Chere Hamilton
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Experienced leader,pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Server /Bartender
Pappadeauxs Seafood Restaurant
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2021 - Current
- Assigned duties to servers and monitored their performance.
- Served high volume of tables at once and simultaneously supervised serving staff.
- Trained new servers on menu items and restaurant standards.
- Reconciled cash register at close of business, verifying totals and quickly resolving discrepancies.
- Generated top sales ($2000+ per evening) by marketing nightly specials during high volume days (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays).
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Promoted to Head Server within six months of hire.
- Earned “Employee of the Month” 8 times during 2021-2023 for exceeding expectations.
Administrative Manager
Historic Rucker Place
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Organized and maintained filing systems for sensitive documents.
- Answered phones and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated with executive staff to ensure deadlines were met in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the maintenance of office equipment, supplies, and facilities.
- Managed payroll processing activities including timekeeping data entry, benefits administration, garnishments, tax withholdings.
- Managed purchase requisitions and approvals for all department equipment and supplies
- Directed and oversaw office personnel activities.
- Automated office operations to optimize accounts payable and receivable, customer correspondence and data communications..
- Assisted management staff in the administrative tasks and the financial reports using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
- Typed up catering contracts and email them to clients for approval and signatures.
Catering Supervisor
Yellow Bicycle
Birmingham, Alabama
12.2013 - 05.2016
- Supervised and coordinated day-to-day activities of catering staff, including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks
- Maintained records of catering expenses such as labor costs, food purchases
- Coordinated with vendors to acquire necessary supplies for catered events
- Resolved any complaints or concerns from customers regarding catering services provided
- Reviewed bills from suppliers to verify accuracy before submitting them for payment
- Scheduled deliveries of food items from vendors in order to meet deadlines for upcoming events
- Monitored staff members at catering events and functions, providing in-depth instructions ahead of time
- Worked with clients one on one to create enticing catering menus for array of events from weddings and christenings to work parties and holiday meals
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
Patient Care Technician
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
08.2009 - 12.2013
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Point of Sale (POS) system operation
- Team Supervision
- Multitasking skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Staff Training
- Cash Handling
- Strong leadership
- MS Office Applications (all)
- Invoice Processing
- Payroll and budgeting
- Google Suite
- Data Entry
- Verbal and written communication
- Employee onboarding
- Background checks
- HR software proficiency
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Medical equipment operation
- Qualified in patient transport
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Vitals documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Output / Input monitoring and reporting
Timeline
Head Server /Bartender
Pappadeauxs Seafood Restaurant
01.2021 - Current
Administrative Manager
Historic Rucker Place
05.2016 - 03.2020
Catering Supervisor
Yellow Bicycle
12.2013 - 05.2016
Patient Care Technician
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2009 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Business Management
T.A. Lawson State Community College