Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Catering Manager
Zaxby’s
03.2023 - Current
Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
Achieved increased client retention rates by providing exceptional customer service throughout the event planning process.
Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience.
Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper food handling procedures and adhering to health department regulations.
Secured high-profile contracts, expanding company's market presence and reputation.
Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in event execution.
Initiated marketing strategies that effectively increased brand visibility and attracted new clients.
Branch Manager
Tennessee Title Loans, Inc
09.2021 - 02.2023
Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
Directed recruitment and onboarding efforts, assembling high-performing team committed to achieving branch objectives.
Lead Chef
Sodexo Food Service
10.2018 - 03.2021
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
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Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Production
MTD
04.2016 - 03.2017
Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Assembled Lawn mower products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
Head Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2011 - 03.2016
Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
Oversaw group of 20+ cashiers and service staff, supervising performance, correcting problems and boosting efficiency to optimize team operations and dynamics.
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
Maintained stock within optimal levels to meet expected customer and sales levels.
Directed team of 20+ cashiers to maximize performance and deliver exceptional service to every customer.
Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Displayed new stock and rotated existing products.
Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
Set and updated employee schedules based on expected customer needs to meet coverage demands while controlling labor costs.
Educated employees on all job tasks, including register use, merchandising and customer service.