Erin Dodson
South Shields,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional with expertise in customer service, alcohol serving techniques, and beer tap operation. Demonstrates strong verbal communication, time management efficiency, and resilience during long shifts. Skilled in the use of bar equipment, cash register operations, and maintaining flexibility with working hours. Adept at creating a welcoming environment through patience, tolerance, and familiarity with spirits. Committed to delivering exceptional service while ensuring smooth operations during late hours. Friendly and outgoing with excellent interpersonal communication strengths. Capable of processing payments, handling food and meeting customer demands with diligent and well-organised mentality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Floor and Bar Staff
The Rattler
South Shields, South Tyneside
2024.07 - 2025.09
- Assisted in serving beverages and food to patrons in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of bar and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Engaged with customers to provide exceptional service and address inquiries.
- Handled cash transactions accurately whilst maintaining a balanced cash register.
- Prepared and mixed a variety of beverages according to standard recipes.
- Checked identification to maintain legal compliance.
- Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade.
- Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
CAD technician
GSS Ltd
Hebburn, South Tyneside
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Modified existing designs based on client feedback and technical requirements to enhance functionality.
- Produced detailed technical drawings and designs utilising CAD software to support engineering projects.
- Conducted quality checks on drawings to detect errors and ensure accuracy before final submission.
Education
A-Levels - History, Media, Product Design
Harton Academy
South Shields, South Tyneside 2024.09 -
GCSEs - English, Maths, Sciences, History, Design Textiles, Art, Spanish
Harton Academy
South Shields, South Tyneside 2022.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Comfortable with late hours
- Use of bar equipment
- Alcohol serving techniques
- Flexible working hours
- Beer tap operation
- Spirits familiarity
- Customer Service
- Verbal communication
- Time management efficiency
- Cash register use
- Resilience during long shifts
Affiliations
- Art
- Video Games
- Formula 1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
A-Levels - History, Media, Product Design
Harton Academy
2024.09 -
Floor and Bar Staff
The Rattler
2024.07 - 2025.09
CAD technician
GSS Ltd
2023.07 - 2023.07
GCSEs - English, Maths, Sciences, History, Design Textiles, Art, Spanish
Harton Academy
2022.09 - 2024.07