Moody Fuqua
Dallas,TX
Summary
Hardworking Server/Bartender with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Bartender
Partenope
Dallas, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
Art Department Assistant
RTR Financial Services
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase requested items within budget.
- Built and painted various scenic elements such as furniture, backdrops.
- Facilitated communication between cast and crew members and the Art Department team.
- Attended production meetings to provide updates about the progress of the art department tasks.
- Transported large objects from one location to another using appropriate vehicles or equipment.
- Developed creative ideas and concepts in partnership with art director.
Art Department Assistant
RTR Media
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase requested items within budget.
- Facilitated communication between cast and crew members and the Art Department team.
- Attended production meetings to provide updates about the progress of the art department tasks.
- Transported large objects from one location to another using appropriate vehicles or equipment.
- Developed creative ideas and concepts in partnership with art director.
- Built and painted various scenic elements such as furniture, backdrops.
Production Assistant
IA Agency
Dallas, TX
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Facilitated the transport of equipment to set locations.
- Coordinated with vendors for rental equipment needs.
- Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
- Organized catering services for cast and crew during shoots.
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles used in shooting scenes.
Entertainment Director
Club Dada
Dallas, TX
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Organized and managed entertainment events for a variety of audiences.
- Developed promotional materials such as flyers, banners, and advertisements to promote upcoming events.
- Created budget plans for the entertainment department and monitored expenses throughout the year.
- Scheduled performers for events and negotiated contracts with talent agents.
- Supervised staff members who worked on-site at various events including sound technicians, lighting engineers, stagehands..
- Worked closely with marketing team to develop successful strategies that increased attendance at events.
- Oversaw all aspects of event planning including catering arrangements, decorations selection, audio and visual setup..
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth operations of large scale entertainment projects.
- Brainstormed new entertainment concepts and outlined details in presentations.
- Managed budget by controlling daily expenses and purchasing decisions.
- Established entertainment schedules for performances by planning space at selected time slots.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Skills
- Server Training
- Foodservice Techniques
- Food Sales And Promotion
- Effective Customer Upselling
- Menu Memorization
- Customer Service
- Patron Satisfaction
Certification
- TABC #9627292 8/15/23-8/14/25
- FOOD HANDLERS #245022 8/15/23-8/14/25
Accomplishments
- Dallas Observer Music Awards "Talent Buyer of The Year" 2016
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Partenope
11.2023 - Current
Art Department Assistant
RTR Financial Services
02.2023 - 07.2023
Art Department Assistant
RTR Media
02.2022 - 07.2022
Production Assistant
IA Agency
07.2020 - 01.2022
Entertainment Director
Club Dada
04.2016 - 03.2020
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