Ashley Longakit
Volcano ,HI
Summary
Event caterer with expertise in logistics, food safety, and customer service. Demonstrated success in enhancing guest experiences through tailored menu options and streamlined payment processing. Proficient in data entry and bookkeeping, ensuring accurate financial records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Vendor/Event Caterer
Self-employeed
Hilo, Hawaii
07.2020 - Current
- Coordinated event logistics and catering operations for diverse clientele, ensuring seamless execution.
- Prepared and set up food stations and dining areas for events, enhancing guest experience.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and maintained proper stock levels.
- Adjusted recipes for specific dietary needs and preferences of customers.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Calculated amounts due for orders, presented totals to customers and accepted cash, credit card and mobile app payments.
- Created promotional displays that effectively attracted customers.
Store Receiving Specialist
Volcano House
Volcano , Hi
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Verified incoming shipments against purchase orders for accuracy.
- Coordinated with suppliers to promptly resolve shipment issues and delays, ensuring timely inventory availability.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Conducted regular cycle counts, maintaining inventory accuracy and reducing potential loss.
- Organized merchandise in storage areas to facilitate inventory management.
- Audited outgoing shipments for accuracy before loading onto delivery vehicles.
- Monitored expiration dates, ensuring product freshness and minimizing waste.
Sales Associate Supervisor
Volcano House
Volcano, HI
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Led sales team to improve customer service and increase product knowledge.
- Facilitated training sessions on effective communication and upselling strategies to boost sales.
- Trained new associates on sales techniques and company policies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed weekly and monthly reports to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.
- Assisted in creating visually appealing merchandise displays to attract customers.
- Determined complete order accuracy by examining merchandise to verify price and quantity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moanalua High Shcool
2825 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu, HI 9681805-2005
Skills
- Event logistics
- Food safety regulations
- Menu customization
- Payment processing
- Customer relationship management
- Event logistics
- Customer service
- Recipe adjustment
- Catering operations
- Data entry
- Bookkeeping
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Food Vendor/Event Caterer
Self-employeed
07.2020 - Current
Store Receiving Specialist
Volcano House
07.2017 - 07.2020
Sales Associate Supervisor
Volcano House
08.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Moanalua High Shcool