Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Experience
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Jocelynn Hightower

Decatur,Georgia

Summary

To obtain a position with a reputable company where my customer service, marketing and management skills will help me grow to an executive position. Motivated, personable business professional with multiple college degrees and a successful 15 year track record of profitable small business ownership. Talent for quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports. Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

SWEET KARMA INC.
01.2008 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior food and services to customers.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Successfully Catered to Atlanta's own MARTA for over 7 years
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Bar Manager

GALAXY ADLAB THEATERS
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
  • Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.

Billing/Sales/Customer Service

AT&T CONSUMER
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Education

Culinary Arts/Hospitality -

LECORDON BLEU
Tucker, GA
01.2015

Marketing Management Certification -

DEKALB TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Clarkston, GA
01.2010

Bar Management -

NATIONAL BARTENDING INSTITUTE
Marietta, GA
03.2004

Dual Major: Psychology/English -

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Fort Valley, GA
01.2004

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Written Correspondence
  • General Office Skills
  • Computer Savvy
  • Customer Service
  • Scheduling
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Accounting/Bookkeeping
  • Front & Back office Operations
  • Sales Negotiation
  • Budget Development
  • Business Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staffing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Professional Presentations

Professional Experience

  • COMMUNICATION: REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY, Prepare complex reports for managed care organizations and insurance companies, ensuring full compliance with agency requirements and tight deadlines., Author professional correspondence to customers and vendors., Design and deliver series of classes for local businesses and associations, providing ergonomic counseling and educating employees on proper lifting techniques to avoid injury., Conduct small-group sessions on meditation/relaxation techniques., Manage and market numerous projects from with empecable outcomes, Rapidly learn and master varied computer programs; recently completed Microsoft Office Suite certificate course., TIPS Certified (2012)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE/MARKETING/PROBLEM SOLVING, Oversee front-office operations and provide impeccable customer service: Built a clientele supported by 60% referral business., Develop -and implement strategic marketing plan for bars and restaurants: Launched a thriving movie theater/bar, building revenue from $0 to over $72K in first three years with minimal overhead., Create special promotions, write/design print and outdoor advertising, and coordinate all media buying.

References

  • Jamel Hightower, 770-595-8309 - Delta Flight Attendant & Family Member
  • Yasmeen Burrell, 909-489-3070 - Business Professional & Co-Worker
  • Eric Campbell, 404-931-9869 - Business Owner, Employer & Co-Worker

Timeline

Owner/Operator

SWEET KARMA INC.
01.2008 - Current

Bar Manager

GALAXY ADLAB THEATERS
01.2006 - 01.2008

Billing/Sales/Customer Service

AT&T CONSUMER
01.2003 - 01.2006

Culinary Arts/Hospitality -

LECORDON BLEU

Marketing Management Certification -

DEKALB TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Bar Management -

NATIONAL BARTENDING INSTITUTE

Dual Major: Psychology/English -

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jocelynn Hightower