Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Training
Promotion
Daily Tasks
Strive For New Ideas
Organization Skills
Adaptability
Leadership Skills
Customer Complaint Handling
Work Preference
Years In Restaurant Business
References
Timeline
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Nicole Davinroy

Nicole Davinroy

St. Jacob,IL

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Local Store Marketer, Key Hourly Manager

Texas Roadhouse
08.2017 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering pipeline of future leaders within organization
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within workplace, resulting in inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
  • Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
  • Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads.
  • Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within industry sector.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Bartender and Bar Trainer

Cardinals Nation Restaurant and Bar
02.2014 - 08.2017
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Contributed to positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal cocktail menus that attracted new clientele while retaining regulars.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures such as portion control guidelines, reducing overall expenses without sacrificing quality.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
  • Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.

Bar Supervisor

Edward Jones Dome
07.2014 - 03.2015
  • Managed nightly closing duties including reconciling cash registers and preparing deposits while maintaining strict security measures.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing efficient bar operations and service standards.
  • Completed bar opening and closing procedures.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers through attentive listening skills, contributing to repeat business.
  • Maintained clean and organized bar environment to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally and efficiently to maintain positive reputation for establishment.
  • Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
  • Handled $50,000 cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness, and loyalty with owners.
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared nightly deposits.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Implemented cash handling procedures to minimize discrepancies in register transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Promoted responsible alcohol consumption by enforcing house policies regarding age limits and intoxication levels among patrons.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.

Education

GED -

SWIC, Granite City
08.2006

GED Certificate

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Sales Strategies
  • Project Planning
  • Sales expertise
  • Social Media Management
  • Database Management
  • Promotional planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Quick to adjust to new environment
  • Able to multi-task various positions
  • Great computer skills, type 50-60 wpm
  • Customer Engagement
  • Mobile marketing
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Promotion
  • Corporate Communications

Certification

E-Pride

BASSET

E-Tips

Training

-6 month LSM training

-LSM workshops

Promotion

-LSM promotion with Texas Roadhouse June 2020

-Bar Supervisor promotion within DNC 2014

Daily Tasks

  • Community outreach by food runs
  • Booking fundraisers and community events
  • Reviewing applicants on people matter
  • Setting up and conducting interviews
  • Reference checks for potential new hires
  • Creating digital marketing strategies
  • Promotional action plans and execution
  • Building database
  • Enter data such as invoices in computer and file cabinets
  • Tracking sales; daily and weekly
  • ROI tracking daily and weekly
  • Sales projection and goals
  • Operational Standards
  • Proper cash handling
  • Aloha configuration, Menu Link, .Net, PowerBi

Strive For New Ideas

Fun on the job

Competitive nature

See opportunities in changes

Organization Skills

Well organized with office work and paperwork

Adaptability

Adapt to my surroundings quickly

Leadership Skills

Excellent leadership skills, takes full responsibility for actions

Customer Complaint Handling

Able to handle customer complaints and correct the situation without making the situation worse, fix the problem so there is no problem

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs

Years In Restaurant Business

21

References

  • Deanna Seals, 618-310-4652 (cell), Current manager/co-worker
  • Michelle Fellner, 618-977-1127 (cell), Former manager/co-worker
  • Abby Nelson, 618-381-3151 (cell), Former co-worker/bartender
  • Lisa Cowles, 618-973-5308 (cell), Long time former co-work/supervisor
  • Dave King, 314-750-6963 (cell), Former manager

Timeline

Local Store Marketer, Key Hourly Manager - Texas Roadhouse
08.2017 - Current
Bar Supervisor - Edward Jones Dome
07.2014 - 03.2015
Bartender and Bar Trainer - Cardinals Nation Restaurant and Bar
02.2014 - 08.2017
SWIC - GED,

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Achieved LSM of the year nomination in 2022 that took me to Dallas, TX. Building sales by building community partnerships.
  • Achieved LSM of the Quarter numerous time since 2020.
Nicole Davinroy