Marlowe Tavares
Cranston,RI
Summary
Reliable, detail-oriented professional with 7+ years of customer-facing experience, seeking to transition into a remote sales, office, or administrative support role. Skilled at building client relationships, managing multiple priorities in fast-paced settings, and delivering consistent, high-quality service. A strong communicator and self-starter who learns new systems quickly — well suited to independent, remote work.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Capri
Providence, RI
07.2023 - 07.2026
- Sourced and negotiated pricing with seafood, liquor, and beverage vendors, securing competitive deals to maximize profitability.
- Built and maintained strong vendor relationships through regular calls and coordination, ensuring reliable, high-quality supply.
- Partnered with ownership to price menu items strategically, balancing cost, quality, and customer value.
- Monitored vendor pricing and market trends to continually identify cost-saving opportunities and protect margins.
Management Team Member
Carmine's
New Bedford, MA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw front-of-house operations, including staff scheduling and daily service standards for servers and bartenders.
- Coached and held servers and bartenders accountable to service standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality guest experiences.
- Delivered detail-oriented, professional service in a fine-dining environment, managing guest needs with discretion and care.
- Applied strong product knowledge of wine and fine dining to support both staff and guests with informed recommendations.
Head Instructor
Community Boating Center
New Bedford, MA
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Led instruction and curriculum delivery for groups of children ages 5–12, translating detailed material into clear, engaging lessons.
- Supervised and mentored program participants and staff, ensuring safety, structure, and smooth daily operations.
- Communicated regularly with parents and colleagues to coordinate schedules and proactively resolve concerns.
- Built and maintained organized systems for daily program logistics, opening/closing procedures, and recordkeeping.
Education
Business (Some College) -
Bristol Community College
New Bedford, MA05-2023
High school diploma - undefined
Dana Hall School
Wellesley, MA05-2021
Skills
- Customer Service & Client Relations
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- POS & Data Entry Systems
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish - Intermediate
English - Fluent
Timeline
Sales Manager
Capri
07.2023 - 07.2026
Management Team Member
Carmine's
08.2022 - 06.2023
Head Instructor
Community Boating Center
06.2017 - 08.2022
High school diploma - undefined
Dana Hall School
Business (Some College) -
Bristol Community College