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
Client account management
Budget development
Scheduling
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Cost control and analysis
Financial Management
Timeline
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