Licenced Residential Real Estate Agent

• Jun 2017 - Present

Truly anyone can buy and sell real estate. So apart from a Real Estate license, what do you need in a realtor? You do need someone who can navigate the market and facilitate your Real Estate goals. It starts by completely understanding your Why. There are a number of functional reasons people will sell and or buy a home, but what’s most important is those emotional reasons – your Why. My gift is facilitating that so we have a crystal clear vision of what you want and why you want it. That starts the path to finding your wow property while still balancing the realities of the market and financial aspects. My Why is the satisfaction of the most difficult circumstances and doing whatever it takes to get my clients their Real Estate goals.kristirutherford@remax.net

Licenced Residential Real Estate Agent

• Jun 2017 - Present

Bar Manager/Trainer

• May 2016 - May 2017

 Initially recruited as Bar manager, before demonstrating an ability to excel in positions of progressive responsibility culminating in promotion to Bar Manager Trainer. Selected and empowered by senior leadership to co-manage the opening of a flagship multi-million dollar restaurant in Calgary and Kelowna. As Bar Manager Trainer, provided best-in-class training for new bar managers in Kelowna, Calgary, and Edmonton. Participated in the staff recruitment process, attended various job fairs and career events to promote Cactus Club, and played a key role in the onboarding, training, and development of new staff.  Co-managed the opening of a multi-million dollar flagship restaurant in Calgary, which included: identifying & facilitating resolution of construction deficiencies, driving planning & development sessions, developing workback schedules for entire bar team, training 30+ staff, and onboarding up to 200 people. Recognized by senior management as the ideal candidate to deliver stability to our Edmonton operations experiencing significant transition in the bar area. Delivered a 4-week intensive training session to a new bar manager to ensure optimum performance and assimilation with existing team. Utilized well-honed leadership skills to improve staff morale and institute a culture focused on the delivery of a unique guest experience founded upon exceptional service. Assumed fiscal responsibility for all beverage costs and budgets pertaining to bar operations.

Bar Manager/Leader - Abbotsford

• Feb 2012 - May 2015

 Led the successful onboarding and training of up to 50 bar staff in the Langley and Abbotsford restaurants, which included the opening of both locations. Accountable for leadership and coaching of service team members, training & development, and delivery of exceptional guest service.  Identified the need to develop a standardized training program to ensure consistency across all locations. Created an effective training program with comprehensive training materials that is currently being used as a benchmark for the design of an official nationwide training program. Participated in the recruitment process by reviewing applications, selecting candidates, and assisting with the interview process as needed. Attended hiring fairs, managed onboarding activities, delivered training, and held regular follow-up meetings to provide ongoing support. Managed all ordering and inventory control, monitored budgets and expenses pertaining to bar operations, and maintained compliance with liquor laws.

Bar Service

• Apr 2011 - Feb 2012

 Created a high-end guest experience exemplifying the Cactus culture by displaying core values both on and off shift. Promoted directly to bar leader after the initial opening of the Abbotsford location.