BRIAN RODRIGUEZ
Sun City Center
Summary
Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for providing a quality product and experience for customers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant/Bar Manager
Waves Crab House
08.2022 - Current
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Decreased labor costs by analyzing team members' strengths versus customer flow, hiring skilled employees and adjusting schedule appropriately.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Server Assistant
Cinebistro
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe and organized work environment to safeguard servers and patrons.
- Collaborated with other staff members to maintain high-level customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Best Buy
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained a calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
2021
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
05.2018
Skills
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Staff Training
- Product and Service Sales
- Excellent people skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Skilled in Mediation
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Proficiency in Mixology
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Control Inventory Costs
Timeline
Restaurant/Bar Manager
Waves Crab House
08.2022 - Current
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2020 - 07.2022
Server Assistant
Cinebistro
05.2019 - 02.2020
SALES ASSOCIATE
Best Buy
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
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