Bruce Seifert
Sarasota,Fl
Summary
Dynamic professional skilled in fundraising techniques, community engagement, and public speaking. Proven ability to foster positive donor relationships and track donations effectively, contributing to successful fundraising events.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Bell Ringer
Salvation Army
Sarasota, FL
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Ring bell to greet and encourage donations from the public.
- Thanked individual donors for contributions.
- Maintained a positive attitude towards donors and guests at all times.
Delivery Driver
United Parcel Service, UPS
Sarasota, FL
10.1987 - 04.1998
- Delivered packages on time while ensuring safe handling and transportation.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
Door-Man
Ritz-Carlton
Atlanta, Georgia
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Welcomed guests with a courteous and professional demeanor.
- Facilitated luggage handling and transportation arrangements, ensuring seamless guest experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the entrance area.
- Coordinated with hotel staff to promptly resolve guest needs, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Respected privacy and confidentiality of residents and guests by declining to divulge information to unauthorized individuals entering building or telephoning.
- Observed outside area and entrance for safety and possible hazards, conducted ongoing inspection of sidewalks, cleared snow, ice and debris and reported serious hazards.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
- Deterred criminal activity and misconduct through visible security presence, promoting a safe environment for guests.
Assistant Manager
Howard Johnson's Enterprises
Atlanta, Georgia
07.1982 - 02.1984
- Assisted in managing daily operations of hotel front desk team.
- Coordinated staff schedules, enhancing coverage and guest service.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and efficiency.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly, contributing to high satisfaction levels.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying improvement areas for employees.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Assistant Manager
Longboat Key Hilton
Longboat Key, Florida
05.1977 - 06.1981
- Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for optimal guest service.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and hotel procedures.
- Implemented training programs that enhanced staff skills and improved service quality.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to enhance operational flow.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assigned tasks to project personnel and monitored their performance.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Education
Diploma in Restaurant/Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Sarasota Vocational Technical
Sarasota, FL04-1979
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High
Sarasota, FL05-1975
Skills
- Donation solicitation
- Donation tracking
- Community outreach
- Community engagement
- Donor relations
- Group communication
Timeline
Bell Ringer
Salvation Army
11.2025 - 12.2025
Delivery Driver
United Parcel Service, UPS
10.1987 - 04.1998
Door-Man
Ritz-Carlton
01.1985 - 01.1987
Assistant Manager
Howard Johnson's Enterprises
07.1982 - 02.1984
Assistant Manager
Longboat Key Hilton
05.1977 - 06.1981
Diploma in Restaurant/Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Sarasota Vocational Technical
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High