Erika Barron
El Paso
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Geogeske, excelling in budget management and team training. Successfully implemented strategies that boosted revenue and expanded market reach. Adept at multitasking and fostering strong communication, I thrive in fast-paced environments while mentoring staff to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Geogeske
El Paso
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Bartender
Geogeske
El Paso
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
Server Trainer
Saigon Taste
El Paso
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted co-workers with tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations of the store.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or POS systems.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Medical Assistant Student
360 Labs Vision
El Paso
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Entered data into electronic medical records systems accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in taking patient vital signs and medical history information.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Obtained authorizations from insurance companies for certain treatments or services.
Education
Medical Assistant
Southwest University
El Paso, TX12-2014
Skills
- Budget management
- Team training and development
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Employee recruitment
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Multitasking ability
- Networking
Timeline
General Manager
Geogeske
12.2022 - 12.2025
Bartender
Geogeske
08.2018 - 12.2022
Server Trainer
Saigon Taste
01.2015 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant Student
360 Labs Vision
09.2014 - 12.2014
Medical Assistant
Southwest University