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Joseph O'Connor

Jacksonville,United States

Summary

A dynamic and customer-oriented sales professional with over 8 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Possess strong leadership and logical thinking skills, excellent people skills, and a willingness to learn. Experienced in conflict resolution and coordination, with a proven ability to adapt to ever-changing situations. WSET level one certified in wine & spirits, WSET level two in wine, in addition to CPR/AED, TESOL, and TEFL.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Manager/ Restaurant Supervisor

Delaware North
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led a team of restaurant employees and insured the smooth progression of service
  • In charge of scheduling, conflict resolution, ordering and communication between upper management and department
  • Insured smooth operations within the restaurant
  • Ensured guest satisfaction and coordination between multiple teams
  • Implement and maintain a strong employee training and development program to ensure staff members are knowledgeable and capable of providing exceptional customer service.

Certified Sales Consultant

Southern Glazer's Wine And Spirits
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Emphasized focus on building and maintaining relationships with clients, and driving sales.
  • Responsible for over 60 customers and over a million dollars in annual revenue
  • On-site manager for the resorts satellite Tiki Bar
  • Solely responsible for scheduling, inventory, ordering, guest relations, internal conflict resolution, and coordination with the resort manager and restaurant staff
  • Collaborated with resort manager in creating promotions and specials to increase business at the venue.
  • Developed excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills, while working with guests of all demographics
  • Organized and led day camps at a major middle keys destination
  • Led resort-wide games and activities for families staying at the resort
  • Developed strong customer service skills through frequent interaction with a diversity of guests.

Bar Manager

TRANQUILITY BAY BEACH HOUSE RESORT
05.2015 - 10.2021
  • On-site manager for the resorts satellite Tiki Bar
  • Solely responsible for scheduling, inventory, ordering, guest relations, internal conflict resolution, and coordination with the resort manager and restaurant staff
  • Collaborated with resort manager in creating promotions and specials to increase business at the venue
  • Developed excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills, while working with guests of all demographics
  • Employed by one of the most renowned restaurants in Marathon FL
  • Delivery of top-quality customer service and food presentation required for every patron
  • Strengthened knowledge of wine pairing and table setting in a fine dining environment.

Food & Beverage Aendant

CASTAWAY WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Deliverance of top-quality customer service and food presentaon required for every patron
  • Strengthened knowledge of wine pairing and table seng in a fine dining environment.

Recreation Agent

Hawks Cay Resort
12.2011 - 08.2015

Organized and led day camps at a major middle keys destination. Led resort wide activities and events for families staying at the resort. Developed strong customer service skills through frequent interaction with a diversity of guests

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
01.2016

Skills

  • Foodservice Management
  • Health Codes Compliance
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Vendor Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Supply Ordering
  • Wine and Liquor Knowledge
  • Labor Cost Control
  • Staff Supervision

Certification

TEFL Academy ,May 2020-Teaching english as a foreign language

TEFL Academy, june 2020 TESOL certification(teaching english to speakers of other languages)

WSET,May 2021 WSET level on wine and spirits certification

WSET October 2022-December 2022 WSET level two wine certification

WSET June 2022t Level one sake professional certification

Personal Information

SALES CONSULTANT

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Bar Manager/ Restaurant Supervisor

Delaware North
03.2023 - 08.2023

Certified Sales Consultant

Southern Glazer's Wine And Spirits
10.2021 - 02.2023

Food & Beverage Aendant

CASTAWAY WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
08.2015 - 01.2016

Bar Manager

TRANQUILITY BAY BEACH HOUSE RESORT
05.2015 - 10.2021

Recreation Agent

Hawks Cay Resort
12.2011 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science -

University of Central Florida
Joseph O'Connor