Patrick Kazmer
Mesa,AZ
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Results-driven sales and hospitality professional with over 4 years in high-volume restaurant and life insurance environments. Expertise in consultative selling, relationship building, and upselling, ensuring positive customer experiences. Effectively manages customer interactions and guides clients through purchasing decisions, consistently achieving business and sales objectives.
Work History
Life Insurance Broker
Family First Life
Tempe, AZ
04.2026 - Current
- Advised clients on life insurance options, aligning coverage with financial goals and family protection needs.
- Maintaining control of conversation with questions
- Addressed customer objections effectively to facilitate sales
- Make it an emotional sale by finding the painpoint and providing the solution to the problem
- Maintained CRM records, tracking client interactions, policy status, and pending actions.
- Coordinated underwriting requirements, collecting documentation and supporting accurate application submission.
- Managed lead follow-up, appointment scheduling, and pipeline activity to maintain consistent sales flow.
- Evaluated client needs and recommended suitable policies through structured discovery conversations.
Server
Sexy Roman
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Consistently ranked as the top-performing server in the restaurant, generating the highest sales and maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.
- Take detailed food and beverage orders, provide informed menu spiels, and course meals effectively.
- Greeted guests with cocktail recommendations and an overview of restaurant concept to enhance initial dining experience.
- Take detailed food and beverage orders, provide informed menu spiels, and serve meals effectively.
- Recommended wine pairings based on guest preferences and menu selections to elevate meal enjoyment.
- Cleared, crumbed, and marked tables between courses to maintain optimal cleanliness and presentation.
Server/bartender
SoSoBa Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Delivered dual-role service as server and bartender in a lively, modern dining setting.
- Greeted guests, ran food, and managed full tables during busy service while ensuring smooth bar operations.
- Processed orders and transactions using Revel POS and reconciled till and tips at end of shift for accurate reporting.
- Maintained clean, organized environment through efficient pre-bussing and collaboration with team.
- Maintained a clean, organized environment through efficient pre-bussing and teamwork.
Server
Red Lobster
Phoenix, AZ
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided efficient, friendly table service to enhance guest satisfaction in high-volume casual dining environment.
- Coordinated food running and promoted daily specials to elevate guest experience.
- Ensured clean, organized tables through consistent pre-bussing and bussing efforts.
Busser
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to support front-of-house team operations.
- Pre-bussed tables and refilled drinks, ensuring prompt and courteous service to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Assisted with food running and boxing meals for takeout while performing deep-cleaning tasks during closing shifts.
Busser
Pinnacle Grille
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Cleared and reset tables, swept floors to maintain cleanliness and enhance guest experience.
- Supported food runners, refilled drinks, prepared beverages, and engaged guests to ensure seamless service.
- Performed deep cleaning and organized tasks to uphold high restaurant standards and ensure a welcoming environment.
Education
HVAC
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ12-2024
Buiness
GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
High school
Cactus Shadows High School
Cave Creek, AZ05-2019
Skills
- Relationship management
- Upselling strategies
- Client management
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Sales strategies
- Resilience and persistence
- Guest engagement
- Menu memorization
- Wine service
Certification
Food Handlers Card, Low GWP Refrigerant Safety: A2L Refrigerants, Title 4 Basic, EPA Universal Certification, Life Insurance License
Timeline
Life Insurance Broker
Family First Life
04.2026 - Current
Server
Sexy Roman
05.2025 - Current
Server/bartender
SoSoBa Phoenix
12.2022 - 03.2025
Server
Red Lobster
11.2021 - 07.2022
Busser
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
01.2020 - 07.2020
Busser
Pinnacle Grille
09.2019 - 04.2020
High school
Cactus Shadows High School
HVAC
GateWay Community College
Buiness
GateWay Community College
Work authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer