Kendra Vandervort
Rockford
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and operations, notably at Screw City Tavern. Proven expertise in cash handling and inventory management, complemented by strong organizational skills. Recognized for exceptional service and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
Screw City Tavern
Rockford
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers
- Took orders
- Made drinks
- Served drinks and food
- Maintained facilities
- Shipping and Receiving, and Inventory
- Customer service
- Cash/credit/debit payment experience on registers, computers and even safes.
Gas Station Attendant/Cashier
Fasfuel
Loves Park
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers
- Maintained facilities
- Helped customers as needed
- Cashier
- Shipping and Receiving, and Inventory
- Filled empty products/stocking shelves
School Bus Driver
RPS 205
Rockford
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Safely transported K-12 students along a designated daily bus route, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs before and after school.
- Provided transportation for afterschool activities and field trips as needed.
- Recognized with safe driving awards and honored by students as a favorite bus driver.
Education
8 week College course - CNA
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL11.2011
General educational development -
Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL05.2008
Skills
- Bartending and serving
- Restaurant operations
- Upselling techniques
- Cash handling and POS
- Food safety compliance
- Retail sales expertise
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office applications
- Customer support and service
- School bus driving
- Shipping and receiving logistics
- Inventory management
- Organizational skills
- Fast-paced environment adaptability
- Data entry accuracy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical office and hospital experience
Certification
- CDL B
- CNA
Additional Information - Career Break
01/01/22, Present, Took a planned career break to focus on family responsibilities and personal development. During this time, I maintained and enhanced key professional skills through self-directed learning, volunteer work, and staying current with industry trends. Now fully ready to return to the workforce with renewed focus and commitment.
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Screw City Tavern
12.2020 - 01.2022
Gas Station Attendant/Cashier
Fasfuel
06.2018 - 03.2020
School Bus Driver
RPS 205
06.2017 - 05.2018
8 week College course - CNA
Rock Valley College
General educational development -
Harlem High School
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