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Work History
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Federal Experience - Description
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Brian D. Williams

Auburn Hills

Summary

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in , managing personnel, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • 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.

Bartender/Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Works as a team member involving kitchen, wait and management staff to ensure efficiency
  • Proficient communication and listening skills allow me to make cocktails, place food orders, and manage a wide variety of personalities at the bar
  • This job has allowed me to interact with many different people, cultures, and customs in a custom service capacity
  • There is a consistent requirement to maintain composure, read situations, maintain job performance, and react/diffuse potential volatile situations
  • The shifts vary in length, most are between 9-14 hours depending on the day, allowing my stamina to remain high while maintaining job efficiency and accuracy

Gunner's Mate

USCGC William Trump
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsibilities included:
  • Radio Communications Proficiency
  • Vessel Inspections
  • Weapons maintenance
  • Ammunition inventory accountability
  • Interactions with the public
  • Federal Law Enforcement
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Unit inspections and readiness
  • Inspection results 100% and 96% resulting in superb marks
  • De-escalation and high-performance ability in high stress situations
  • Relationship building with interagency counterparts
  • Identified parts and services to maintain equipment and provided timely solutions to continue operations.
  • Coordinated daily operations for team of 13personnel and established goals for training programs.

Gunner's Mate

Maritime Force Protection Unit
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsibilities included:
  • Supervisory Skills, supervised 13 Coast Guard personnel
  • Responsible for planning and execution of unit training
  • Ammunition and Weapons inventory/accountability
  • Weapons Maintenance
  • First Aid and CPR

Gunner's Mate

Commissioning of USCGC Joseph Napier
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Responsibilities included:
  • Radio Communications Proficiency
  • Vessel Inspections
  • Damage control and fire fighting
  • Weapons maintenance
  • Ammunition inventory accountability
  • Interactions with the public on routine basis
  • Ability to safely rig line and equipment in adverse weather conditions, high stress missions and while under rigorous time constraints
  • Federal Law Enforcement
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Combat medic training

Gunner's Mate

Sector NY Armory
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Responsibilities included:
  • Inspections of subordinate units
  • Inventory management to include weapons and ammunition valued at over $500,000
  • Budgeting and procurement
  • Training and professional development of others
  • Courtesy and customer service

Maritime Safety and Security Team
05.2009 - 06.2012
  • Responsibilities included:
  • Radio Communications Proficiency
  • Vessel Inspections
  • Weapons maintenance
  • Ammunition inventory accountability
  • Interactions with the public
  • Ability to safely rig line and equipment in adverse weather conditions, high stress missions and while under rigorous time constraints
  • Federal Law Enforcement
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Combat medic training

Gunner's Mate

United States Coast Guard GM “A” School
02.2009 - 05.2009

Graduated first in class

United States Coast Guard Basic Training
12.2008 - 02.2009

General landscaping, pesticide application, customer service and sales

South Jersey Weed Control
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • I began my employment on the Company’s yard maintenance crew from 2004-2006 where I was afforded the opportunity to develop my customer service skills
  • I was promoted and the company paid for me to attend courses to receive my pesticide license
  • I spent the last 2 years of employment assisting oversight of the yard maintenance crew, conducting yard, tree and shrub pesticide applications and as a sales representative
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Cashier/ Floor stocking

Hollister
01.2005 - 03.2005
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Cashier/ Stocker

Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

Nursing -

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
12-2024

Skills

  • 12-year US Coast Guard Veteran
  • Federal Law Enforcement Expertise
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Combat Medical Training
  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Patience and tolerance

Federal Experience - Description

Served 12 years Active Duty in the U.S Coast Guard

Personal Information

Citizenship: U.S

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2022 - Current

Bartender/Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2021 - 01.2022

Gunner's Mate

USCGC William Trump
01.2019 - 01.2021

Gunner's Mate

Maritime Force Protection Unit
01.2017 - 01.2019

Gunner's Mate

Commissioning of USCGC Joseph Napier
01.2015 - 01.2017

Gunner's Mate

Sector NY Armory
01.2012 - 01.2015

Maritime Safety and Security Team
05.2009 - 06.2012

Gunner's Mate

United States Coast Guard GM “A” School
02.2009 - 05.2009

United States Coast Guard Basic Training
12.2008 - 02.2009

Cashier/ Floor stocking

Hollister
01.2005 - 03.2005

General landscaping, pesticide application, customer service and sales

South Jersey Weed Control
01.2004 - 01.2008

Cashier/ Stocker

Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2003 - 01.2004

Nursing -

Henry Ford College
Brian D. Williams