Karl Burke

• Load materials and product into package processing equipment
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials
• Obtain, move, and sort products, containers, and orders, using hand tools
• Cleaned up debris in neighborhoods and local areas aer Hurricane Katrina
• Hands-on experience in grass cutting, general ground maintenance and landscaping activities
• Reconized in the TImes Picayune newspaper

- Led daily operations of a high-volume restaurant, driving increased profitability and overall performance.

- Recruited and trained a team of staff, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing customer service.

- Developed and implemented efficient inventory management practices, minimizing food waste.

- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, resulting in successful inspections and certifications.

- Spearheaded marketing initiatives that boosted foot traffic and overall sales during peak seasons.

• Drive marketing initiatives to increase product visabiltiy and market performance
• Create product positioning and messaging to dierentiate products in market
• Develop strategy and manage market communications that drives product demand

• Greeted an average 100 guest per day at the door and escorted them to their tables
• Organized and scheduled reservations for 30+ customers daily both over the phone and online
• Provided attentive and professional customer service and fostered warm relationships with repeat customers
• Assisted in preparing the dining area ahead of each service
• Received training in execellence and standards by Forbes

• Cold-called prosepective customes to build relationships
• Maintained productive relationships with existing customers
• Set up pick up and delivery dates for shippers and receivers
• Comprehensive training in the transportation industry establishing my own book of business with customers, motor carriers, shippers and receivers

• Prepared price quotations, delivery dates and service obligations
• Performed all related duties to setting up client functions
• Familirized established accounts with new products and developments
• Responded to and resolved account queries and problems in accordance with company policy
• Maintained over 60 client relationships

• Managed complex calenders, faciltiated communications and logistics
• Responded to over 20 emails daily and other correspondence to enhance business processes
• Produced accurate oice files, updated spreadsheets and made presentations to boost team eiciency

• Delivered orders to customers at counters, tables and homes and packaged to go items into bags
• Took neccesary steps to meet customer needs and eectively resolved food service issues
• Assisted management with monthly inventory controle and weekly stock ordering