Jeff Myers
Dallas,TX
Summary
I have a 2 great long lasting jobs that I have gotten to learn many things from whether it was about the job itself or the people i worked around. I have always done my best to the set an example of hard work as well as an example for everyone around me to follow. I believe in respect, integrity, as well as character, and plan on carrying those three things to my next experience. I am willing to learn a new trade and will do everything in my power to do the best job I can.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Sandbar Cantina & Grill
Dallas, TX
04.2012 - 06.2023
- Resolved any staff problems or issues that arose as far as any conflicts between team members and/or staff of the business.
- Resolved any customer issues to their overall satisfaction or worked with the staff to get the same result.
- Made sure maximum productivity was achieved regarding the staff on daily assignments
- Maintained the standards and rules of the business to each and every employee.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Called and set up all contractors to the business such as electricians, plumbers, HVAC repair, small appliance repair, as well as maintain a great relationship with each.
- Assigned tasks to ensure compliance to the bar and kitchen safety protocols of food and beverage.
- Insured that customer service was done with a high regard to respect and satisfaction.
- Worked with bar and kitchen managers to make sure food and beverage costs and margins were to a point where we made optimal profits on each and every transaction while maintaining the integrity of the business.
- Heavily involved with the blue-collar work of the business which involved manual labor or small repairs around the entire business inside and outside. Responsible for all landscaping as well 9 sand volleyball court maintenance.
- Responsible for the promotion as well all activities at the business including pub crawls, volleyball tournaments, charity events, etc. so that all parties benefited fairly with the business profit being the number one priority.
- Filled in for the bartenders on a regular basis preparing various drinks with excellent customer service.
High School Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
08.2001 - 07.2010
- Taught high school Biology and Life Science to inner city students in Long Beach California
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching life science.
- Maintained a safe place of learning for each and every student in my classroom.
- Used hands on labs or activities to give a visual and problem-solving way of learning the material being taught.
- Focused on positive learning and critical thinking for students to advance.
- Focused on the emotional and social development of each and every student in my classroom.
- Worked with school counselors to help students work through their outside issues with friends and family.
- Communicated classroom rules and standards to parents of each student.
- Created and adapted lesson plans to any students' individual needs.
- Created comprehensive student records documenting grades, attendance, and behavior as well as sharing them with administration and parents.
- Coached the high school girls' volleyball team for 6 years.
- Made sure each student had any resource or help they needed to be as successful as they wanted to be.
- Always present for every student to address any concerns they may have whether it be about their education or any life issue.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay up-to-date on curriculum changes.
Landscaper/Lead Assistant
White Rock Botanicals
Dallas, TX
04.1992 - 07.1997
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Have landscaped or many aspects of it off and on for my whole life. This included maintenance, irrigation, welding, fence building and repair, etc.
- MIG welded many projects such metal pots and frames to electric gates.
- In charge of multiple day laborers on a daily basis.
- Worked many long hard days with no complaints as a young and old man.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Los Angeles, CA09-2005
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX06-1998
Skills
- Staffing
- Team Leader
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Effective Listening
- Fundraising
Affiliations
- I played professional beach volleyball during my time living on the beaches of Los Angeles California while my teaching days were under way.
- I am a certified MIG welder
- I am TABC certified
- I have my food handler's permit
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Sandbar Cantina & Grill
04.2012 - 06.2023
High School Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2001 - 07.2010
Landscaper/Lead Assistant
White Rock Botanicals
04.1992 - 07.1997
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas