Jonathan Thomas
Riverview
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server Assistant/Barback
Ulele
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to promptly answer customer questions.
- Supported fast table turnover by taking customer orders and payments accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained clean, safe and organized work environment to safeguard servers and patrons.
- Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with other staff members to maintain high-level customer satisfaction.
- Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
- Communicated customer needs clearly to kitchen staff for fast, accurate orders.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
- Operated POS system to collect payments from customers.
Will and Deeds Witness/Volunteer
Hicks Law
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborates with the attorney and their clients to ensure the integrity of the wills/deeds being signed
- Proofread the documents to guarantee that they are accurate and complete
- Facilitates smooth communication between clients and the attorney
Sales and Inventory Associate
ZoomZoom LLC
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Consistently achieves monthly sales of $12,000, with the highest being $23,000
- Diligently manages inventory by conducting regular checks to ensure proper stock levels
- Implements loss prevention measures by closely monitoring our sales within our database
- Assist in the recruitment process by reviewing resumes and recommending top candidates to upper management
- Facilitates smooth onboarding process by training an average of 2 new employees monthly
- Serves as a point of contact between suppliers, customers, and management
Campaign Intern and College Captain
Marco Rubio for US Senate Re-election Campaign
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Specifically tasked with targeting college students in the Gainesville area to vote for the senator
- Coordinated tabling sessions on campus with other interns
- Phone-banked with Alachua County residents of all demographics
- Tasked with managing interns and any of their needs
Board of Directors Student Member
University of Florida Recreational Sports
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Tasked with voting on key issues related to the operations of our university's student recreational facilities
- Voted on major infrastructure projects, such as approving new gyms, fields, and parks
- Assigned with the role of negotiating salary disputes with employees of Recreational Sports
- Conducted inventory on university facilities and added new equipment wherever needed
Treasurer
Democracy Matters
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed Democracy Matters' funds by working with liaisons in our Student Government (SG)
- Lobbied SG for more funding for the next school year
- Utilized the funds to host socials to attract new members
- Maintained spreadsheets of how funds were being used and reported it to SG
Campaign Intern and Intern Mentor
Florida Public Interest Research Group
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Given the role of intern mentor to discuss any concerns they had with the workload of the internship and balancing the internship with their personal lives
- Responsible for phone banking and calling students at universities all across the state of Florida to encourage them to register to vote for the upcoming 2020 election
- Orchestrated multiple phone- banking sessions with the University of Florida PIRG interns and spoke at lecture halls of cooperative professors in order to convince students to register to vote
Campaign Intern
State Senator Chuck Clemons Reelection Campaign
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Responsible for social media outreach targeting certain demographics through Instagram and Facebook
- Tasked with phone banking with other interns; throughout several months prior to the November reelection
- Called many of Representative Clemons' constituents from Alachua, Gilchrist, and Dixie counties and engaged in conversation with them to gather their vote for the representative
- Conducted healthcare policy research for Rep. Clemons' debates with the opposing candidates
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Anthropology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media Management
- Event Coordination
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service and Support
- Effective customer upselling
- Quality control
- Guest relations management
- Salesmanship
Timeline
Server Assistant/Barback
Ulele
07.2024 - Current
Will and Deeds Witness/Volunteer
Hicks Law
01.2024 - Current
Sales and Inventory Associate
ZoomZoom LLC
06.2023 - 07.2024
Treasurer
Democracy Matters
09.2021 - 04.2022
Board of Directors Student Member
University of Florida Recreational Sports
08.2021 - 05.2022
Campaign Intern and College Captain
Marco Rubio for US Senate Re-election Campaign
06.2021 - 11.2022
Campaign Intern
State Senator Chuck Clemons Reelection Campaign
08.2020 - 11.2020
Campaign Intern and Intern Mentor
Florida Public Interest Research Group
07.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Anthropology
University of Florida
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