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Server

Michele Hession Conaboy

Broomall,PA

Summary

My goal is to use my professional and personal marketing skills to further advance the sales and placement of specific sponsored product. Dependable Bartender/server successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management. Ramp Certified

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/ Server

Tavola Restaurant, The Springfield Country Club
01.2013 - Current
  • Delaware County’s newest outdoor dining facility
  • Responsibilities include excellent and high volume service in both bartending and server duties.

Boyler Room
01.2012 - 01.2013

The Boyler Room
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Day time bartender/server for busy South Street pub.

St. Stephens Green
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Weekend bartender with tremendous knowledge of craft beer and overall operations.

Table 31
01.2008 - 01.2010

Table
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Daytime bartender from Monday through Friday for this high end, high volume Center City Restaurant
  • Also substituted as banquet bartender for fast paced events.

Managing Partner Manager

09.2006 - 01.2008
  • For high volume, upscale Piano Bar
  • In addition to performing all managerial duties, I am responsible for planning events, Marketing and promotions.

Cascamorto
01.2006 - 01.2008

Managing partner

Cascamorto, Philadelphia's Premier Piano Bar
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • And bartender
  • Responsibilities include everything to making a bar operate
  • In addition to daily scheduling, I was responsible for purchasing product, book keeping, hiring, inventory, advertising, event planning and bartending.

General Manager

Jolly's Piano Bar
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Responsibilities include customer relations, planning events, managing staff, inventory control and overall product sales.

Locust Rendezvous Bar
01.2000 - 01.2003

Aspen Street Tavern
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • I was the owner and operator of a successful bar/restaurant in central Philadelphia
  • The Aspen Street Tavern contributed to many crucial fundraisers such and MS Society, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and Muscular Dystrophy
  • I planned and executed all events including local and national sponsorship.

Production Events Coordinator

MTV Networks
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • I was in charge of all National on-air and off-air promotions for both the Network and the local radio stations
  • I also planned all live televised events
  • My responsibilities included booking talent, scouting venues, ticketing, credentials, product placement, and advertising sales
  • In addition, I purchased all external concert tickets for clients and affiliates throughout the US
  • Finally, I planned all post show galas with the help of departmental budgets and corporate sponsorships.

Education

Bachelor of the Arts - Communication

Temple University
1995

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Syracuse University
1991

Skills

  • Table Setting Arrangements
  • Wine Service
  • Order Accuracy
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Food and Beverage Pairings
  • Check Payment Processing
  • Price Memorization
  • Food Sales and Promotion
  • Dining Customer Service
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Cash Handling
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Menu Memorization
  • Menu Presentation
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Pos Operation
  • Menu Item Recommendation
  • Item Promotion
  • Age Verification
  • Cool Under Pressure
  • Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
  • Glassware Polishing
  • Table Bussing
  • Table Preparation
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Cocktail Knowledge
  • Identification Requirements
  • Patron Experiences

Timeline

Bartender/ Server

Tavola Restaurant, The Springfield Country Club
01.2013 - Current

Boyler Room
01.2012 - 01.2013

The Boyler Room
01.2012 - 01.2013

St. Stephens Green
01.2008 - 01.2010

Table 31
01.2008 - 01.2010

Table
01.2008 - 01.2010

Managing Partner Manager

09.2006 - 01.2008

Cascamorto
01.2006 - 01.2008

Managing partner

Cascamorto, Philadelphia's Premier Piano Bar
01.2006 - 01.2008

General Manager

Jolly's Piano Bar
01.2003 - 01.2006

Locust Rendezvous Bar
01.2000 - 01.2003

Aspen Street Tavern
01.1997 - 01.2000

Production Events Coordinator

MTV Networks
01.1994 - 01.1998

Bachelor of the Arts - Communication

Temple University

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Syracuse University
Michele Hession Conaboy