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Nichole Costello

Avalon,CA

Summary

Good Afternoon,

I am very interested in applying for the position (s) advertised recently. Please take a moment to review my resume . I am a previous Manager/Bookeeper of 22 years. I have restaurant experience in most areas; I.e. server, special events, management, some bar tending knowledge, as well as hospitality, Sales, and customer service. It would be a pleasure to hear back to discuss a new and exciting opportunity.

Thank you, Nichole Costello

310-909-6468

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospitality Aide

Overlooking Quality Of Several Vacation Homes
Bandon, OR
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted [Number] customers per [Timeframe] by welcoming guests to facility, addressing complaints and finding solutions to problems.
  • Tracked guest satisfaction surveys to recognize trends and create action plans for improving guest services.
  • Collaborated with various team members to meet guests' requests.
  • Established unique service goals to each venue to provide constant and excellent service.

Manager/ Bookeeper

Abes Liquor Store
Avalon, CA
12.1999 - 05.2019
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness
  • Completed payroll for 17 employees with QuickBooks
  • Provided management with feedback regarding employee performance and training needs
  • Trained new employees in specific job requirements
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue with QuickBooks

Manager/ Bookkeeper/ sales

The Landing Bar & Grille
Avalon, CA
07.1997 - 03.2002
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
  • Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Established and maintained positive work environment to enhance retention and productivity
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team of 20+ associates
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue with Peachtree Accounting
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness
  • Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
  • Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
  • Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department

Guest Services

Hermosa Hotel & Cottages
Avalon, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022

Guest services, Hospitality, Housekeeping

  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Provided exceptional service and assistance to guests upon check-in.
  • Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
  • Provided services efficiently and with high level of accuracy.
  • Prepared bills for customers and delivered to rooms on day of check-out.
  • Offered appropriate reservation options based on expected attendees when coordinating events.
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.

Education

GED -

North view High School
06.1996

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Financial management
  • Money handling abilities
  • People-oriented
  • Customer-oriented
  • Computer literate
  • Personable
  • Goal-oriented
  • POS systems knowledge
  • Positive and friendly
  • Quick learner
  • Restaurant Reservations
  • Room Key Issuance
  • Linen Replacements
  • Lobby Maintenance
  • Check in and Checkout Procedures
  • Basic Food Service
  • Cash Drawer Reconciliation
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Safe Food Handling Practices

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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REFERENCES

Mark Costello 310-569-2878

Kenneth J. Putnam 310-266-6081

Judy Rios 310-877-1322

Timeline

Guest Services

Hermosa Hotel & Cottages
09.2021 - 04.2022

Manager/ Bookeeper

Abes Liquor Store
12.1999 - 05.2019

Manager/ Bookkeeper/ sales

The Landing Bar & Grille
07.1997 - 03.2002

Hospitality Aide

Overlooking Quality Of Several Vacation Homes
02.2019 - 12.2019

GED -

North view High School

REFERENCES

Mark Costello 310-569-2878

Kenneth J. Putnam 310-266-6081

Judy Rios 310-877-1322

Nichole Costello