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Jessica Butler

Tampa,FL

Summary

Goal-oriented and passionate high performer currently seeking a position that requires creativity, dedication, and collaboration in an environment where I can enhance my professional skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Crafty Squirrel
07.2023 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Head Coach and Social Media Specialist

Z Pro Prep
01.2020 - Current
  • Marketing and business development
  • My professional NBA photo used on website to market the business
  • Provide future NFL and NBA cheerleaders with dance techniques, showmanship, fitness, and interview techniques prior to team auditions
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Maintained company's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts, and monitoring responses.
  • Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
  • Participated in live videos to promote the platform and educate clients on our services.

Bartender

Haiku
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.

Dance Instructor

Studio Fuzion Dance Company
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Marketing and business development
  • Provide training, direction, and encouragement, and motivation to prepare student for national dance competitions
  • Established a Jazz Department within the company
  • Won numerous awards including, Top Scoring Studio, Top Solo Award, and Crystal at Showstoppers in 2023 head COACH Z Pro Prep
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.

Competitive Dance Team Coach

Meigs Middle School
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provided training, direction, and encouragement, and motivation to prepare student athletes for games and competitive events
  • Instructed or coached individuals in the fundamentals of cheerleading and dance
  • Demonstrated techniques and methods of participation
  • Evaluated students’ strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the students’ technique for competition
  • Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.

Program Manager

Express Employment Professionals, Agave Apartment Homes
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Employment affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Cultivated community relationships with local businesses through membership with the Chamber of Commerce and local Young Professionals Committees
  • Prepared and presented presentations to key stakeholders
  • Built and developed marketing material for client meetings
  • Managed correspondence with prospective clients and set appointments
  • Secured new client contracts senior leasing AGENT

Senior Leasing Agent-Agave

Greystar Property Management
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Dual hatted as the marketing and events coordinator for all resident events
  • Created E-Blast content and monthly newsletters for current residents
  • Developed marketing material used for social media and branding
  • Planned and executed all resident events including holiday parties, mixers, job fairs, and started the Annual Rooftop Car Show
  • Developed and maintained relationships with residents and vendors
  • Managed social media platforms and generated photo and video content for all post
  • Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
  • Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
  • Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners, and other services.
  • Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.

Marketing Coordinator

Economic Development Corporation
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed internal and external marketing events and activities including planning luncheons and corporate events, negotiating and securing event space and grand openings for new businesses within the city.
  • Composed monthly newsletter
  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print, and email campaigns.
  • Monitored and printed monthly financial statements
  • Cultivated community relationships with local businesses through working with the Chamber of Commerce and business round tables
  • Revamped the Economic Development Corporation’s website by creating photography and graphic designs with links to social media
  • Responsible for websites, e-blasts, and print advertising

San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancer

San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Performed at NBA games, community events, charity events, campaigns, and other activities to promote the team or organization
  • Promoted the team’s brand identity through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Participated in weekly practices that may include stretching exercises, dance routines
  • Represented franchise at community events and charity functions
  • Provided entertainment during game time by performing dance routines with the team mascot
  • Created choreography for routines, which may be based on team themes or current events
  • Maintained a physical fitness level that meets the demands of the position
  • Supported teammates and work together as a unit to achieve common goals
  • Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.

Business Development Manager

Novacor Consulting Group,
08.2016 - 08.2017


  • Created marketing campaigns to raise awareness of a new products and capture consumer feedback
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Team management: Included - Hiring, training and developing talent
  • Managed correspondence with prospective clients and set appointments
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
  • Coordinated and monitored company event timelines and ensured deadlines were met
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.

Atlanta Falcon's Cheerleader

Atlanta Falcons Organization (NFL)
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Performed in Superbowl LI and regular season games, community events, charity events, campaigns, and other activities to promote the team or franchise
  • Lead and inspired fans in a positive, professional, and enthusiastic manner while promoting the team, its sponsors, and the NFL
  • Ambassador for the team both on and off the field, representing the organization in a positive light
  • Promoted the team’s brand identity through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Created choreography for routines, which may be based on team themes or current events
  • Provided entertainment during game time by performing dance routines with the team mascot
  • Acted as a role model for fans, especially young girls, demonstrating sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication support
  • Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard.

Support Specialist

LCG Associates, Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Downloaded bank statements and custodial imports
  • Prepared presentations
  • Coordinated company events, by negotiating and securing event space
  • Managed correspondence
  • Coordinated and monitored company event timelines and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Data entry, quarterly dividends
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication, Public Relations

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05.2015

Early Childhood Program Administration Child Growth and Development -

Northwest Florida State College
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Skills

  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Company Branding
  • Sales
  • Social Media Posting
  • Business Development
  • Strong Witten and Verbal Skills
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Bartender

Crafty Squirrel
07.2023 - Current

Bartender

Haiku
10.2022 - 08.2023

Competitive Dance Team Coach

Meigs Middle School
06.2020 - 06.2021

Dance Instructor

Studio Fuzion Dance Company
03.2020 - 08.2023

Head Coach and Social Media Specialist

Z Pro Prep
01.2020 - Current

Program Manager

Express Employment Professionals, Agave Apartment Homes
11.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Leasing Agent-Agave

Greystar Property Management
09.2018 - 09.2019

Marketing Coordinator

Economic Development Corporation
09.2017 - 09.2018

San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancer

San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment
06.2017 - 05.2018

Business Development Manager

Novacor Consulting Group,
08.2016 - 08.2017

Atlanta Falcon's Cheerleader

Atlanta Falcons Organization (NFL)
04.2016 - 04.2017

Support Specialist

LCG Associates, Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Communication, Public Relations

Kennesaw State University

Early Childhood Program Administration Child Growth and Development -

Northwest Florida State College
Jessica Butler