Bennett Neale
Lodi
Summary
Motivated and outgoing young man with years of experience in the service industry and in leadership positions. Effective communicator and team player, able to handle high workloads in fast-paced environments all while maintaining a positive attitude. Love helping others succeed, inspiring others, and have lots of proven positive feedback from costumers and athletes throughout my life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
FSQA Manager
Lodi Canning Co.
Lodi
04.2023 - 02.2026
- Supervised quality assurance processes for canned food production.
- Coordinated internal audits and food recalls to evaluate food safety practices.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained Quality Assurance programs and procedures.
- Reviewed documents such as HACCP plans, SOPs, SSOPs, COAs, to ensure accuracy prior to distribution.
- Participated in monthly senior management meetings, developing new goals and inspiring staff to continue to learn and grow.
Bar Manager
Sunset Harbor Bar and Grill
Lodi
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for hiring/training all staff, employee schedule bar/kitchen staff, installing/updating POS system, handling money and daily cash reports, cleaning bar, coordinating all bar activities and events.
- Gained lots of experience meeting with food and liquor sales reps on a weekly basis, filling orders, keeping inventory on products.
Lead Server
Fish Tales Restaurant
Lodi
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Served tables, bartender when needed, trained new staff, assisted current staff with any issues on the fly, updated POS system buttons/prices.
- Most importantly did my absolute best to provide exceptional service to every costumer in an extremely fast paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude ensuring each customer had the best overall experience possible.
- Won 'Best Server On The Lake' for the annual 'Best of Lake Wisconsin' survey 3 years in a row.
- (2019, 2020, 2021)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
UW La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.2019
High School Diploma -
Stevens Point Area Senior High School
Stevens Point, WI05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business Marketing
Minnesota State-Mankato University
Mankato, MNSkills
- Strong Leader and Motivator
- Great at Multitasking and Problem Solving
- Excellent Teammate and Communicator
- Passionate and Dedicated to Helping Others Succeed as well as Myself
Education and Training
other
Timeline
FSQA Manager
Lodi Canning Co.
04.2023 - 02.2026
Bar Manager
Sunset Harbor Bar and Grill
01.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Server
Fish Tales Restaurant
02.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
UW La Crosse
High School Diploma -
Stevens Point Area Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Marketing
Minnesota State-Mankato University