Professional with strong background in hospitality management, ready to drive operational excellence and elevate guest satisfaction. Adept at team collaboration, leading staff to meet and exceed goals, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and maintaining high standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
09.2024 - Current
Streamlined daily operations, enhancing service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Enhanced customer engagement strategies, resulting in increased repeat business and positive reviews.
Coordinated successful small-scale events such as corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, and fundraisers, ensuring seamless execution from planning through completion.
Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
Increased sales during off-peak hours by creating and promoting special offers.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Organized successful special events that contributed to increased sales figures.
Front Desk Receptionist
Krah Family Dentistry
04.2024 - 09.2024
Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing patient inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions.
Communicated with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing appointment scheduling and confirmations.
Handled patient complaints quickly and professionally to restore patient confidence and prevent loss of clientele.
Food and Beverage Manager
Southpointe Golf Club
07.2023 - 04.2024
Designed overall floorplans and coordinated modifications for events and special reservations.
Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts.
Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
Improved customer satisfaction by implementing innovative food and beverage menu options.
Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
Coordinated special events, overseeing logistics from planning to execution.
Bar Manager
157 Lounge
10.2019 - 06.2023
Developed and implemented bartender training programs, policies, and procedures
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas
Resolved escalated customer complaints to maximize satisfaction and loyalty
Poured wine, beer, and cocktails for patrons
Managed schedules of team of 20 personnel to keep shifts properly staffed.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Hospitality and Event Management
Kent State University
05.2023
Skills
Guest relations
Team leadership and supervision
Deadline management
Event coordination
Customer service
Problem-solving
Certification
CPR certified
SERV safe certified
TIPS certified
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
09.2024 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Krah Family Dentistry
04.2024 - 09.2024
Food and Beverage Manager
Southpointe Golf Club
07.2023 - 04.2024
Bar Manager
157 Lounge
10.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science Degree - Hospitality and Event Management