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Ciera Smith

Clarksville,TN

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Fiddlers Crab House
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Assistant Manager

FunZone
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Shift Lead

Arby's Restaurant
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.

Cashier/Hostess/Server

Omelet Café
07.2019 - 11.2020
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
03.2025

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Wine Pairings
  • To-Go Order Preparation
  • Sales Expertise
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Business Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Customer Relations
  • Google Drive
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Development
  • Time Management

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified

Timeline

Server

Fiddlers Crab House
02.2023 - 08.2023

Shift Lead

Arby's Restaurant
01.2021 - 12.2022

Assistant Manager

FunZone
03.2020 - 08.2023

Cashier/Hostess/Server

Omelet Café
07.2019 - 11.2020

No Degree - Nursing

Georgia Southern University

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