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Colin Harrison

Forty Fort,PA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in hospitality and customer service at my family business, Hugh B. Hughes Funeral Home. Proven leadership in managing inventory and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Skilled in bartending and communication, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative team environment. Passionate about creating memorable experiences for clients.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Funeral Director's Assistant

Hugh B. Hughes & Son Funeral Home
Forty Fort, USA
01.2006 - Current
  • Greeted families and visitors to the mortuary, providing compassionate care and support.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of the facility; swept floors, wiped surfaces.
  • Ensured proper care of deceased prior to cremation or burial.
  • Assisted funeral director in coordination of services.
  • Escorted mourners to parlors for wakes and funerals.
  • Provided support to families during visitation hours and funeral services.
  • Kept abreast of current trends in the funeral industry regarding products and services.
  • Transported caskets to churches or other locations for services when necessary.
  • Coordinated with vendors for supplies such as caskets, flowers, and memorial folders.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.

General Associate

Dancheck Fire Extinguisher
Forty Fort, USA
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Fill and service extinguishers.
  • Load and transport fire extinguishers.
  • Maintain stock for extinguisher repair.
  • Implemented company standards to deliver high-quality work with exceptional customer service.
  • Utilized proper equipment when lifting or moving heavy objects around the store.
  • Ensured all products were properly labeled and stored correctly on shelves.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.

Bartender and Server

Isabella Bar and Restaurant
Wilkes-Barre, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.

Server/Bartender

Kevin's Bar & Restaurant
Kingston, USA
01.2010 - 02.2015
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.

Assistant Grocery Manager

Redner's Markets
Pittston, USA
01.2009 - 02.2013
  • Process customer orders and payments
  • Stock and replace products to avoid any damages
  • Keep shelves fully stocked with fresh products
  • Prepare store displays and ensure that products are accurately labeled
  • Order out-of-stock products

Education

High school diploma -

Wyoming Valley West Shs
Plymouth, PA
05.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality And Tourism Management

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Administration And Management

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA

Skills

  • Bartending
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Guest Services
  • Serving Experience
  • Office Management
  • Host/Hostess
  • Catering
  • Banquet experience
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Hospitality
  • POS
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer skills
  • Working with people with autism,
  • Experience with children
  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Food Safety
  • Culinary Experience
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Inventory management
  • Collaborative team member

Certification

  • Bartender License
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Driver's License, 02/2023, 09/2026

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Travel
  • Hiking

Timeline

General Associate

Dancheck Fire Extinguisher
01.2020 - 02.2022

Bartender and Server

Isabella Bar and Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2021

Server/Bartender

Kevin's Bar & Restaurant
01.2010 - 02.2015

Assistant Grocery Manager

Redner's Markets
01.2009 - 02.2013

Funeral Director's Assistant

Hugh B. Hughes & Son Funeral Home
01.2006 - Current

High school diploma -

Wyoming Valley West Shs

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality And Tourism Management

University of Pittsburgh

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Administration And Management

Luzerne County Community College

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