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Laysia Cowart

District Heights

Summary

Reliable and hardworking professional works autonomously or in teams to serve several customers per shift. Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Blue Sunday Bar & Grill
Bowie
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and served classic and craft cocktails in a high-volume bar, serving 300+ customers daily.
  • Maintained accurate cash handling, opened/closed the register, and balanced the drawer with 100% accuracy.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, leading to an increase in repeat patrons, and tips.
  • Managed inventory levels, restocked supplies, and placed orders as needed.

Banquet Server

Copper Canyon Restaurant
Glenarden
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Delivered attentive, personalized service in a fine dining environment, with a focus on guest experience.
  • Memorized and described daily chef's specials and wine pairings, with in-depth knowledge of ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Assisted with event preparation by organizing supplies and equipment efficiently.

Waitress

Jasper’s Restaurant
Largo
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Memorized over 30 menu items, drinks, and specials to give personalized recommendations to guests.
  • Successfully resolved conflict, resulting in guests’ satisfaction 100% of the time.
  • Managed POS and CRM software, and entered over 50 orders per hour, ensuring transaction totals reflected recorded receipt totals.

Warehouse Associate

Nordstrom Distribution Center
Upper Marlboro
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Picked and packaged materials to meet and exceed each hourly and daily business goal.
  • Organized and staged inventory for efficient processing and safety.
  • Unloaded freight and operated machinery for inventory put-away.

Education

High School -

Charles Herbert Flowers High School
Springdale, MD
05.2020

Skills

  • Computer: Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google (Slides, Docs, Sheets), FOSSE
  • Certifications: Forklift (turret truck and walkie rider)
  • Cocktail preparation
  • Cash handling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Cash register operation
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Bartender

Blue Sunday Bar & Grill
05.2024 - Current

Banquet Server

Copper Canyon Restaurant
01.2024 - 05.2024

Waitress

Jasper’s Restaurant
02.2023 - 01.2024

Warehouse Associate

Nordstrom Distribution Center
06.2021 - 01.2023

High School -

Charles Herbert Flowers High School
Laysia Cowart