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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Aaron Blackwelder

Jacksonville

Summary

Creative Restaurant Manager, skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

Event Transportation Solutions (ETS)
04.2023 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.
  • Adapted quickly to changing demands or unforeseen challenges within a project''s scope without compromising results.
  • Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
  • Offered creative problem-solving techniques when faced with unexpected obstacles during the course of a project.
  • Maintained detailed records of project progress, expenses, and communications for accurate invoicing and future reference.

Parking Contractor

SP+ Parking
01.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
  • Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities and directions.
  • Directed patrons to designated parking spaces.
  • Observed and monitored parking lot or garage to preserve safety of customers and vehicles.
  • Used hand signals or flashlights to direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces.
  • Lifted, positioned and removed barricades to open or close parking lot areas.

Assistant Manager

Coneheads Ice Cream LLC.
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.

Assistant Manager

Little Caesars Pizza
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.

Sales Associate

Wings Beachwear
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

Housekeeping Supervisor

Cheryl Blackwelder's Cleaning Services
07.2013 - 09.2017
  • Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
  • Worked with the main office to respond promptly to all guest requests.
  • Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize the quality of service and performance.
  • Assigned housekeeping staff to specific locations and tasks based on abilities and daily requirements.
  • Reported damages, maintenance problems, safety issues and potential hazards to the Property Care Manager.

Education

GED -

St. Johns River State College
Palatka, FL
08.2015

Skills

  • Creative problem solving
  • Exceptional communication
  • Adept to handling change
  • Highly receptive

Accomplishments

  • Creative Problem Solving 2nd place winner at the HOSA regional competition

Certification

  • ServSafe Restaurant Management

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Event Transportation Solutions (ETS)
04.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Coneheads Ice Cream LLC.
12.2020 - 07.2021

Parking Contractor

SP+ Parking
01.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager

Little Caesars Pizza
07.2019 - 09.2019

Sales Associate

Wings Beachwear
11.2018 - 07.2019

Housekeeping Supervisor

Cheryl Blackwelder's Cleaning Services
07.2013 - 09.2017

GED -

St. Johns River State College

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