Cliff Capehart
Hospitality And Event Management
Asheville,NC
Summary
Hospitality professional with extensive knowledge overseeing Live Events, and Front of House Bars/Restaurants. Strong Customer Service with all ages and backgrounds prompting memorable experiences and return customers.
Strong background in guiding teams, budgeting expenses, scheduling and branding.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Beyond The Edge Sportsbar
Nashville, TN
05.2013 - 08.2024
- Provided staff for festivals, corporate events, and private gatherings.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of event space.
- Handled cash and credit card transactions, and Toast POS.
- Worked with various vendors and third party distributors to make sure all needs were met correctly and in a timely manner.
- Made and served cocktails in fast paced settings while making guests laugh and feel appreciated.
- Additional responsibilities depending on event and upper-management requirements.
Consultant
Professional Bartending & Event Services
Nashville, TN
08.2010 - 07.2024
- Promoted and sold event services to companies locally and those traveling to the Nashville area
- Designed events throughout the year; identifying unique event locations that could handle customers entertainment goals.
- Supervised all inventory and deliveries; popup bars, liquor, all decor items, gift bags, etc
- Handled marketing and promotional branding for business.
- Managed ground transportation, lodging, meals, and greenrooms for client leadership teams as needed.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Hired, trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Loan Processor (Remote)
Secure Lending Incorporated
Cleveland, OH
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Examined Tax Returns, Assets, and other financial documentation to assess clients credit worthiness for purchasing residential or investment properties.
- Ordered and reviewed property appraisals, termite reports, title liens for accuracy or issues that would hinder loan approval.
- Made sure all files were notated regularly in websites so Loan Officers and Management could follow the status of files daily.
- Handled multiple clients daily to meet strict timeframes and interest rate lock deadlines.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and company regulations through regular review of updated guidelines.
- Utilized loan origination software to process and track loan applications.
- Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
- Facilitated successful loan closings by coordinating with underwriters, title companies, and attorneys throughout the process.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex financial documents required for completing their loan applications successfully.
- Collaborated with other departments including sales, underwriting, legal teams for seamless coordination during the entire loan cycle process.
- Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies, and government clerks.
Director of Leadership Development
Vineyard Community Church
Laguna Niguel, CA
06.2004 - 07.2009
- Responsible for launching a ten month, three trimester equipping students on leadership and personal development.
- Worked with Web and Graphic designers to create website, brochures, etc., for branding of school and conferences.
- Built multi-day conferences to market vision of school to the local community.
- Hired keynote speakers, workshop leaders, and live entertainment.
- Oversaw paid employees as well as built volunteer teams based on skills and event needs.
- Managed budget, schedule and performance of programs and identified and drove countermeasures for projects with budget and time challenges.
- Designed and delivered impactful workshops, seminars, and presentations for diverse audiences.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts across all levels of leadership within the organization.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments to enhance teamwork amongst leaders.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the school, offering guidance on career advancement strategies.
- Coordinated logistics for classroom and on-site courses.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
Education
BS - Business Administration
Professional Bartending School - undefined
TN ABC ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT - undefined
Skills
Able to handle high volume environments
Toast and Aloha POS experience
Able to connect with all ages of staff and customers
Staff Management, training and scheduling
Clear and effective communication skills
Manage teams to excel customer satisfaction
Strong Pipeline Management skills
Timeline
Loan Processor (Remote) - Secure Lending Incorporated
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bartender - Beyond The Edge Sportsbar
05.2013 - 08.2024
Consultant - Professional Bartending & Event Services
08.2010 - 07.2024
Director of Leadership Development - Vineyard Community Church
06.2004 - 07.2009
Chapman University - BS, Business Administration
Professional Bartending School of America - Professional Bartending School,
- TN ABC ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT,
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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