Jodi Schneider

• Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
• Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
• 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.
• Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
• Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
• Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

In a small town of 450 people in northwest Kansas, just south of the Nebraska state line, the population doubles every weekend. Hundreds drive as much as 120 miles from the tri state area to dine at Big Eds Steakhouse.

I was one of four permanent servers there for two years. From superior customer service to surviving chaos, I thrived in this "sale barn" style environment being the most requested server in the thriving business. I made several friendships and consider the 2 years spent employed there some of my fondest memories.

I would have loved to remain there, but the need to relocate to eastern Nebraska became a greater priority.

The only place to stay within a 60 mile radius, the Circle B Motel has 18 rooms.

My brother in law purchased the motel in 2018 and offered me a job in 2019. Within a month I had developed a cleaning routine that operated smoothly turning over rooms and increasing sales. I managed the entire business from all phone calls, reservations, cleaning, laundry, management of day to day operations, purchasing, collections and invoicing. During COVID, I maintained the motel without incident or closure. I set record numbers for sales for over 12 consecutive months for this motel that has been open since the 1950's.

Under my management, the Circle B Motel became known as the cleanest motel in the tri state area. I did all of this while raising two high school kids in sports.

In small towns, people often hold multiple responsibilities in one position of employment. As an emergency medical dispatcher, jailer, Vin inspector and Notary, I managed the Sheriffs office under the Sheriff's authority and supervised 3 other employees in the dispatch department. I obtained required certifications and training within the first year of hire to better serve my community and employer.