Kat Gerdes

Experience

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  Stella Blue Bistro

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  Cashier/ Prep Cook

  Processed customer orders at counter and by phone, dealt with customer complaints or requests, trained new employees, kept restaurant clean and presentable, washed dishes, prepared food, restocked grab-n-go sections, created advertisements

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  The Paramount

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  Cocktail Waitress

  Waited on patrons in seated areas and VIP boxes at the concert venue, ensuring legal and safe consumption of alcohol. I was responsible for set up and clean up of designated sections. I became fluent in the use of Micros serving software, and was responsible for patron tabs on credit or debit cards.

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  Schatzi's Pub and Biergarden

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  Server
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  Townsquare Media

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern

  - 120-hour internship at Townsquare Media's Poughkeepsie cluster where I learned about different aspects of production and promotions, as well as a broad overview of the sales department's role at the radio cluster.- Created PSAs, drops, legal IDs, podcasts, and aided in tasks around the building and at live events.

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  Verizon Media

  Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Freelance Production Assistant

  Assist crew with transportation, equipment, and various other production needs.

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  SiriusXM

  May 2019 - now

  • Research Producer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Researcher

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Production Assistant

    May 2019 - Dec 2021