Ashlea Armstrong
Rogers,AR
Summary
Award winning hospitality specialist with 3 years of event management & over 12 years of restaurant front of house operations. Adept salesperson with a passion for building community & creating memorable events.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering & Events Coordinator
Yeyo's Hospitality Group
Rogers / Bentonville, AR
04.2021 - Current
- Facilitated $100,000 in catering sales
- Operate the Yeyo's 8th St. Market restaurant as a Front of House Manager 40 - 50 hours weekly
Service Lead / Server Trainer
Tusk & Trotter
Bentonville, Arkansas
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Cultivated knowledge regarding local produce & Ozark fare to promote food sales
- Coached new team members on restaurant procedures & menu knowledge
Show Host
Geeks Who Drink
Lexington, KY
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Assembled group of regular teams, hosted 80-120 guests weekly
- Led audience players through live game broadcast
- Promoted quizzes with posters, local radio & social media platforms
Restaurant Trainer / Server Shift Leader
Ya Ya's Euro Bistro
Little Rock, AR
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Successfully trained multiple team members through PB & J Corporate Sever & Host training programs
- Served numerous wine dinners & holiday brunches with over 1,000 guest reservations
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2011
Skills
- Exemplary Written & Verbal Communication
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Adept at Multi-Tasking
Affiliations
The Preacher's Son & Undercroft
Hired personally by the GM as Maitre de for Miracle Christmas Pop Up, Valentine's Day Weekend & the Oasis Pop Up Bar. Dec. 2020 - May 2021
Accomplishments
Tusk & Trotter - Member of Service Team that generated highest yearly sales in company history
Ya Ya's Euro Bistro- Awarded recognition for 100% score for dining service from corporate Secret Shoppers
Timeline
Catering & Events Coordinator
Yeyo's Hospitality Group
04.2021 - Current
Service Lead / Server Trainer
Tusk & Trotter
04.2018 - 12.2020
Show Host
Geeks Who Drink
03.2016 - 04.2017
Restaurant Trainer / Server Shift Leader
Ya Ya's Euro Bistro
11.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
Arkansas State University