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PAUL NICKULIS

Monroe,OH

Summary

Customer service professional with background in full-service restaurant and bar management, culinary, hospitality and customer satisfaction. I am a hardworking, motivated, and reliable employee that thrives in a fast paced customer-focused environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Installer, Field Measurer, Service Technician

Counter Solutions, By Lumbermen's Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
03.2021 - Current
  • Lead a team of installers to safely and efficiently install custom quartz and granite countertops, in commercial and residential areas
  • Knowledge of applications and software, including laser measuring and template drawings for CAD programs
  • Used many power tools and saws to precisely cut and seam custom quartz designs, as well as visited job sites for repairs and previous job issues
  • Maintained professional relationships with teams in different locations
  • Provided exceptional customer service with homeowners, dealers, and contractors.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Lead Bartender

March First Brands - Cincinnati Distilling
Milford, OH
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and serving guests in a friendly, positive manner.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local regulations and safety standards for alcoholic beverages.
  • Prepared mixed drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness of bar areas including wiping down surfaces and washing glassware.
  • Managed closing procedures including cash control, and properly and efficiently closing the restaurant.

Administration Manager / Front of House Manager

Thunderdome Restaurant Group- The Eagle
Cincinnati, OH
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Performed administrative duties in the restaurant, including weekly accounting and invoicing of items
  • Created and maintained employee files on multiple platforms
  • Performed onboarding duties of all employees and ensured necessary paperwork was completed timely
  • Navigated all areas of service (FoH and BoH) in the restaurant during peak volume times.

Service Manager

Thunderdome Restaurant Group- Maplewood Kitchen
Cincinnati, OH
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assisted the team with daily management tasks
  • Worked closely developing service team members, bartenders, and baristas
  • Responsible for creating weekly employee schedules to ensure labor cost goals are met
  • Responsible for ordering all necessary beer, liquor, and coffee items on a weekly basis.

Education

Graduated -

Colerain High School
01.2009

Skills

  • Administration
  • Management/training/coaching
  • Marketing
  • Computer Technology
  • Data Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Organization
  • Customer Service

Certification

ServeSafe Certified, 03/2020, 03/2025

Timeline

Lead Bartender

March First Brands - Cincinnati Distilling
04.2023 - 01.2024

Lead Installer, Field Measurer, Service Technician

Counter Solutions, By Lumbermen's Inc.
03.2021 - Current

Administration Manager / Front of House Manager

Thunderdome Restaurant Group- The Eagle
06.2019 - 03.2021

Service Manager

Thunderdome Restaurant Group- Maplewood Kitchen
05.2018 - 06.2019

Graduated -

Colerain High School

ServeSafe Certified, 03/2020, 03/2025

PAUL NICKULIS