{"id":9,"date":"2024-07-08T23:20:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T23:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2025-09-23T01:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T01:49:13","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/should-work-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/should-work-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/should-work-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/should-work-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/should-work-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/should-work-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/should-work-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About me <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Hello, I&#8217;m Spencer Kolstad. As an aspiring Helpdesk Technician with seven years of customer service experience, I&#8217;m passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to others. With a background in bartending and customer-facing roles, I&#8217;ve developed strong skills in multitasking, time management, troubleshooting, inventory management, POS systems, customer satisfaction, and team building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I&#8217;m not crafting customized drinks or ensuring seamless transactions at the bar, you can find me exploring new technologies and learning new skills. As a CompTIA Network+ certification candidate, I&#8217;m eager to apply my knowledge in real-world scenarios and continue growing as a Helpdesk Technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What drives me is the desire to make a positive impact on people&#8217;s lives through exceptional service and technical expertise. I believe that effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving are key to building strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this website, I aim to showcase my skills, certifications, and experiences in a way that highlights my passion for delivering top-notch service and support. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a Helpdesk Technician or simply want to connect with someone who&#8217;s passionate about technology and customer satisfaction, I&#8217;m excited to share my story with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><strong>Bartender<\/strong><br><em>Mas Taco Bar, Sacramento County, California, United States<br>September 2022 &#8211; Present<\/em><br>\u25cf Craft customized drinks based on guests\u2019 preferences, ensuring a high-end experience.<br>\u25cf Maintain exceptional customer service by anticipating and fulfilling guest needs.<br>\u25cf Manage multiple responsibilities, including prepping garnishes, changing kegs, and tending the bar.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Receiver, Cashier, Deli Clerk<br><\/strong><em>Sprouts Farmers Market, Citrus Heights, California, United States<br>August 2020 &#8211; October 2022<\/em><br>\u25cf Checking shipments, processing invoices, and taking inventory of what each department is being<br>charged<br>\u25cf Working in perishable departments in a fast-paced environment, helping guests with anything they need<br>\u25cf Assisting in-store operations by working in any department that was short-staffed<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Server Assistant<\/strong><br><em>HighHand Cafe and Nursery, Loomis, California, United States<br>May 2019 &#8211; March 2020<\/em><br>\u25cf Displayed friendly, courteous, and positive attitude and demonstrated professionalism<br>\u25cf Required to give a fine dining experience as a server and ensure that the customers are comfortable and<br>satisfied<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bar Back, Busser, Food Runner<\/strong><br><em>Outback Steakhouse, Roseville, California, United States<br>May 2018 &#8211; May 2019<\/em><br>\u25cf Handled customer complaints with empathy and understanding<br>\u25cf Responsibilities included taking drink orders while keeping the bar organized for the bartenders<br>\u25cf Trained another server assistant to allow me to be promoted to other positions<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kayak Sales, Warehouse worker<\/strong><br><em>Adventure sports\/Kayak City, Sacramento, California, United States<br>June 2017 &#8211; May 2018<\/em><br>\u25cf Selling kayaks, transportation, and organizing the warehouse<br>\u25cf Exceptional cash management skills with a smile<br>\u25cf Fulfillment of online orders while stocking kayaks and accessories<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About me Experience<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-homepage.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52,"href":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions\/52"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/spencerkolstad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}