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Education
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Patrick Neely

Restauranter
La Grange,GA
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Pat Neely
Patrick Neely

Summary

Skilled Journalist with 15year history conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms.

Seasoned possessing outstanding source cultivation and maintenance skills. Researched and pursued potential leads to identify breaking news stories before delivery to live audiences. Confident and resourceful person with high creativity levels.

Friendly News Anchor with 16years of broadcasting experience. Well-versed in TV Broadcasting and writing dynamic, hard-hitting scripts for unique reporting. Committed to accuracy and incorporating feedback from editors and fans to increase ratings.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dynamic Supervisor and Trainer with extensive list of successes elevating operations across diverse food service organizations. Skilled in building and retaining talented teams by establishing collaborative work environments. Dedicated to maintaining impeccable service areas with focus on optimizing individual experiences and brand loyalty. Service-centric Restaurant Supervisor with 30 years of experience overseeing operations of diverse food services establishments. Skilled in providing team members with the leadership, support, guidance and motivation to succeed. Effective in promoting commitment to patron satisfaction, retention and referrals. Focused on ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and quality standards Talented kitchen leader offer over 40years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Practiced food services professional and leader with 30years of experience overseeing the performance of hosting, waiting and kitchen teams of up to 140 members. Experienced in development of procedural manuals and training guides. Skilled in handling guest complaints and special requests diplomatically. Astute at combining product knowledge with advanced understanding of best service practices. Experienced restauranteur bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist 100s customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike. Hardworking culinary professional bringing proven experience in high-volume dining restaurants. Manages multiple covers while motivating and supervising cooking teams. Innovative and resourceful team player with expertise in creative menu development. Successful at keeping kitchen operations moving quickly and accurately to produce high-quality, attractive dishes that meet guest and business demands. Knowledgeable about labor and inventory controls, recipe development and menu planning. Astute supervisor dedicated to comprehensive leadership for cutting costs and maximizing quality. Great multitasker with training in Restaurant/Area management and extensive experience in food service. Committed to enhancing customer experiences while cutting overall costs. Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach. Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history of innovative dishes, effective leadership and maximized productivity.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

FoodNetwork

TV Host
09.2007 - 12.2016

Job overview

Hos

  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
  • Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
  • Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.

Neely’s BBQ

Restaurant Owner
02.1988 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
  • Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 135.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
  • Ran 7 concessions in the NBA area, FedEX Forum
  • Operated Catering Business

Education

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

from Business Administration
09.1985

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Story Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Digital Content Management
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • TV Broadcasting
  • Marketing Programs
  • Learning Strategies
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Industry Trends
  • Live Event Coverage
  • Producing Schedules
  • Profit Margins
  • Special Events
  • Team Meetings
  • Operational Improvements
  • Teleprompter Use
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Public Service
  • Current Events
  • Community Events
  • Working with Advertisers
  • Quality Assurance
  • Title Management
  • Show Planning
  • Commercial Recording
  • Entertainment Content
  • Crew Monitoring
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Project Requirements
  • Time Management
  • Event Coverage
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communications Strategies
  • Social Media Content
  • Promotional Announcements
  • Performance Strategies
  • Active Listening and Communication
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Microsoft Word
  • Interview Guests
  • Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
  • Sales Administration
  • Equipment Selection
  • Feedback Incorporation
  • Researching

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
  • Supervised team of Number staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Timeline

TV Host

FoodNetwork
09.2007 - 12.2016

Restaurant Owner

Neely’s BBQ
02.1988 - 10.2015

Austin Peay State University

from Business Administration
Patrick NeelyRestauranter