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Daniel Roland

Lithia Springs,GA

Summary

Goal-oriented individual with a wide-range of experience as an effective creator of service structures with thoughtful organization, efficient team management while boosting volume and increasing sales opportunities, as well as creating displays to intrigue and engage clients.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Server

Juniper Cafe/Gezzo's Coastal Cantina
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced customer experience by providing attentive and personalized service during their dining visit.
  • Streamlined the server team''s efficiency by implementing new training methods and communication strategies.
  • Managed high volume dining periods with effective time management and strong multitasking abilities.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of meals, resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.

Server Supervisor/Event Manager

Soiree Catering and Events
01.2014 - 04.2019
  • Responsible for the set-up and break-down of catering and events, working closely with operations team to help problem solve, forecast needs, and provide memorable and pleasing client-experiences
  • Built and maintained close relationships with Event Planners, sales team, and operating departments
  • Accurately determined vendor costs and stays within allocated budget and applicable per diem
  • Reviewed estimates, contracts and event orders for accuracy and company standards.

Executive Assistant/Company Dance Member

City Gate Dance Theater
01.2016 - 04.2018
  • Serves as the Executive Assistant maintaining studio services including liaising with students and clients, managing instructor schedules, compiling reports, assisting the Studio Manager and Area Director
  • Manage student appointments, answering phones, sorting correspondence, and performing office duties
  • Assist with preparing documents, filing, scanning, record-keeping, and other clerical work as needed
  • Collaborate with dance teachers to design and execute professional-quality dance performance opportunities for all students while investing the community in the vital role of the arts in education.

Personal Assistant

Meghan Bazemore Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Answered phone, set appointments, produced gift bags for clients, and organized management schedules
  • Provided full administrative support, prepared documentation for outside mailings, proofreading, filing, and copying, and organized large mailings
  • Planned, developed and managed all store special events and sales promotions

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Sales Associate

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
01.2013 - 04.2014
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.

Education

Dance Studies -

New World School of the Arts
01.2014

High School -

South Paulding High School
Douglasville, GA
01.2012

Skills

  • Guest Relations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Menu Memorization
  • Office Administration
  • Data Entry
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Event Coordination
  • Outreach Management
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Corporate Fundraising

Career Enhancements

  • Office/Admin Support
  • Quality Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Sales & Marketing Strategies
  • Key Account Management
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Event Planning/Coordination
  • Client Database Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Budget & Cost Control

Career Overview

  • Executive Assistant/Company Dance Member, City Gate Dance Theater, Atlanta, GA, Served as the Executive Assistant maintaining studio services including liaising with students and clients, managing instructor schedules, compiling reports, assisting the Studio Manager and Area Director., Manage student appointments, answering phones, sorting correspondence, and performing office duties., Assist with preparing documents, filing, scanning, record-keeping, and other clerical work as needed., Collaborate with dance teachers to design and execute professional-quality dance performance opportunities for all students while investing the community in the vital role of the arts in education.
  • Server Supervisor/Event Manager, Soiree Catering and Events, Atlanta, GA. Responsible for the set-up and break-down of our catering and events, working closely with operations team to help problem solve, forecast needs, and provide memorable and pleasing client-experiences., Built and maintained close relationships with Event Planners, sales team, and operating departments., Accurately determined vendor costs and stays within allocated budget and applicable per diem., Reviewed estimates, contracts and event orders for accuracy and company standards.
  • Personal Assistant, Meghan Bazemore Consulting, Atlanta, Answered phone, set appointments, produced gift for clients, and organized management schedules., Provided full administrative support, prepared documentation for outside mailings, proofreading, filing, and copying, and organized large mailings. Planned, developed and managed all special events and sales promotions. Tracked personal checkbook, paid bills, prepared invoices, corporate and billing reconciliation.
  • Intern, Fly on a Wall, Atlanta, GA. Provided aid before and during dance performances, assisted with check-in and distribution of items to students, and assisted with preparations for school auditions., Supported in the development of fundraising campaigns, tracked and processed incoming donations, thank you/acknowledgement letters, and mailing list. Organized schedules and general communication between clients and staff. Assisted with social media/website updates, production of newsletters, and occasional video filming/editing.
  • Other experiences include; Hosting with Ra Sushi, and Yeppa& Co.

Timeline

Lead Server

Juniper Cafe/Gezzo's Coastal Cantina
09.2022 - 09.2023

Executive Assistant/Company Dance Member

City Gate Dance Theater
01.2016 - 04.2018

Personal Assistant

Meghan Bazemore Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2015

Server Supervisor/Event Manager

Soiree Catering and Events
01.2014 - 04.2019

Sales Associate

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
01.2013 - 04.2014

Dance Studies -

New World School of the Arts

High School -

South Paulding High School
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