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ALEXANDER G. BAUMWELL

Stuart,FL

Summary

Accomplished and motivated hospitality leader with a versatile background in the automotive industry, extensive experience in the hospitality business, and service in the US Military. Recognized for goal-focused mentality, intelligence, organizational prowess, and strong communication skills. Driven by a deep desire to consistently surpass expectations and embrace new career opportunities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dining Services Supervisor

Brookdale Senior Living
10.2023 - Current
  • Co-manage the Dining Services Department under the leadership of the Dining Services Director
  • Create the department schedule for both Front and Back of the House staff
  • Assisted with catering events, planning menus, resident outreach, coordinating food preparation, and supervising service staff
  • ServSafe Certified, PIC during County and OKTA health inspections, and ensured safe and professional adherence by staff at all times
  • Reorganized and labeled dry storage, walk-in cooler and freezer, and all reach-ins in adherence with FIFO and proper cooler mapping standards
  • Helped organize and streamline the department through creating floor charts, sidework checklists, and service procedures

Bartender / Head Server

Colab Kitchen
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Trained onboarding servers and bartenders
  • Served high customer volumes during special events
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
  • Entrusted with managing the owners VIP private events

RV Sales Consultant | Service Writer

Camping World
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Extensive product knowledge on over 350 unique pieces of inventory
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products
  • Qualified buyers, negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products
  • Worked effectively with repair staff and parts providers, staying current on availability and service processes
  • Logged work orders and change orders into software database to track job status

Certified Sales and Leasing Consultant

Wallace Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Scheduled appointments with prospective customers in order to meet face-to-face, demonstrated features and discussed options
  • Negotiated on strategic pricing and obtained favorable deal terms
  • Matched customers with vehicles suited to individual needs, desires and means
  • Assisted the Sales Team in delivering over 200 sold units a month with a personal average of 15
  • Innovated new configuration of lot to better showcase products

Certified Sales and Leasing Consultant

Advantage Ford
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Pursued existing and potential customers by phone, in person, email, and text message to generate leads and close sales
  • Provided each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction
  • Demonstrated vehicles by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services

Head Server

NAPA On Providence | New South Kitchen & Bar
07.2017 - 03.2020
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business
  • Training, testing, and certifying new hires for serving and bartending
  • Obtained extensive knowledge on wine and appropriate service
  • Passed “secret shopper” tests with 104% and 108%
  • Modeled strategies to wait staff for delivering exceptional and friendly service to every guest

Bartender

Reid's Fine Foods
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Promptly promoted to bartender, replacing original bar manager
  • Developed a personal clientele base of consistent regulars
  • Assisted in development of rules and code of conduct during 2017 restaurant restructure

Event Manager

Ballantyne Country Club
02.2015 - 07.2016
  • Provided full-time fine dining service to clientele of an upscale club
  • Coordinated resources to plan and execute a variety of different events held at the Country Club
  • Developed mixology knowledge and displayed versatility by managing and tending various types of event bars

Aerospace Propulsion Technician

United States Air Force
09.2012 - 01.2015
  • Maintained and repaired F16 fighter jet engines using mechanical training and skills
  • Performed inventory tasks and parts requisition
  • Survival Evasion Resistance Escape training, M16 rifle marksmanship, trauma field first-aid, Mission Oriented Protective Posture, and chemical and PPE training
  • Experience with flight line and test cell operations
  • Obtained Secret Security Clearance
  • Earned Flight Line Driver License

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification - Certificate

National Restaurant Association
07.2024

Class D Security License - Online

The Security Training Group
06.2020

Airframe and Powerplant License - Certification

Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls, TX
05.2013

Basic Military Training -

US Air Force
San Antonio, TX
11.2012

High School Diploma -

Providence Senior High School
Charlotte, NC
06.2012

Skills

  • CPR and AED Certified
  • ServSafe Certified
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Exceptional Organizational Ability
  • Hospitality and Restaurant Management
  • Serving and Bartending Trainer
  • Staff Management
  • Event Management
  • Guest Relation Skills

Timeline

Dining Services Supervisor

Brookdale Senior Living
10.2023 - Current

Bartender / Head Server

Colab Kitchen
11.2022 - 10.2023

RV Sales Consultant | Service Writer

Camping World
09.2021 - 07.2022

Certified Sales and Leasing Consultant

Wallace Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
11.2020 - 02.2021

Certified Sales and Leasing Consultant

Advantage Ford
07.2020 - 10.2020

Head Server

NAPA On Providence | New South Kitchen & Bar
07.2017 - 03.2020

Bartender

Reid's Fine Foods
07.2016 - 07.2017

Event Manager

Ballantyne Country Club
02.2015 - 07.2016

Aerospace Propulsion Technician

United States Air Force
09.2012 - 01.2015

Class D Security License - Online

The Security Training Group

Airframe and Powerplant License - Certification

Sheppard Air Force Base

Basic Military Training -

US Air Force

High School Diploma -

Providence Senior High School

ServSafe Manager Certification - Certificate

National Restaurant Association
ALEXANDER G. BAUMWELL