Hard-working professional with 10 years of customer service experience and proven success in conflict resolution, customer satisfaction, and scheduling. Eager to bring talent and vision to a full-time role within your company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Southern Hops Brewing Company
Murrells Inlet, SC
03.2024 - Current
Practice safe food and beverage handling
Meet customers expectations with proper hospitality service
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
Handle customer payments promptly and safely
Multitask services with multiple customers at a time with efficiency and proper time management
Communicate and work with staff as a team
Bartender
The Woody on Main
Columbia, SC
12.2022 - 01.2024
Access customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
Serves drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area
Prepare and maintain ingredients by following recipes
Handles high volumes of clientele while multitasking to complete other projects as required
Practices proper food and beverage handling techniques in accordance with company policy as well as local, state, and federal regulations
Server
Market on Main
Columbia, SC
04.2021 - 12.2022
Provides high-end clientele with a detailed overview of specials and menu items to upsell services
Ensures personal levels of attention to each guest
Converts first-time customers to returning customers and has increased customer return rate by 5% over the last year through friendly, reliable, and accurate service
Handles high volumes of clientele while multitasking to complete other projects as required
Practices proper food and beverage handling techniques in accordance with company policy as well as local, state, and federal regulations
Maintains restaurant cleanliness and organization
Hospitality manager
Nelson Mullins Law Firm
Columbia, SC
03.2022 - 09.2022
Hire qualified personnel when needed
Develop and communicate standard operating procedures
Supervise and oversee staff members
Organize and coordinate people and operations
Check supplies and equipment quantity and quality
Ensure adherence to relevant legal, health and safety regulations and guidelines
Establish standards for customer service
Part Time Catering Manager
California Dreaming
Columbia, SC
04.2019 - 04.2021
Actively solicited new business and responded to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable catering business
Tracked catering expenses and revenue to maintain exceptional records
Determined customer requirements and proposed catering menus based on requests
Supervised catering staff and scheduled employee shifts
Oversaw food prep and delivery operations
Office Manager
California Dreaming
Columbia, SC
02.2019 - 04.2021
Supported company operations by maintaining and organizing office systems, operations, and procedures
Prepared payroll and financial report for corporate office
Recommended and implemented approved changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency
Performed interviews and assisted with the selection and onboarding process of new Team Members
Front of House Manager
California Dreaming
Columbia, SC
08.2016 - 04.2021
Demonstrated seamless multitasking skills by managing all aspects of the restaurant to consistently deliver exceptional guest service
Able to set and maintain a positive atmosphere
Positively coached and counselled staff to achieve the highest quality of service in all areas of the restaurant
Elevated guest services by investigating and resolving complaints
Mastered POS system, and consistently and effectively handled monetary transactions and end-of-day deposits
Technical Recruiter/ Sourcer
JMS Technical Solutions
Columbia, SC
01.2018 - 06.2018
Responsible for full life cycle of recruiting including sourcing, interviewing, qualifying, and placement of a full range of IT and non-IT candidates for contract, contract to perm, and direct hire positions
Collaborated with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and goals
Responsible for creation and preparation of work orders, vendor contracts, and offer letters
Leveraged multiple sourcing strategies and channels including external network, job boards, and internal referrals to provide high-quality candidates for open positions
Education
Psychology -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia, SC
01.2017
WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL -
WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL
Pawleys Island, SC
01.2015
ALAMOSA HIGH SCHOOL -
ALAMOSA HIGH SCHOOL
Alamosa, CO
Skills
Team member support
Safe Food Handling
Guest Engagement
Supply Restocking
Service prioritization
Point of Sale (POS) system operations
Specials promotion
Check payment processing
Positive and professional
Strong Work Ethic
Certification
ServSafe Certification
Additionalinformation - Honorsandrecognition
2011, Awarded Honor Roll
2015, Awarded for keeping a GPA over a 4.0
2015, Chosen for Vice President of The Bates House in hall government