Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
OfficeManager
Jake  McLean

Jake McLean

Washington,DC

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Server

Urban Serving LLC
Grand Rapids , Michigan
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Received papers to be served from attorneys, court clerks, and magistrates and printed out papers.
  • Thoroughly researched court records such as criminal cases, foreclosures, and probate estates.
  • Tracked down 150-200 defendants per month to serve legal documents.
  • Researched defendants' schedules, social media and analyzed personal records to locate defendants.
  • Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Bartender

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse
Columbia , SC
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Security Officer

American Security
Columbia, SC
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.
  • Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Collaborated with area law enforcement and federal investigators to support safe fugitive apprehensions and coordinate investigations.

Manager

Flavors Of East Africa
San Diego , CA
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Opened up new shop location in October 2019
  • Reviewed potential employee applications and conducted hiring process to build a new team for the store
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance
  • Improved operational planning and business framework to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor

Bartender

Epic Wings And Things
San Diego , CA
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences at all stages by overseeing every area of restaurant operations.
  • Mentored junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Kept supplies sufficiently stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.

English Teacher

Self-Employed
Moscow, Russia
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Worked with Russian Students at high-school and college levels on English reading, writing, and speaking comprehension
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
  • Supported myself financially while living in Moscow by providing these tutoring services

Bartender/Server

Barnhart's Bar And Grill
Ludington, MI
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Worked with a diverse team coming from different cultural, linguistic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds from all around the world
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as live music to bring in new customers

Shift Leader

Potbelly Sandwich Co.
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost performance, streamline processes and increase efficiency in different areas
  • Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance
  • Controlled food costs and managed inventory
  • Oversaw day to day activities in the restaurant, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize customer and employee experiences
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction

Education

Master of Arts - Statecraft And National Security Studies

Institute of World Politics
Washington, D.C.
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - International Security And Conflict Resolution

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Responsible Alcohol Service
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Cash Handling
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Dining Room Management
  • Bilingual in English and Russian

Timeline

Process Server

Urban Serving LLC
01.2021 - 08.2021

Security Officer

American Security
09.2020 - 12.2021

Bartender

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse
08.2020 - 12.2020

Manager

Flavors Of East Africa
09.2019 - 02.2020

Bartender

Epic Wings And Things
09.2019 - 11.2019

English Teacher

Self-Employed
02.2019 - 06.2019

Bartender/Server

Barnhart's Bar And Grill
05.2017 - 08.2018

Shift Leader

Potbelly Sandwich Co.
06.2014 - 08.2016

Master of Arts - Statecraft And National Security Studies

Institute of World Politics

Bachelor of Arts - International Security And Conflict Resolution

San Diego State University
Jake McLean