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ELTON KNIGHT

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Personable candidate committed to helping clients meet financial goals. Extensive experience developing and implementing investment strategies tailored to clients' individual needs and objectives. Passionate about providing sound financial advice and helping clients reach financial goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Advisor

Primerica
03.2021 - Current
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.

OBJECTIVE Bartender

Chimes East
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Completed POS transactions, returning currency, coin and payment cards to patrons
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests
  • Maintained understanding of menu items to answer patron questions regarding food, drinks and preparation methods
  • Mixed and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes
  • Prepared beverages and cocktails according to mixing and presentation standards and recipes
  • Created new and exciting cocktails and beverages based on item availability and seasonal interest
  • Handled guest complaints promptly, contacting supervisor immediately for assistance with escalated issues
  • Took beverages orders from guests and delivered drinks within reasonable time frames
  • Greeted patrons promptly and cordially, exhibiting excellent guest service skills
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements for alcohol purchases
  • Assessed bar inventory and completed requisition sheets to restock supplies
  • Monitored intake of alcohol by guests and prohibited sale of alcohol to intoxicated individuals
  • Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquor, wine and beer.
  • Stocked spirits based on projections from daily functions sheet.
  • Arranged bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
  • Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations
  • Arranged bottles and glasses to create attractive displays.
  • Mixed liquor, soda, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
  • Served snacks or food items to customers seated at bar.
  • Followed bar recipes to deliver consistent drink quality and control costs
  • Sliced and pitted fruit for garnishing drinks.
  • Attempted to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, and ordering taxis and other transportation for intoxicated patrons.

Warehouse Worker

Furniture Liquidators
05.2018 - 02.2021
  • Took beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
  • Suggested additional items to customers to increase bar sales.
  • Collected money for drinks served.
  • Conducted bar inventory on regular basis to complete daily requisition sheets
  • Washed and wiped down prep areas, equipment, and utensils.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
  • Collaborated with manager to contribute to daily, holiday, and themed drink menus
  • Referred to price lists to attach and change price tags on merchandise
  • Used ID tags, stamps and electronic marking tools to mark stock items
  • Designed and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters or tables to attract customers and promote sales
  • Kept records on use and damage of stock and stock-handling equipment
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments were correct
  • Itemized and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register and accepted cash and charge card for purchases
  • Read orders to determine catalog numbers, colors and quantities of merchandise
  • Took inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered and replenished
  • Requisitioned merchandise from suppliers based on available space, customer demand and advertised specials
  • Recommended disposal of excess, defective and obsolete stock.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items.
  • Packed customer purchases in bags or cartons.
  • Packed customer purchases in bags and cartons.
  • Provided assistance and direction to other stockroom, warehouse and storage yard workers
  • Examined and inspected stock items for wear and defects, reported any damage to supervisors
  • Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to transport items to staging areas or loading docks.

Stocker

Furniture Liquidators
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Received and counted stock items and record data manually and on computer
  • Took inventory of merchandise to identify items needing reordering or replenishment
  • Determined proper storage methods based on turnover, environmental factors and physical capabilities of facilities
  • Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses and storage yards
  • Maintained supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Obtained merchandise from bins and shelves.
  • Cleaned display cases, shelves and aisles.
  • Received and counted stock items to record data manually or on computer
  • Computed prices of items and groups of items.
  • Kept records of out-going orders.
  • Based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand and advertised specials
  • Determined proper storage methods, identification and stock location, based on turnover, environmental factors and physical capabilities of facilities
  • Documented inventory moves in daily logs and company databases.
  • Merchandised aisles with promotional signage and manufacturer coupons
  • Stocked shelves during store hours, maintaining clean and presentable work areas to reduce hazards
  • Checked shelf labels for each item for pricing accuracy.
  • Supported merchandising efforts by spot-checking and facing shelves in assigned departments
  • Replenished perishable items and marked out expired items upon removing from shelves
  • Built product displays to attract attention to sale and promotional items
  • Communicated with vendors and delivery drivers to facilitate warehouse operations
  • Matched part numbers to inventory locations and transported products to correct warehouse locations
  • Reviewed carton labels and work orders to decipher daily tasks.
  • Adhered to safety requirements and wore proper PPE while using warehouse equipment
  • Sorted pallets and containers and transported items to sales floor for stocking
  • Unloaded incoming deliveries and verified product received against
  • BOLs and packing lists
  • Informed supervisor of needed backorders and scanning issues.
  • Scanned carton labels and shelf stickers to reconcile items on hand with inventory records
  • Obtained merchandise from bins and shelves.
  • Itemized and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register and accepted cash and charge card for purchases
  • Referred to price lists to attach and change price tags on merchandise
  • Designed and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters or tables to attract customers and promote sales
  • Cleaned display cases, shelves and aisles.
  • Requisitioned merchandise from suppliers based on available space, customer demand and advertised specials
  • Recommended disposal of excess, defective and obsolete stock.
  • Took inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered and replenished
  • Maintained supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Used ID tags, stamps and electronic marking tools to mark stock items
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments were correct
  • Determined proper storage methods based on turnover, environmental factors and physical capabilities of facilities
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to transport items to staging areas or loading docks
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items.
  • Provided assistance and direction to other stockroom, warehouse and storage yard workers
  • Took inventory of merchandise to identify items needing reordering or replenishment
  • Packed customer purchases in bags and cartons.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise
  • Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses and storage yards
  • Kept records on use and damage of stock and stock-handling equipment
  • Read orders to determine catalog numbers, colors and quantities of merchandise
  • Examined and inspected stock items for wear and defects, reported any damage to supervisors.

