Kara Benz

Experience

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  Paradigm Properties

  Jul 2000 - Mar 2003

  Leasing Consultant

  - General office duties (filing, faxing, etc.)- Data Entry- Resident Relations- Dispatching Maintenance Requests- Rent Collection- Bank Deposits- Apartment Turnover

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  Wynfield Park Apartments

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2004

  Leasing Consultant

  - General office duties (filing, faxing, etc.)- Data Entry- Resident Relations- Dispatching Maintenance Requests- Rent Collection- Bank Deposits- Apartment Turnover

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  California Pizza Kitchen

  Jul 2004 - Mar 2006

  Server

  I left this job for Maternity Leave, then re-located to Missouri

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  Outback Steakhouse

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2010

  Server - Bartender - Key Holder - Front Of House Manager

  I started with Outback in January, 2007. I worked my way up from Server, to Bartender, to Hourly Key Holder, all the way to Front of House Manager.I left this job because I was working too many hours (60-70/week) and not getting enough time to spend with my family.

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  Ray's of Kelso

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

  Head Server, Banquet Bartender

  I quickly became Ray's (the owner) go-to girl both in the restaurant and his off-site banquet hall.In addition to serving and bartending, I assisted with a multitude of administrative duties, including:- Following up with reservations- Developing & maintaining the employee handbook- Typing up contracts and invoices for special events/banquets/weddingsI left this job because I wanted to work closer to home.

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  Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill

  Dec 2011 - Nov 2013

  Bartender

  I was part of the opening crew at this Hotshots location. After about 8 months, I primarily shifted to bartending, working the Monday - Friday lunch shifts. I developed a great regular crowd, and it was normal to see every seat at my bar full whenever I worked.I also took on additional responsibilities from time to time such as:- Liquor inventory & ordering- Social media updates- Developing a side work/cleaning checklist for the bar and servers.I left this job to re-locate to New Jersey. Show less

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  Garces Group

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  Server - Bartender - Supervisor

  Being the ultimate guide of the "Distrito Experience", Guiding guests through our menu and unique style of service.I was part of the opening crew of this new restaurant within the Garces Group family. I began as a server and was quickly promoted to bartender due to my vast knowledge of the menu and can-do attitude.I was promoted to shift supervisor in November, managing the nightly operations of the restaurant, including supervising staff, nightly cash deposits, labor control, and closing procedures.I was promoted to this position in addition to my server/bartender shifts in order to assist with management when we lost our beverage manager. I assist with the general shift operations/supervising wherever needed and provide support to the general manager when necessary. Show less

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  Boho Berry

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2020

  Owner/Designer

  Boho Berry is a hub for creatives seeking to improve their lives through planning, goal-setting, and motivation.

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  Heim Barbecue

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

  Assistant General Manager
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  Omni Fort Worth Hotel

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

  F&B Operations Manager
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  Loews Hotels & Co

  Jan 2024 - now

  Assistant Manager of Outlets