and potential clients, examine resumes for possible interviews, cross-examine applicants' professional references, revise and edit resumes before submission to clients, conduct criminal background checks. Construct different informative resources for interviewees on a successful hiring process Sales Center Representative The Hartford Stage Company - Hartford, CT Contact potential leads and sale seasonal subscriptions and mini-subscriptions, renew subscriptions for current members, and solicit donations during telefunding Hostess/ Banquet Server/Server The Chowder Pot IV - Hartford, CT Controlled front of house, managed seating chart, brought guests to tables, set-up for large parties, answered phones, sold gift cards, opened/closed front of house. Took food/drink orders from guests. Served food buffet style and pre-ordered, cleared tables, responsible for set-up and break-down for every event. Complete side work for my assigned station. Hostess/Server The Melting Pot - Philadelphia, PA Sat guests at their tables and went over the menu and specials. Kept front of restaurant clean. Organized details/set up for large parties, and private parties. Took food and beverage orders from guests. Cook 1st, 2nd, and 3rd course at each table for guests. Completed side work for the assigned station. Nightclub Staff/Server/Bartender/ Bottle Girl Naija Boy Ent./ The Let Out - Philadelphia, PA Bartend, worked the front door's guest-list, handled cash, served cocktails, ran coat check, served food, closed out the night, organized/managed events. One of the lead staff members wore many hats while assisting owner at different events and locations. Bachelor of Arts: Communications/ Theater Temple University - Philadelphia, PA Minor in Cognitive Neuroscience