Blake Meadows
Indian Trail,NC
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Happs Barn And Grill
08.2022 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Customer Servise Representative
Kentucky Fried Chicken
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cashier
Harris Teeter
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Customer Servise Representative
The Bridge Restaurant
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Served customers with speed and detail orientation, keeping team running smoothly throughout service fluctuations.
- Kept work area tidy and sanitary, promptly addressing spills, and other messes.
Customer Servise Representative
Kates Skating Rink
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Education
No Degree - Finance And Entrepreneurship
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.2025
High School Diploma -
Porter Ridge High School
Indian Trail, NC05.2020
Skills
- Active listening
- Being able to understand and empathize with others
- Managing conflict
- Building lasting relationships
- Teamwork
- Motivating others
- Leadership
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Guest Relations Management
- Suggestive Selling
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Happs Barn And Grill
08.2022 - Current
Customer Servise Representative
Kentucky Fried Chicken
12.2019 - 12.2020
Cashier
Harris Teeter
12.2018 - 12.2019
Customer Servise Representative
The Bridge Restaurant
03.2017 - 03.2018
Customer Servise Representative
Kates Skating Rink
03.2015 - 03.2017
No Degree - Finance And Entrepreneurship
Western Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Porter Ridge High School