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Work History
Education
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Talia Schmidt

Twin Falls

Summary

I am a dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, designing educational strategies,and coaching individuals to success. I am skilled in client relations, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, critical decision making, and developing opportunities that further establish
organizational goals. I am an adaptable and transformational individual with an ability to work independently in high paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Woody's 2.0
Twin Falls
12.2024 - Current

  • Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
  • Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
  • Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.

  • Monitored customer drink levels and suggested additional drink purchases at appropriate times to boost sales.
  • Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees as well as patrons through effective communication.
  • Persuaded highly intoxicated customers to stop drinking and arranged alternative transportation.
  • Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.

Case Manager/Recruiter

Easterserseals-Goodwill SCSEP
Twin Falls
01.2020 - 02.2024
  • Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
  • Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
  • Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
  • Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies, and local judicial systems regarding cases.
  • Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of recruitment trends, best practices, industry standards, and labor market conditions.
  • Assisted in developing training materials related to recruitment processes.
  • Assisted in onboarding new hires by providing orientation materials and relevant paperwork.
  • Organized career fairs and other events to promote employer brand awareness among potential applicants.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.

Self-Reliance Specialist

State of Idaho-Department of Heaolth and Welfare
Twin Falls
05.2013 - 07.2020

Service Delivery/Eligibility Decisions Experience:
· Review and determine eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, cash
assistance, and Health Care Assistance Programs.
· Apply complex policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
· Provided direct customer service either by face-to-face interactions or via telephone and/or
mail.
· Proficient in conducting and documenting sensitive fact-finding interviews.
· The ability to manage large caseloads under strict timelines, while meeting quality standards,
and documenting case actions.


Interpersonal Abilities:

· Experience with personal interaction (face-to-face and/or via telephone, mail, or email) with
customers and related agencies/individuals when intimate household circumstances are
being addressed.
· Skillful in dealing with individuals who are in stressful situations from varying
cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds and de-escalating emotionally charged situations.
· Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing, priorities and processes.

Policy/Technical Skills:

· Gather, verify, interpret, and act on personal information from various sources to case
actions.
· Develop, adapt and maintain management systems to support workload activities and meet
federally mandated outcome/reporting requirements.
· Perform complicated analytical problem resolution and insure data quality in automated
system
· Demonstrated proficiency in automated systems and the ability to enter large amounts of
demographic information and case documentation into automated records.
· Demonstrated exercising judgment in applying various complex policies and processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buhl High School
Buhl
05-2004

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

College of Central Florida
Twin Falls, ID

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Inventory management
  • Sales techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Menu knowledge
  • Problem solving
  • Upselling techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Team player attitude
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Strong multitasking
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills
  • Skillful in data entry, data analysis and data management
  • Experience in contract writing,contract writing, and contract management

Timeline

Bartender

Woody's 2.0
12.2024 - Current

Case Manager/Recruiter

Easterserseals-Goodwill SCSEP
01.2020 - 02.2024

Self-Reliance Specialist

State of Idaho-Department of Heaolth and Welfare
05.2013 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Buhl High School

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

College of Central Florida
Talia Schmidt