Katharyn Jeffreys

15040 Bridgeway Ln. #602 • Ft. Myers, FL 33919

jeffreys@alum.mit.edu • 617.256.8733

http://katiejeffreys.com/design

 

Education

 

 


                       Fashion Institute of Technology                                                                                  New York, NY

                       School of Continuing and Professional Studies. GPA: 3.67 out of 4.0

 

                       Massachusetts Institute of Technology                                                                    Cambridge, MA

                       Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Literature. June 2001. GPA: 4.3 out of 5.0

                                                                                                                                    

Relevant Experience        

 

 


May. 2006 -     Trestle on Tenth, Server                                                                                            New York, NY

Sept.  2006      Server at newly opened upscale Chelsea bistro serving food with French and Swiss influences. Daily staff wine tasting program expanded knowledge of varietals primarily from cooler growing regions. 

 

Feb. 2005 -      Metro Café and Wine Bar, Server                                                                            New York, NY

May 2006        Server in busy Flatiron restaurant with 100 wines by the glass and 22 flights. Developed relationships with regulars and managed large sections in three rooms on two levels. Responsibilities included some private parties and bartending. Monthly wine tastings developed knowledge of world varietals.

 

Oct. 2004 -      Vintage New York Wine Shop & Tasting Bar, Assistant Manager                        New York, NY

Jan. 2005        Filled retail, managerial and bartending duties at wine shop. Developed knowledge of New York                                        wines and ability to serve a crowded bar, maintain stock, and provide excellent customer service.

 

Jan. 2002 -      Park Avenue Country Club, Server                                                               New York, NY

June 2002        Set up restaurant, took orders, confirmed food and drink delivery and customer satisfaction, and processed checks at a large sports restaurant, bar and lounge. Some hostess experience.

 

Oct. 1999 -      The 24-Hour Coffeehouse, Purchasing Manager                                                   Cambridge, MA

June 2001        Responsibilities of cashier included making and serving coffee drinks, stocking shelves, and maintaining a cash drawer. As Purchasing Manager, researched new products and negotiated prices with vendors. Tracked inventories and placed weekly replenishment orders. Assisted with designing counter layout, selecting materials, and optimizing shelving during renovations.

 

Summer 1997   Buca di Beppo, Wait Assistant                                                                                    Wheeling, IL 

Worked in a newly established Italian family-style restaurant taking orders, serving customers, setting and clearing tables, and packing food.

 

Proficiencies

 


                                                                                         

                       Operating Systems: Windows 95/2000/XP MacOS, Unix, Micros POS.

                       Software Packages: POS-IM, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, Quark.

                       Language Skills: Spanish, Italian.

 

Activities

                                                                                                                                            

                       Interests include: billiards, sewing, painting, literature, reading and writing poetry, photography, theater and sailing. Vice President, Class of 2001 Class Council (2001 - 2006). Class of 2001 Fifth Reunion Committee Chair (2005 - 2006). Purchasing Manager, MIT 24-Hour Coffeehouse (1999 - 2001). Features Editor, The Tech (1999 - 2001). Vice President Fraternity Relations, Alpha Chi Omega sorority (2000). Project Manager, Senior Gift Committee (2000 – 2001). Member, Society of Women Engineers (1997 - 2003). Member, Girl Scouts of the United States of America (1985 - 2002). MIT Musical Theater Guild (1997 - 2001). MIT Public Service Center Fellowship (January 2000). Tutor, Teach a Child to Read (1997 - 1999).