Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Martika Gray

Patriot,IN
Martika Gray

Summary

Reliable and ambitious team player with an independent approach to handling high-volume customer loads. Well-versed in assisting wait staff with drinks and food orders. Excellent relationship-builder and multitasker always ready to support team and customer needs. Organized and dependable,Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to challenge and improve my career.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

G&C Construction

Business Owner/Operator
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversee business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Maintain computer and physical filing systems.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance
  • Track employee hours and pay weekly.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track
  • Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 120 pounds

G&C Construction

Laborer
06.2010 - Current

Job overview

This job started off being temporary and seasonal. I have worked for the company which belonged to my father since 2010 off and on. mostly summers. I now Own it.

  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
  • Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.

Rockies Bar & Grill

Bar Manager
09.2020 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Balancing daily registers, sales and bank deposits.

Rockies Bar & Grill

Lead Bartender
01.2016 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports, maintained accurate credit it card slips and balancing registers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations. conducting cut off when necessary.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends. Sometimes alone.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory

Rising Star Casino Resort - Rising Sun

Bartender
02.2013 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

M&M Tint And Tanning Salon

Sales Representative
11.2007 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Effectively sold significant overstock of inventory, reducing overhead and improving cash flow.
  • Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support.

Education

Beckfield College
Florence, KY

Certificate from Medical Assisting
05.2015

University Overview

Lawrenceburg High School
Lawrenceburg, IN

High School Diploma
05.2010

University Overview

Skills

  • Staff training/development
  • Inventory management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Business planning
  • Supply Ordering
  • Front of House Management
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Issue Resolution
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
  • Professional Relationships
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Heavy Labor
  • Concrete, Construction,
  • Retaining wall
  • Equipment operator

Certification

  • TIPS Training
  • Indiana Liquor License (IN-ATC) 1/5/2022-1/5/2025
  • Indiana Certified Server Training- 3/15/2022-3/15/2025


Additional Information

Additional Information

References.

  • Tonya Montgomery. 937-626-0197
  • Tiffani Jones. 512-906-0627
  • Gina Thinissuein. 812-290-4739

Timeline

Bar Manager
Rockies Bar & Grill
09.2020 - 08.2022
Business Owner/Operator
G&C Construction
09.2019 - Current
Lead Bartender
Rockies Bar & Grill
01.2016 - 08.2022
Bartender
Rising Star Casino Resort - Rising Sun
02.2013 - 01.2016
Laborer
G&C Construction
06.2010 - Current
Sales Representative
M&M Tint And Tanning Salon
11.2007 - 08.2010
Beckfield College
Certificate from Medical Assisting
Lawrenceburg High School
High School Diploma
Martika Gray