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Christa Van Artsdalen

Yorba Linda,CA

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Banquet Server

White House Catering
05.2023 - Current

All aspects of an event from start to finish.

Event Staff

Kinetic Events
02.2023 - Current
  • Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
  • Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash and cleaning facilities.
  • Provided general cleaning of venue spaces before, during and after events.
  • Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations and oversaw proper seating.
  • Searched and screened individuals, preventing passage of prohibited items in alignment with security guidelines.
  • Alerted guests of venue rules and reported infractions or violations to appropriate parties.
  • Utilized great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with parties to promote smooth and efficient operations.
  • Welcomed guests and directed each person to desired party, room or activity.
  • Explained rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
  • Interacted with patrons and encouraged sampling of unfamiliar games to increase revenue.

Event Server

The Service Companies
01.2023 - Current

*Work Banquets, Universities, Catering Events, Corporate dining.

*Catering Server

Banquet Server

Coyote Hills Golf Course
07.2022 - Current
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables at diverse events.
  • Adapted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
  • Circulated appetizer and drink trays smoothly around events to offer selections to guests.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
  • Reported customer feedback to management.

Server, Soft Bartender

Special Events Staffing
02.2022 - Current

Job duties preformed at various client locations.

  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees by [Action].
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
  • Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.
  • Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
  • Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
  • Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
  • Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables at diverse events.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.

Wax Specialist

European Wax Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained clean and sanitary workspace.
  • Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
  • Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
  • Discussed procedures and treatment options with clients.
  • Informed guests of appropriate products available to increase retail sales.
  • Waxed clients various bodies using soft and hard waxes.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Informed guests of appropriate products available to increase retail sales
  • Discussed procedures and treatment options with clients
  • Advised clients on proper home-care regimens
  • Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality

Co-President

Covenant Christian School
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff, families and community resource providers.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Coordinate and organize fundraising and events for current school year.
  • Oversees school fundraising and Uniform Sales
  • Create and oversee volunteers for events.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Duty Supervisor/ PE and Sports Coach

Vineyard Christian School
03.2016 - 09.2019
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Coached softball team with 20 students.
  • Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
  • Planned and executed special programs and events.
  • Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities for after school care kids.

Personal Banker/Consumer Loan Officer

West Coast Bank
12.1998 - 06.2008
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
  • Worked closely with management to strategize sales techniques to increase branch production, customer service and top banker for new account revenue.
  • Balanced cash drawers and vault accounts on daily basis with zero discrepancies.
  • Networked to increase client base and encourage existing clients to expand financial portfolios.
  • Achieved consistent recognition as top sales performer.
  • Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks and updating customer personal information in database.
  • Maximized revenue through improved sales techniques and branch productivity.
  • Performed vault duties to handle large deposits and distribute currency to coworkers.
  • Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options to manage, customize and diversify portfolio.
  • Presented new and additional products and services to existing customers.
  • Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds and securities.
  • Backed up teller team by handling needs of new and existing customers at main counter.
  • Interviewed customers to obtain information needed for opening new accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
  • Interviewed customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.

Senior Bank Teller/Senior Bank Teller/Vault Teller

US Bank
06.1996 - 12.1998
  • Identified potential needs through observation, questioning and listening.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Mentored newly hired team members on appropriate responses to patron questions.
  • Replenished ATM funds in empty canisters prior to validation process.
  • Created teller schedule to keep weekly and weekend shifts properly staffed.
  • Provided customers with appropriate literature on banking products and services.
  • Investigated and promptly resolved issues with patron accounts.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Introduced customers to other bank team members to help meet financial needs.

Education

Esthetician/ Esthetics - Esthetician

Santa Ana Beauty College
Santa Ana, CA
02.2022

Insurance License Certificate - Life Insurance And Law

Pro- School
Portland, Or
06.2016

General Studies -

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
1996

Skills

Advanced Training In:

  • Product Sales
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Leadership
  • Staff Supervision
  • Managing Large Groups of People
  • Credits and Refunds
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Organize Large Events
  • Sales/ Upselling

Certification

  • Successful Selling
  • Life Insurance
  • Notary
  • CPR
  • Sanitation and Sterilization; Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Responsible Beverage Server Certification

Timeline

Banquet Server

White House Catering
05.2023 - Current

Event Staff

Kinetic Events
02.2023 - Current

Event Server

The Service Companies
01.2023 - Current

Banquet Server

Coyote Hills Golf Course
07.2022 - Current

Wax Specialist

European Wax Center
07.2022 - 08.2022

Server, Soft Bartender

Special Events Staffing
02.2022 - Current

Co-President

Covenant Christian School
06.2020 - 06.2022

Duty Supervisor/ PE and Sports Coach

Vineyard Christian School
03.2016 - 09.2019

Personal Banker/Consumer Loan Officer

West Coast Bank
12.1998 - 06.2008

Senior Bank Teller/Senior Bank Teller/Vault Teller

US Bank
06.1996 - 12.1998

Esthetician/ Esthetics - Esthetician

Santa Ana Beauty College

Insurance License Certificate - Life Insurance And Law

Pro- School

General Studies -

Portland Community College
Christa Van Artsdalen