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Karie Seremetis

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Previous business owner/entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry performing such roles as serving, bartending and managing to owning/operating, finances, payroll and business/market profitability

Experienced business professional with strong focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver impactful results. Skilled in leadership, financial management, and customer relationship building. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CO-OWNER/OPERATOR

MOVING WATERS MASSAGE
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed staff and independent contractors for full-service beachside spa
  • Provided all financial record keeping, payroll, inventory management of products, etc.
  • Provided high-quality service for all customers to ensure a top-notch, relaxing experience in a competitive market

CO-OWNER/OPERATOR

NEW ENGLAND SUBS
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Built business from the ground up, including all marketing, furnishings, equipment, menu development, vendor contracts, suppliers etc.
  • Managed and trained staff for popular sandwich shop, adhering to customer wants and market industry
  • Provided all financial record keeping, payroll, inventory management, portion control, food costs

CO-OWNER/OPERATOR

G ULTRA LOUNGE
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw/managed staff of 15+ employees at very busy night club/bar in Downtown Melbourne
  • Provided bartending and bar-backing services while managing beverage inventory, music vendors, entertainment, etc.
  • Handled all financial record keeping, payroll, POS system and troubleshooting

SERVER/BARTENDER

THE COVE
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Prepare food and beverages in a timely manner
  • Interacted with customers, trained new staff
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining room and kitchen
  • Managed busy bar for hundreds of customers during weekend shifts/events
  • Set up and break down bar following shift

CO-OWNER/OPERATOR

THE COVE
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Managed and trained staff of employees including kitchen, wait and host staff for full-service restaurant
  • Supervised the maintenance and cleaning of dining room, bar area, kitchen, overall facility
  • Exceptional people skills helped ensure an enjoyable experience for regular customers as well as new customers
  • Managed/directed back of house and front of house staff
  • Ensured strong revenue by launching new specials, menu development, positive team environment
  • Handled all ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, coupons, advertising for business
  • Performed regular bookkeeping, financials, payroll, POS settings, etc.

SERVER/BARTENDER

LOBSTER SHANTY
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Provide efficient and quality service to customers in peak hours
  • Served/bartended in high-volume, waterfront destination restaurant
  • Trained incoming employees while also providing quality service to customers in fast-paced environment

Education

High School -

Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley, California
01.1996

Skills

  • Extensive experience surrounding the ins and outs of the restaurant industry
  • Worked way up from serving, tending bar and managing to operating/co-owning numerous restaurants, small businesses and nightclubs in the Space Coast area
  • Team player, reliable, friendly, adaptable, takes direction well
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Takes initiative, always moving, cleaning, learning
  • Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to lead and manage large group of employees while focusing on their individual strengths and abilities
  • Excellent customer communication and problem-solving skills
  • High proficiency in POS-based systems
  • Provided financials, bookkeeping, record keeping for various small and large-scale businesses
  • Strive for perfection and a positive experience for each and every customer
  • Most recently, job experience includes child care and completing real estate sales documentation, contracts and paperwork for high-volume Brevard County Realtor
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Driven and determined
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Customer relations
  • Entrepreneurial personality
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

CO-OWNER/OPERATOR

MOVING WATERS MASSAGE
01.2015 - 01.2017

CO-OWNER/OPERATOR

NEW ENGLAND SUBS
01.2013 - 01.2014

CO-OWNER/OPERATOR

G ULTRA LOUNGE
01.2012 - 01.2013

SERVER/BARTENDER

THE COVE
01.2005 - 01.2007

CO-OWNER/OPERATOR

THE COVE
01.2001 - 01.2005

SERVER/BARTENDER

LOBSTER SHANTY
01.1996 - 01.2000

High School -

Apple Valley High School

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