Summary
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Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Blake Meadows

Indian Trail,NC

Summary

Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon

Vice president of finance 2 years

Standards board

Recruitment committee

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship

Catamount Jaxe
12.2023 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Monitored cash flow, managed budgets, and analyzed financial reports to ensure profitability.
  • Evaluated and optimized equipment investments (axes, targets, safety gear) to maximize ROI.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements.
  • Conducted revenue analysis to assess sales trends, pricing strategies, and customer spending habits.
  • Assisted in streamlining business operations, reducing unnecessary expenses, and improving asset utilization.
  • Ensured compliance with safety and liability regulations while implementing risk mitigation strategies.

This role provided hands-on financial management experience in a dynamic, service-based entertainment industry, strengthening my skills in asset management, financial strategy, and operational decision-making.

Assistant Manager

Catamount Jaxe
Cullowhee, NC
12.2023 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Monitored cash flow, managed budgets, and analyzed financial reports to ensure profitability.
  • Evaluated and optimized equipment investments (axes, targets, safety gear) to maximize ROI.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements.
  • Conducted revenue analysis to assess sales trends, pricing strategies, and customer spending habits.
  • Assisted in streamlining business operations, reducing unnecessary expenses, and improving asset utilization.
  • Ensured compliance with safety and liability regulations while implementing risk mitigation strategies.

This role provided hands-on financial management experience in a dynamic, service-based entertainment industry, strengthening my skills in asset management, financial strategy, and operational decision-making.

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

Bachelor Of Business - Finance

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
12.2024

Bachelor Of Business - Entrepreneurship

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Porter Ridge High School
Indian Trail, NC
05.2020

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

Affiliations

Objective

To apply my financial management skills to ensure the fiscal stability and growth of Sigma Phi Epsilon while supporting the chapter’s values of leadership, academic excellence, and personal development.

Sigma Phi Epsilon - Vice President of

Managed chapter budget, ensuring efficient allocation of funds across operations, recruitment, and events.

Developed and implemented financial strategies, optimizing spending and increasing savings by 15%.

Prepared monthly financial reports, ensuring transparency and accountability to the executive board and chapter members.

Organized fundraising events that raised over $10,000 for charitable causes.

Worked closely with the executive board to align financial resources with chapter goals.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Leadership & Team Collaboration Fundraising & Event Coordination

Timeline

Internship

Catamount Jaxe
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Catamount Jaxe
12.2023 - Current

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

High School Diploma -

Porter Ridge High School

Bachelor Of Business - Finance

Western Carolina University

Bachelor Of Business - Entrepreneurship

Western Carolina University
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