Ashley Powell
Wichita,KS
Summary
Capable and passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of levity in demanding environments. Strong history of exceptional service in hospitality.
Background in hospitality and education, enjoys working with people and learning through new challenges. Meeting new people and learning from customers is something I am not only comfortable with but something that drives me. I take pride in customer service and anticipating customers needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Long Term Substitute Goddard USD
08.2020 - Current
- For up to a year at a time, saw to all lesson planning, preparation, professional development, communication with administration and parents, as well as keeping up to date on technology.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Manager/Bartender/Caterer
Carlos O'Kelly's
08.2004 - Current
- Over17 years working for Carlos O'Kelly's, I have worn many hats and filled many roles in the restaurant.
- I have worked front of house, catering and in management in my time with the company.
- Even with being employed full time in education, I always worked part time because I truly enjoy the culture of the company.
- Working with guests, especially our regular guests who we have built a repertoire with over the years, is my favorite part of the job.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders to help maintain talented team.
Education
Associates - Arts, Liberal
Butler Community College, Arts University of Kansas
El Dorado, KansasBachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12.2023
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Multi-tasking and delegation
- Implementation of policies and procedures
- Enjoys working with clients and introducing product
- Decades of hospitality experience
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Long Term Substitute Goddard USD
08.2020 - Current
Manager/Bartender/Caterer
Carlos O'Kelly's
08.2004 - Current
Associates - Arts, Liberal
Butler Community College, Arts University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Kansas
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