Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Chani Spear

Chani Spear

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Experienced business professional with a Bachelor's degree and over 20 years of customer service experience. Eager to transition into the hospitality industry. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Well-equipped to excel in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment. Extensive background in delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships. Uniquely positioned to make a valuable contribution to any hospitality team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

The Artisan by GST
01.2025 - 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.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
  • Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
  • Contributed to event success, planning beverage menus and efficiently serving large groups.
  • Enhanced establishment's reputation, consistently receiving positive feedback on customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Boosted beverage sales, designing and promoting range of signature cocktails.
  • Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.

Bartender

Retro Arcade
09.2024 - Current
  • Crafted and served a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines to patrons in a fast-paced bar environment
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Efficiently handled cash transactions and accurately processed payments using POS system
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders for customers seated at the bar
  • Provided exceptional customer service by engaging with guests in a friendly manner and anticipating their needs
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and effectively to maintain high levels of satisfaction

Founder/Owner

JSSCo LLC
07.2023 - Current
  • Organized, cleaned and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to eliminate daily germs and keep families healthy.
  • Checked and changed linens and washed and dried dishes to maintain orderly homes.
  • Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Completed custodial rounds, including sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
  • Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
  • Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training and development coaching.
  • Operated daily business with invoicing, payroll, and taxes

Assistant Department Manager

H-E-B
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in the management of daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow
  • Supervised and trained a team of 10+ employees, providing guidance and support to maximize productivity
  • Implemented new scheduling system that optimized staff allocation and reduced labor costs by 3%
  • Collaborated with the manager to develop strategies for achieving sales targets and improving customer satisfaction
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize loss due to shrinkage
  • Resolved customer complaints or concerns promptly, ensuring high levels of customer service at all times
  • Assumed managerial responsibilities in the absence of the manager, overseeing all aspects of operations

Service Operations Manager

Classy Cleaners of Corpus Christi
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Organized, cleaned and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to eliminate daily germs and keep families healthy.
  • Checked and changed linens and washed and dried dishes to maintain orderly homes.
  • Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Completed custodial rounds, including sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
  • Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
  • Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training and development coaching.

Lead Lobo Ambassador

Sul Ross State University
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new student opportunities.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including ambassadors and campus tours.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Maintained updated campus knowledge through research.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to visitors when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and potential students to find workable solutions.
  • Collaborated in the development of campus tour procedures.

Lobo Ambassador

Sul Ross State University
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Liaised between the university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions regarding campus safety.
  • Helped with registration processes and applications.
  • Gave daily tours of campus for prospective students and families, pointing out buildings and detailing student life and activities.
  • Coached students on strategies for engaging in campus life and checked in frequently to satisfy diverse needs.
  • Managed onboarding procedures for incoming freshmen, easing the transition into university life.
  • Developed long-term relationships with local partners including restaurants, cafes, museums, and concert halls so travelers could further explore the city individually.
  • Researched topics that pertained to tour locations so that such information could be added to scripts.
  • Provided information through narratives on locations throughout the Alpine area, relaying lesser-known stories for interest.
  • Answered questions, pointed out overlooked features, and offered further details about special exhibits so that visitors would be knowledgeable.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

General Contractor

SpearCo Construction
07.2013 - 12.2019
  • Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
  • Improved cost savings initiatives, reviewing and qualifying competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution.
  • Saved money by managing cost-effective supplier purchases.
  • Established scopes of work, budgets and construction timelines to manage effective project planning.
  • Initiated process improvements, spearheading strategies to boost revenue by acquiring new residential customers, commercial clients and construction partners.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, ensuring that each shift had adequate coverage so that jobs could be completed on time.
  • Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain aspects of projects.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries to shape solutions and business approaches.
  • Ensured overall safety by regularly inspecting job sites and ensuring that all personnel, including subcontractors, observed protocols and standards.
  • Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to maintain budget constraints.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Saved money by minimizing waste and overseeing cost-effective supplier purchases.
  • Recruited, supervised, and directed outsourced qualified third-party contractors.
  • Controlled expenses by improving resource allocation.
  • Supervised highly competent electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and other tradesmen on job sites for commercial projects.
  • Sustained safety protocols and provided proper, cost-effective, and safe handling of equipment and materials.
  • Prepared cost and inventory reports and maintained accurate records using the company work order reporting system.
  • Resolved labor, design, and tool issues during all phases of construction projects.
  • Diminished costs, reviewed, and qualified competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution.
  • Coordinated all phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Increased process improvement initiatives and troubleshot problems for corrective action to boost functionality and workflow.

Assistant Manager

Dollar General
07.2010 - 05.2012
  • Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for a 20-member team.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads, and production personnel.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by accurately counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity.
  • Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
  • Analyzed trends, identifying consumer demand, and forecasting seasonal trends.
  • Maintained a positive work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service to improve operations efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Produced monthly sales and performance reports, supporting operational planning, and strategic decision making.

Education

Master of Public Administration -

Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication

Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Human Resources
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Event Planning
  • Sales Management
  • Retail management
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Coordination
  • Management
  • Computer literacy
  • Sales
  • Budgeting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Account Management
  • Time management
  • Business Development
  • Customer Service
  • Supply Chain
  • Outside sales
  • Cleaning
  • Project Planning
  • Research
  • Sales Support
  • Marketing
  • Bartending
  • Conflict Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Relationship Management
  • Recruiting

Languages

English - Expert

Certification

  • Food Safety Manager Exp 01/17/2028
  • Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Seller Training Certification Exp 08/26/2006

Timeline

Bartender - The Artisan by GST
01.2025 - Current
Bartender - Retro Arcade
09.2024 - Current
Founder/Owner - JSSCo LLC
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Department Manager - H-E-B
10.2022 - 07.2023
Service Operations Manager - Classy Cleaners of Corpus Christi
08.2020 - 07.2022
Lead Lobo Ambassador - Sul Ross State University
01.2020 - 05.2020
Lobo Ambassador - Sul Ross State University
01.2019 - 12.2019
General Contractor - SpearCo Construction
07.2013 - 12.2019
Assistant Manager - Dollar General
07.2010 - 05.2012
Sul Ross State University - Master of Public Administration,
Sul Ross State University - Bachelor of Arts, Interpersonal Communication