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Linda Stoddard

Lakeland,Florida

Summary

An opportunity with a dynamic company to utilize my experience, training and background, with the potential for further professional growth. My references will confirm high leadership skills and teamwork. I welcome challenges and work toward a quick permanent solution to meet them. I give 100 % of myself to my job and to company satisfaction.

Excellent communications abilities, interacting effectively with employees, management and customers. Anticipating the needs of those I work for, striving for 100% satisfaction. A strong motivator with the knack of utilizing individual needs. Personnel experience in, training, rating, analyzing and evaluating.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Server Assistant

Greek Diners
Lakeland, FL
03.2019 - 05.2024
  • Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
  • Delivered customer orders promptly and with attention to accuracy and satisfaction.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area by routinely sweeping floors, wiping surfaces, and removing trash.
  • Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, such as accommodating last-minute reservations or handling unexpected guest requests, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism under pressure.
  • Refilled drinks and condiments and restocked serving areas to minimize delays.
  • Enhanced customer dining experience by promptly clearing tables and efficiently resetting them for new guests.
  • Received consistent positive feedback from both customers and management for exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellent service.

Contract Laborer

Linda Stoddard
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2012 - 02.2019

Taxes, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, IT

  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through proactive problem-solving and open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Provided valuable input during planning stages, contributing to the successful execution of complex projects.

Baretender

Bricktown Brewery
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2012 - 01.2019
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Payroll Manager/VP of Purchasing

Accord Interests
Oklahoma City
09.2011 - 12.2012
  • Payroll for over 200 employees, Benefits, Insurance Enrollment, Purchasing for multiple entities, AP, AR, Credit Card Recs, Bank Recs, Budget Projections, Rent Rolls

Assistant General Manger

Chili's Restaurant & Pub
Oklahoma City
07.2008 - 08.2011
  • Scheduling, Weekly Inventory, Community involvement (i.e
  • St Jude's Cancer Research as well as giving back to local schools), Budget Projections, Increasing Sales, Training, Training other Management, P&L, Payroll, Hiring, G&L and Marketing

General Manager

Garfield's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2006 - 07.2008
  • Scheduling, Inventory, Ordering for restaurant, payroll, invoicing, customer relations and food and liquor cost
  • Budget, Profit & Loss, General Ledger and Marketing
  • Holding overall responsibility for the operation of restaurant

Accounts Payable

Valir Health
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2004 - 07.2006
  • Effectively paid invoices for 12 different companies
  • Reconciled statements
  • Cleared up any discrepancies with vendors

Payroll Manager

Orthopedic & Reconstructive Center
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2002 - 11.2004
  • Effectively took care of payroll for 600 employees, including entering payroll manually, cutting checks and direct deposits, along with the ACH to bank
  • Handled the benefits for same 600 employees, including sign up, additions and deletions
  • Assisted accounts payable for four sister companies.

Service Manager

TGI Friday's
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2001 - 09.2002
  • Run front house of restaurant with over 100 employees
  • Oversee bar area
  • Multi faceted in scheduling, budgeting etc
  • Extremely focused on Guest satisfaction
  • Responsible for the training and continuing education of in store trainers and new store openers.

Assistant Manger

Garfield's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2000 - 08.2001
  • Scheduling, Inventory, Ordering for restaurant, payroll, invoicing, customer relations and food and liquor cost.

Assistant General Manager

Garfield's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
09.1996 - 08.2001
  • Continued the responsibilities of Assistant Manger as well as Budget, Profit & Loss, General Ledger and Marketing.

Hourly Manager

Garfield's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
09.1998 - 09.1999
  • Scheduling, Keeping track of money, PRI, LRI and supervisor over 30 employees

Waitress/Certified Trainer/Shift Leader

Garfield's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
09.1997 - 09.1998
  • Wait tables
  • Effectively trained over 20 employees to obtain the best possible crew for the store
  • Schedule employees.

Waitress/Floor Supervisor

Garfield's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
08.1997 - 09.1997
  • Wait tables
  • No longer need a floor supervisor, slow season.

Waitress

Garfield's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
01.1997 - 08.1997
  • Waited Tables.

Waitress/Floor Supervisor

Garfield's Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
09.1996 - 01.1997
  • Waitress/Floor Supervisor

Education

Math - Mathematics

Oklahoma University
Norman, OK
05.2007

Specialist In Psychology - Psychology

Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2005

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive and Friendly Attitude
  • Willing to Learn
  • Customer Service
  • Responsible and Trustworthy

Timeline

Server Assistant

Greek Diners
03.2019 - 05.2024

Baretender

Bricktown Brewery
03.2012 - 01.2019

Contract Laborer

Linda Stoddard
01.2012 - 02.2019

Payroll Manager/VP of Purchasing

Accord Interests
09.2011 - 12.2012

Assistant General Manger

Chili's Restaurant & Pub
07.2008 - 08.2011

General Manager

Garfield's Restaurant
07.2006 - 07.2008

Accounts Payable

Valir Health
11.2004 - 07.2006

Payroll Manager

Orthopedic & Reconstructive Center
09.2002 - 11.2004

Service Manager

TGI Friday's
09.2001 - 09.2002

Assistant Manger

Garfield's Restaurant
07.2000 - 08.2001

Hourly Manager

Garfield's Restaurant
09.1998 - 09.1999

Waitress/Certified Trainer/Shift Leader

Garfield's Restaurant
09.1997 - 09.1998

Waitress/Floor Supervisor

Garfield's Restaurant
08.1997 - 09.1997

Waitress

Garfield's Restaurant
01.1997 - 08.1997

Assistant General Manager

Garfield's Restaurant
09.1996 - 08.2001

Waitress/Floor Supervisor

Garfield's Restaurant
09.1996 - 01.1997

Math - Mathematics

Oklahoma University

Specialist In Psychology - Psychology

Rose State College
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