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Jennifer Inaba

Jennifer Inaba

Riverside,CA

Summary

Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, screenings, and client coordination. Technologically inclined with a lot of experience with Microsoft 365 and able to quickly learn new software programs. Adept at effective, professional communication and timeliness. Highly team oriented, but also independently self-sufficient.

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Oriented
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365
  • Screening Processes
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Tech Savvy
  • Cold Calling
  • Recruitment and Development
  • Boolean Searches
  • Providing Feedback

Work History

Recruiter

Aerotek
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
  • Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes to determine the best fit opportunity.
  • Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
  • Analyzed and understood job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism and integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Event Coordinator

ProAbition Whiskey Lounge And Restaurant
07.2021 - Current
  • Planned large-scale events such as large reservations, outside company parties, and banquets.
  • I am currently the in-house event coordinator and banquet contract drafter for the location. I am the first point of contact when a large party/event inquiry is made.
  • My duties include (but are not limited to): contacting guest(s), maintaining organized communication via email and phone, drafting and approving banquet contracts, coordinating event setup and servers the day of, event oversight, reaching out for guest feedback post event.
  • Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
  • Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries.
  • Coordination with in-house reservation planning to smoothly accommodate large events.
  • Calculating per person cost for banquet contract price as to meet financial needs of guests while maintaining revenue for the location.

Server

ProAbition Whiskey Lounge And Restaurant
02.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Applied knowledge of whiskey and other spirits, as well as wine and beer selection to upsell beverage sales.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Server

ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL – OAHU
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • At this location, I was a server and my duties included taking orders, food running, having full knowledgeable of our menu and wines, handling multiple tables of guests, and being able to answer questions/make modifications to meet guests’ needs.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Hostess

BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWERY
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • I worked as a hostess and take-out employee
  • I was in charge of seating guests, coordinating large parties, take-out orders, working the cash register, as well as assisting customers and making sure their food came out correctly
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.

Server

Romano’s Macaroni Grill
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • I began working as a host for the first 8 months that I was employed
  • I was in charge of seating guests, setting reservations, accommodating all guests in a timely manner, take out orders, arranging catering orders, and handling large amounts of cash at the register
  • I was promoted to a server my duties included full knowledgeable of our menu and wines, taking orders, food running, handling multiple tables of guests at once, handling large amounts of cash, and being able to answer questions/make modifications to meet guests’ needs.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.

Smoothie Barista

Juice It Up!
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • I worked as a Smoothie Barista and my duties included taking orders and handling up to 10 orders at a time, making drinks, maintaining stock levels and cleanliness during down times, opening and closing the store, and handling cash at the end of shifts.
  • Followed health, safety, and sanitation guidelines with proper handwashing, food storage, and sanitization.
  • Kept balanced cash register, performing speedy calculations and proactively identifying and correcting errors.
  • Maintained, operated, set up, and cleaned food preparation equipment.
  • Took customer orders and accurately processed in system.

Volunteer

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE
08.2008 - 06.2014
  • NCL is a nationwide program that allows girls to learn how to create connections and build personal relationships through various acts of charity work and organized group events
  • I gained a great deal of people skills and social etiquette as I went through the 6-year program
  • I was able to connect with persons of high stature which will in turn help me along the path of my career and professional life.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication studies

Chapman University
Orange, California
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies & Social Sciences

Riverside City College
Riverside, California
04.2020

Affiliations

  • Honors member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Timeline

Recruiter

Aerotek
08.2022 - Current

Event Coordinator

ProAbition Whiskey Lounge And Restaurant
07.2021 - Current

Server

ProAbition Whiskey Lounge And Restaurant
02.2021 - Current

Server

ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL – OAHU
01.2018 - 07.2019

Hostess

BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWERY
07.2017 - 10.2017

Server

Romano’s Macaroni Grill
08.2016 - 12.2017

Smoothie Barista

Juice It Up!
05.2015 - 07.2016

Volunteer

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE
08.2008 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Communication studies

Chapman University

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies & Social Sciences

Riverside City College
Jennifer Inaba