Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Proficient on POS systems:
*POSI
*MICROS
*ALOHA
Motivational Supervisor with history of effectively managing teams and overseeing operations. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement, implementing new processes, and fostering staff development. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and communication capabilities. Previous roles demonstrate significant positive impacts on workflow efficiency and team productivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Sodexo Live! @ Descanso Gardens
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
09.2024 - 01.2025
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and reducing waste.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Owner/Manager
Westside Comedy Club
08.2017 - 03.2020
Managed day-to-day business operations. Duties included (but were not limited to) creating and managing weekly staff schedules; preparing cash banks; running pre-service staff meetings; preparing showroom for service; running lighting and sound; running all sales reports ; writing EOD reports; batching credit cards; performing voids and other POS related functions as needed; etc.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Onboarded; trained; and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Interacted with vendors and evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Established foundational processes for business operations. (Created original employee manual).
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
Events Planner
Reunion Surf Bar
05.2011 - 06.2017
Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Drew up event proposals and contracts.
Was in charge of collecting all event deposits and balances.
Managed event logistics and operations. These duties included, (but were not limited to) working with chefs and bartenders to create personalized menus; meeting with outside vendors such as DJs, decorators, photo booth operators, etc. ; Greeting clients and performing walk- throughs of space.
Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings (from 15- 250 guests).
Head Server/Events Team Coordinator
Gotham Comedy Club
03.2001 - 04.2011
Expressed leadership to serving staff while offering excellent customer service to guests. Duties included (but were not limited to) training all new staff; monitoring sales reports; performing voids and other POS functions as needed; attending weekly management meetings; etc.
Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations, in fast paced high- volume venue.
Maintained and distributed event orders.
Drove excellent guest service for events and conducted evaluations after completion.
Assisted event manager in achieving revenue goals set for events and catering.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School of Performing Arts
New York, NY
06.1986
Skills
Team Oversight
Customer Relations
Contract Negotiation Expertise
Hiring and Staffing
Verbal and Written Communication
Staff Training
Staff Management
Articulate Communication
Operations Management
Balanced Work Ethic
Adaptable and Flexible
Inventory oversight
Policy enforcement
Workflow management
Conflict resolution
Decision-making
Additional Information
I am an actress and choreographer. My work can be seen in the Emmy nominated Amazon feature, "Sylvie's Love".