Objective: Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Offer passionate professional customer service to customers.
Assist RXM training team members by relaying information on company procedures and products.
Portray professional relationships with co-workers and customers.
Greet customers, manage wait times using Waitwhile.
Insure customers are experiencing exceptional service, coach in the moment when necessary.
Perform opening and closing store duties.
Cash handling.
Volunteer as mentor in various training programs.
Investigate and resolve variances in inventory counts on monthly basis.
Complete physical inventory counts each month.
Assist in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
General Manager, Assistant General Manager
Houlihan's / Charley's Place
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1988 - 09.2014
Responsible for maintaining expectations set forth by the Department of Health.
Mentored and motivated team members to deliver outstanding customer service.
Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls to achieve goals.
Managed team schedules with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
Motivated, trained and coached FOH employees to maximize performance.
Developed kitchen staff through training, coaching and performance reviews.
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
Server Shift Leader
Chi Chi's Restaurant
Monroeville, PA
11.1987 - 09.1988
Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
Educated staff how to deliver outstanding service to every customer.
Maintained accurate register through correct payment processing and cash management practices.
Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously during hot times while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.
Manager
Carmella's Cafe
New Hartford, NY
09.1986 - 09.1987
Manager Trainee, Kitchen Supervisor, Hostess
Jack Appleseeds / Aylesbury Inn
Utica, NY
03.1985 - 09.1986
Education
Associate of Science - Food Service Administration/Restaurant Management
State University of New York At Morrisville
Morrisville, NY
05.1986
Skills
Leadership Expertise: Extensive knowledge of running products, techniques, and training methods to provide valuable advice to customers
Customer Service: Committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences, building relationships, and exceeding expectations
Product Knowledge: Proficient in analyzing customers' needs and recommending appropriate running shoes, apparel, and accessories
Team Collaboration: Strong team player with excellent communication skills, collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve sales targets and maintain store operations
Sales and Upselling: Proven ability to identify opportunities for additional sales and upselling by effectively communicating product features and benefits
Community Engagement: Actively involved in the local running community, participate and volunteer in local events, group runs, and workshops to foster a sense of belonging and support among runners
Shipping and Receiving-Responsible for inventory that is shipped to and from various Pittsburgh locations Tracking, organizing and maintaining inventory records