Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Musicians Corner
Nashville, TN
05.2014 - 06.2022
Managed bar staff, trained new hires, set pars, and managed inventory in an outdoor festival environment.
Implemented strategies designed to increase revenue through created signature beverages and upselling techniques.
Reorganized bar stations to streamline service flow.
Event Coordinator
Centennial Park Conservancy
Nashville, TN
01.2019 - 06.2022
Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.
Service Trainer
M Street Entertainment Group
Nashville, TN
01.2011 - 01.2013
Conducted training sessions for new service staff on product knowledge and customer service policies.
Created assessment tools such as quizzes and tests to evaluate trainee understanding of course material.
Provided guidance and support to new hires during their onboarding process.
Bartender
Rumba - Rum Bar & Satay Grill
Nashville, TN
09.2009 - 01.2011
Prepared craft cocktails and beverages according to recipe standards.
Provided food & beverage suggestions/pairings to guests based on their preferences.
Assisted in setting up and closing down the bar for service shift.
Maitre D' /Manager
Park Cafe Nashville
Nashville, TN
07.2007 - 09.2009
Managed daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Created seating charts for large groups or private events.
Developed wine & beverage menus and pricing, as well staff tastings and education.
Maitre D' /Office Manager
WD-50
New York, NY
05.2005 - 08.2006
Greeted and welcomed guests, overseeing the floor of New York’s most experimental Michelin Star restaurant at the time .
Managed reservations and waitlist. Communicated with Chef Dufresne daily regarding all types of requests varying from allergies to PR
Collaborated with clients to determine their needs, booking private parties ranging 8-80 people
Retail Sales Associate
Columbus Circle Wine & Liquor
New York, NY
11.2003 - 01.2006
Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs in a store with over 4,000 products.
Conducting, as well as setup and breakdown of large and small in store tastings
Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
Reservationist /Hostess
The River Cafe
Brooklyn, NY
03.2004 - 04.2005
Assisted customers in making reservations, while managing 10 incoming phone lines
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
Reported daily to owner, chef, and maitre‘d regarding guest covers and special requests
Manager
Oren's Daily Roast
New York, NY
11.2002 - 03.2004
Managed operations of coffee shop, including scheduling staff, ordering supplies, inventory, and payroll.
Supervised cashiers and baristas to ensure accuracy of orders and customer satisfaction.
Manager
Bread & Company
Nashville, TN
11.1999 - 06.2002
Supervised day-to-day operations in the cafe to ensure efficiency and quality standards were met.
Trained and managed new employees including staffs for multiple new stores in 2000 & 2001
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Organized displays and arrangement of holiday and seasonal displays
Education
300hr ERYT - Yoga Instructor & Teacher Trainer
Yoga 2007-Present
Nashville, TN
High School Diploma -
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
2001
Skills
Customer Relations
Event Coordination
Sales Promotion
Staff Training
Restaurant Management
Customer Relationship Building
Menu Updating
Staff Scheduling
Training and Mentoring
Relationship Building
Wine and liquor knowledge
Group reservations management
Dining room management
Food plating and presentation
Strategic planning
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Centennial Park Conservancy
01.2019 - 06.2022
Bar Manager
Musicians Corner
05.2014 - 06.2022
Service Trainer
M Street Entertainment Group
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bartender
Rumba - Rum Bar & Satay Grill
09.2009 - 01.2011
Maitre D' /Manager
Park Cafe Nashville
07.2007 - 09.2009
Maitre D' /Office Manager
WD-50
05.2005 - 08.2006
Reservationist /Hostess
The River Cafe
03.2004 - 04.2005
Retail Sales Associate
Columbus Circle Wine & Liquor
11.2003 - 01.2006
Manager
Oren's Daily Roast
11.2002 - 03.2004
Manager
Bread & Company
11.1999 - 06.2002
300hr ERYT - Yoga Instructor & Teacher Trainer
Yoga 2007-Present
High School Diploma -
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Accomplishments
Former Ballet Dancer – having won scholarships and performance opportunities with prestigious companies including American Ballet Theater, Atlanta Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, Alabama Ballet, The Jilliana School, Nashville Ballet, and the TN Association of Dance
Freelance Digital Content Producer at Visual/Social Content for Musicians & ComediansFreelance Digital Content Producer at Visual/Social Content for Musicians & Comedians