Jason Poisson
West Warwick,RI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Flair Bartending Event Coordinator/MC
Flip Out On Cancer
Providence, RI
07.2009 - Current
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Client Liaison for First Responders Fund Raisers
Charity Link
Warwick, RI
07.2013 - 03.2021
- Developed incentive based performance plan resulting in 23% increase in sales.
- Acted as main liaison between client and company facilitating daily/weekly/monthly financial transactions.
- Coordinated and hosted monthly fund raising events.
- Answered telephone calls to provide information, resolve issues and schedule appointments.
General Manager of Multiple Night Club/Director of Restaurants
Tomasso Enterprises
Providence, R.I.
01.2007 - 07.2013
- Units included but not exclusive too: Club XL, Club Therapy, Fatty McGee's
- Implemented effective networking and marketing strategies
- Identified strategic partnerships and gathered market information to gain competitive advantage
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Bar/Marketing/Promotions/Events Manager
Monet Lounge
Providence, RI
07.2003 - 12.2007
- Planned and organized activities, details and logistics for Monet Lounge events.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event revenue.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
Bartender
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Bar & Restaurant
Warwick, RI
06.1997 - 06.2003
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Strictly abided by all state liquor regulations, particularly in regard to intoxicated persons and minors.
- Consistently kept bar and work areas clean and sanitary
- Took prompt and corrective action whenever necessary to maintain satisfaction and safety of all patrons and staff.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
Education
Mass Communications/Marketing
Franklin Pierce College
Rindge, NH1996
High School Diploma -
Mount Saint Charles Academy
Woonsocket, RI05.1991
Skills
- STOP Certified
- Staff/Operations Management
- Hospitality/VIP expertise
- Communicates effectively
- Exceptional Multi-Tasker
Additional Information
Personal as well as Professional references available upon request.
Timeline
Client Liaison for First Responders Fund Raisers
Charity Link
07.2013 - 03.2021
Flair Bartending Event Coordinator/MC
Flip Out On Cancer
07.2009 - Current
General Manager of Multiple Night Club/Director of Restaurants
Tomasso Enterprises
01.2007 - 07.2013
Bar/Marketing/Promotions/Events Manager
Monet Lounge
07.2003 - 12.2007
Bartender
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Bar & Restaurant
06.1997 - 06.2003
Mass Communications/Marketing
Franklin Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Mount Saint Charles Academy
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