Owen Dingle
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, team coordination, event promotion and marketing. Extremely adept at problem-solving and interpersonal communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Chef
Boca Restaurant Group
11.2022 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in a world class, fast paced environment.
- Planned and executed over 40 technically advanced recipes.
- Started as assistant pastry chef and worked way up to managing the Garde Manger station.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated through multiple prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Trained 7 kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Assisted head chef in preparing and serving food.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to provide head chef with proper ingredients for dishes.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Worked with Chef de Partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
General Manager
Ransom Records
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed team of 12 multi-medium local artists.
- Organized photographers and videographers for event promotion.
- Spear-pointed the production of over 60 musical arrangements.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Organized proper rehearsal schedules to ensure successful events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
Bartender Shift Manager
Clifton Heights Tavern
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Bartender at high volume campus bar, $3500 - $4000 average gross sales per night.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Promoted company culture.
Event Coordinator/Promoter
NOVA Marketing Group
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Responsible for over $1,000,000 in added revenue for local businesses.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
Target Team Member
Target
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Specialized in sales of electronic merchandise.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
Canoe Expedition Leader
50 West Canoe And Kayak
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Guided groups of up to 25 people on scheduled tours.
- Informed tour members of safety risks associated with attractions, confirming customer security.
- Arranged for additional resources and personnel when needed to accommodate larger tour requests.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
- Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
Sales Associate
Trevor Furbay Bespoke Tailors
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Organized racks and displays to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
BBA - Marketing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Coaching
- Social Media Promotion
- Event Planning
- Media Industry Expertise
- Marketing
- Meeting Planning
- Special Events Planning
- Project Coordination
- Digital Sound Editing
- Team Collaboration
- Inventory Supervision
- Following Recipes
- Kitchen Management
Bands
Queen's Ransom - Founder and General Manager of Cincinnati based music production group. Collaborated with over 20 extremely talented multi-medium artists, and performed at a series of local venues and festivals. Organized a plethora of successful events and musical projects.
Sketches of Blue - Drummer and sound engineer for alternative rock band. Organized recording studio sessions with artists from different parts of the country.
Flame Fontayne - Manager for local rap artist Flame Fontayne. Organized studio recording sessions and developed timelines for music and product release.
Languages
Latin
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Chef
Boca Restaurant Group
11.2022 - Current
Bartender Shift Manager
Clifton Heights Tavern
06.2021 - 11.2022
Target Team Member
Target
06.2020 - 01.2021
General Manager
Ransom Records
01.2020 - 05.2023
Event Coordinator/Promoter
NOVA Marketing Group
08.2018 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Trevor Furbay Bespoke Tailors
01.2018 - 09.2018
Canoe Expedition Leader
50 West Canoe And Kayak
04.2016 - 04.2019
BBA - Marketing
University of Cincinnati
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