Meaghan McConnell
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Adaptable professional, new to the Cincinnati area. With a stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Front Porch Bar & Grill
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers.
Salon Manager
Lashed Beauty Bar
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
- Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales.
- Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases, and shelf stock.
- Scheduled employees to maintain adequate coverage during business hours.
Assistant Manager
First Watch
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Front Desk Receptionist
Dr. Cutler
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Marlay House
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
Financial Assistant
BayCare
02.2011 - 10.2019
- Helped uninsured patients at the hospital get their medical bills covered. So they could spend their time in the hospital focusing on getting better, not worried about how they would pay for treatment.
- Applied patients for Medicare, Medicaid, insurance through the Affordable Care Act, Food Stamps.
- Helped find affordable or free medication, for those in need.
- Ran a county granted program to help the uninsured youth of Hillsborough County.
Education
High School Diploma -
Howard W Blake High School
Tampa, FL06.2007
Skills
- Beer, Wine and Cocktails
- Health Code Compliance
- Error Identification
- Ordering Bar Supplies
- Aloha POS
- Forecast Preparation
- Classic Cocktails
- Attending Multiple Customers
- Safe Serving Knowledge
- Cash Register Operation
- Patron Experiences
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Anticipating Guest Needs
Timeline
Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Front Porch Bar & Grill
09.2022 - 11.2023
Salon Manager
Lashed Beauty Bar
09.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager
First Watch
09.2021 - 09.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
Dr. Cutler
03.2021 - 09.2021
Bartender/Assistant Manager
The Marlay House
10.2019 - 03.2021
Financial Assistant
BayCare
02.2011 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Howard W Blake High School
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