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Chante Danza

Addison ,IL

Summary

Dynamic and highly reliable professional with extensive experience as a Battender at American Tap, known for exceptional customer service and effective multitasking. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through outstanding mixology skills and proactive problem-solving. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and compliance with health codes while fostering a positive team environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

American Tap
09.2024 - 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.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
  • Enhanced establishment's reputation, consistently receiving positive feedback on customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.

Welder

Presiscion Millwright
12.2017 - 04.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
  • Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
  • Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
  • Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.

Welder

Carter Hoffman
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
  • Facilitated cross-department communication, ensuring projects stayed on schedule with clear updates and coordination.
  • Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
  • Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
  • Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
  • Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
  • Streamlined workshop operations, organizing tools and equipment for easy access and efficient workflow.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Collaborated on design of custom metalwork projects, meeting client specifications with innovative solutions.
  • Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards, keeping documentation updated and accessible.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.

Welder

Maac Machinery
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Optimized fuel usage during welding operations, contributing to cost savings and energy efficiency.
  • Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Education

Welding

ETI
Willowbrook, IL
06.2018

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outgoing personality
  • Engaging personality
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Customer service expertise
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Payment processing
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Cash register operation
  • Menu memorization
  • Memory retention
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Food service
  • Beverage preparation
  • Inventory
  • Drink preparation techniques
  • Sales expertise
  • Food running
  • Staff management
  • Health codes compliance
  • Changing beer kegs
  • Basic accounting
  • Ordering bar supplies
  • Garnishing drinks
  • Preparing garnishes
  • Ordering procedures
  • Fluency in Language
  • Identification verification
  • Recipe and menu memorization
  • Anticipating guest needs
  • Cash and credit transactions
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Point of sale systems
  • Able to stand Number hours
  • Proficient in mixology
  • Bar restocking
  • Safe service compliance
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Liquor restocking
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Bar service preparation
  • Bar equipment use
  • Courteous
  • Maintaining a clean bar
  • Fast learner
  • Teamwork and professionalism
  • Honest and dependable
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Timeline

Bartender

American Tap
09.2024 - Current

Welder

Carter Hoffman
04.2018 - 04.2019

Welder

Presiscion Millwright
12.2017 - 04.2020

Welder

Maac Machinery
04.2017 - 04.2018

Welding

ETI

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