Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Undergraduate Thesis
Hobbies and Interests
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Blair Bunge

Nashville,TN

Summary

Positive team player with experience in sales and working in face-paced environments. 3+ years experience with customer-service based interactions and can work efficiently with Word and Excel. Flexible and a fast learner, and can adjust to complete the task in a timely manner.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

BARTENDER/SERVER

M. L. ROSE CRAFT BEER AND BURGERS, A. Ray Hospitality
03.2023 - Current
  • Work quickly and efficiently in fast-paced environment by successfully fulfilling food and beverage orders
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

POWER HOME REMODELING
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with challenging situations, ultimately achieving positive outcomes for both the company and the client.
  • Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.
  • Influenced customers to grow sales, improve service and identify customer service and logistics efficiencies by utilizing new techniques, tools and information systems.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.

REALTOR

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, The Steve Nash Team
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
  • Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
  • Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
  • Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
  • Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.

VISUAL MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT

FURNITURE CONNECTION
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Worked collaboratively on a team to successfully order and keep stock of product and maintain four showroom floors to a set standard
  • Managed a transfer team four times a week when transfers were received to and from stores, ensuring sold products be delivered to the correct location on time
  • Assisted Red Knight Distribution Center with stock control by sifting through overflow products and sending them to Furniture Connection Outlet and Ashley Homestore Outlet
  • Priced products from transfers using a specific margin needed for each individual store, and correctly tagged products before placing on the storeroom floor for display.
  • Managed installation of visual merchandising displays, urging team to with speed and accuracy.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History with a focus in American Studies

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
12.2019

Skills

  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Interpersonal Communication and Adaptability
  • Attention to detail and Organized
  • Computer Skills and Active Listening

Undergraduate Thesis

Navigating Sexuality in the American South, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  • Efficiently analyze historical issues surrounding gay and lesbian history in Alabama to synthesize into end of year thesis
  • Interviewed David van der Griff about his life and experiences at the University of Alabama in the 1980s
  • Worked closely with the archives at the University of Alabama to gain knowledge about events that occurred during van der Griff's time at the school
  • Produced a thesis with the information gained from the interview, archives, and multiple primary and secondary sources found at the library on campus, www.queerhistory.as.ua.edu/oral-histories

Hobbies and Interests

  • Worked on teams in retail, sales, and hospitality settings to be efficient and meet goals each quarter, while holding each other accountable for individual production
  • Work in a stressful restaurant environment to quickly complete orders and increase sales
  • Knowing personality types and being able to mirror or match them, as well as ability to adapt to different situations, both in an office setting and in the community
  • Comfortability in uncomfortable situations and handling rejection well

Timeline

BARTENDER/SERVER

M. L. ROSE CRAFT BEER AND BURGERS, A. Ray Hospitality
03.2023 - Current

CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

POWER HOME REMODELING
09.2022 - 01.2023

REALTOR

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, The Steve Nash Team
10.2021 - 02.2022

VISUAL MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT

FURNITURE CONNECTION
09.2020 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History with a focus in American Studies

The University of Alabama
Blair Bunge