Jeffrey B Meadows
Business Owner
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level remote data entry position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Proprietor
Jeff Of All Trades
Kalamazoo, MI
07.2004 - Current
- Interior and exterior painting, faux finishing, pressure washing, tile installation, lawn maintenance, landscape design, framing, baseboard and trim installation, and staining concrete
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Used business software packages to maintain files and administrative records.
Head Server
Two Samuels
Spartanburg, SC
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Effectively and efficiently taking and delivering food orders, providing outstanding guest service, supervision of waitstaff, and marketing through use of email and Facebook
- Increased sales per customer by listening actively and recommending relevant menu items.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Trained staff members on use of POS system.
- Verified daily sales for end-of-day audits and accurately filled out closing paperwork.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
- Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated customer service.
- Held daily meetings with servers on each shift to discuss specials and driving sales of key items.
- Closed out cash drawer at end of each shift, reconciling totals and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
Server
The Piedmont Club
Spartanburg, SC
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Providing exceptional guest service in banquet, informal, and formal dining, wine pairing suggestion, and successfully executing over 250 private dining events
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Education
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Kenneth Schuler School of Cosmetology
Spartanburg, SCSkills
Purchasing and planning
undefinedTimeline
Head Server
Two Samuels
10.2014 - 06.2015
Server
The Piedmont Club
10.2006 - 04.2008
Sole Proprietor
Jeff Of All Trades
07.2004 - Current
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Kenneth Schuler School of Cosmetology
Similar Profiles
Cezanne BacaCezanne Baca
Secretary at Tiger Trades AcademySecretary at Tiger Trades Academy
Jack GustafsonJack Gustafson
Fence Staining and General Handy Work at T N' J Trades LLCFence Staining and General Handy Work at T N' J Trades LLC
Harmeet Kaur BhattiHarmeet Kaur Bhatti
Client Service Representative at Manitoba Institute Of Trades And TechnologyClient Service Representative at Manitoba Institute Of Trades And Technology