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Jennifer Lea Welsh

Summary

Experienced professional seeking a career transition outside of hospitality industry. Transferable skills from previous work experience make me a valuable candidate for this position.

I possess strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. A proven ability to manage multiple situations simultaneously while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Antique & Jewelry eCommerce Sales

Self
01.1999 - Current
  • Buyer and seller of fine vintage jewelry and other collectible antiques as a profitable hobby.
  • Producing photos, video, descriptions, and, if known, provenance to list items for sale on eCommerce sites.
  • Engaged in suggestive selling techniques to increase sales volume.
  • Facilitated returns or exchanges with minimal disruption to customers.
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.

Restaurant Supervisor & Bar Manager

TS Steakhouse Turning Stone Resort
Oneida Nation, New York
01.2019 - 01.2021

Oneida Nation Enterprises, Turning Stone, Verona, New York (315) 361-7711.

  • Management of Forbes 4-Star Restaurant and Bar front-of-the-house operations.
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of restaurant staff to ensure guest experiences and Forbes standards are met.
  • Assigned duties and shifts to restaurant staff according to workload requirements.
  • Maintained records of employee performance evaluations, attendance and disciplinary actions taken when needed.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues promptly and courteously.
  • Analyzed financial records such as sales figures, expenses reports, labor costs and inventory data to determine profitability of operations.
  • Recommended measures for increasing profits or reducing losses related to food preparation processes or staffing levels.
  • Ensured that all liquor laws are observed while serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.

Restaurant & Bar Owner

Cosmo Lounge
Portland, Oregon
01.2009 - 01.2018
  • Highball LLC, Portland Oregon
  • Owner operator of Cosmo Lounge.
  • Developed relationships with vendors, distributors, and local businesses.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effective products.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Monitored bar performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
  • Administered finances and led business operations by running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Private Investigator

NWI Investigative Group
Woburn, MA
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • NWI Investigative Group Woburn, MA (781) 935-7770
  • Performed surveillance and informational probes on potential fraudulent workers compensation and insurance claims
  • Duties included on site surveillance of individuals, search of public records, and clandestine interactions with target clients and/or possible witnesses
  • Collected intelligence from public records and sources in the field.
  • Developed investigative strategies based on case information.
  • Compiled detailed written reports of investigation findings for clients.

Education

Post-Bac Certificate - Criminology

Portland State University
Portland, OR

B.S. - Entomolgy

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

A.A.S. - Horticulture

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisvill, NY

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Training and development
  • Sales operations
  • Guest Relations
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Quality Assurance
  • Sales strategy
  • Resources Allocation
  • Team Coordination
  • Surveillance expertise
  • Interview techniques
  • Locating individuals
  • Insurance claims cases
  • Undercover operations
  • Evidence Gathering

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Supervisor & Bar Manager

TS Steakhouse Turning Stone Resort
01.2019 - 01.2021

Restaurant & Bar Owner

Cosmo Lounge
01.2009 - 01.2018

Private Investigator

NWI Investigative Group
01.2006 - 01.2008

Antique & Jewelry eCommerce Sales

Self
01.1999 - Current

Post-Bac Certificate - Criminology

Portland State University

B.S. - Entomolgy

Oregon State University

A.A.S. - Horticulture

SUNY Morrisville
Jennifer Lea Welsh