Waiter

Pluckers Wing Bar
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Received and counted stock items and record data manually and on computer
  • Packed customer purchases in bags or cartons.
  • Received and counted stock items to record data manually or on computer
  • Based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand and advertised specials
  • Kept records of out-going orders.
  • Computed prices of items and groups of items.
  • Determined proper storage methods, identification and stock location, based on turnover, environmental factors and physical capabilities of facilities
  • Worked with management to resolve escalated complaints and restore guest satisfaction
  • Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent adherence to food handling safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Communicated with guests after dining to facilitate split checks or package leftovers for takeout
  • Communicated with FOH and BOH staff to facilitate top-quality service and timely food delivery
  • Suggested items based on expressed guest preferences.
  • Supported other servers, running food and refilling beverages to meet team goals
  • Greeted patrons at assigned tables and promptly addressed questions and requests
  • Explained menu descriptions, preparation methods and portion sizes to assist in decision-making
  • Used POS system to document orders, special requests and dietary restrictions
  • Verified guest satisfaction with meals and responded promptly to issues
  • Bussed vacated tables to streamline cleaning and resetting duties.
  • Recommended promotional items or food and beverage pairings to increase sales
  • Delivered or refilled beverages, checking identification prior to serving alcohol
  • Supported hostess operations by reporting vacant tables and seating guests during busy periods
  • Prepared and presented final bill and collected cash or credit card payments
  • Informed customers of daily specials.
  • Swept and mopped floors and removed trash.
  • Removed dishes and glasses from tables or counters to take to kitchen for cleaning
  • Set up linens, dishes, and silverware to prepare tables for customers.
  • Memorized frequent customer preferences to build relationships and loyalty
  • Presented menus to answer questions about items and make recommendations
  • Listened to customer concerns and complaints and quickly rectified issues
  • Described ingredients and cooking methods to explain preparation of various food items
  • Answered telephones to take reservations or to-go orders.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with each course.
  • Prepared hot, cold and mixed drinks for patrons and chilled bottles of wine
  • Wrote patrons' food orders on order slips or entered orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
  • Checked patron identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
  • Suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales
  • Prepared checks to itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
  • Filled condiment, salt and pepper, and napkin containers.

Education

No Degree - Kinesiology

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

High School Diploma -

Denham Springs High School
Denham Springs, LA
05.2015

Skills

  • Teamwork and Professionalism
  • Identification and Compliance
  • Cash Handling and Management
  • Supply and Inventory Maintenance
  • Professional Service Standards
  • Stamina and Endurance
  • Insurance Sales
  • Loans

Certification

Certified First Responder

Timeline

Financial Advisor

Primerica
03.2021 - Current

OBJECTIVE Bartender

Chimes East
01.2021 - 04.2023

Warehouse Worker

Furniture Liquidators
05.2018 - 02.2021

Stocker

Furniture Liquidators
05.2018 - 02.2020

Waiter

Pluckers Wing Bar
10.2016 - 01.2018

No Degree - Kinesiology

Southeastern Louisiana University

High School Diploma -

Denham Springs High School

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