Sarah Griffith
Cayce,SC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate entry level welder with over 15 years of workforce experience in multiple fields. Dedicated to being positively impactful to productivity in the workplace & of constant service to a team environment. A reliable, organized, and adaptable employee of sound judgement who excels at creative thinking, performing well under stress, and holding my work to a high personal standard.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting General Manager
Novavon, LLC
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed a successful bar & event venue concept, d.b.a
- Sugey's Bar, from a blank slate in cooperation with the business ownership
- Served as creative director of all menu development, environmental design, merchandising and event planning
- Hired and trained all staff in all positions
- Responsible for routine maintenance of all equipment and facilities
- Streamlined operations with the introduction of innovative process improvements, resulting in reduced costs and expanded customer reach
- Excelled at troubleshooting to maintain a safe work environment and customer satisfaction
- Tended bar full-time in addition to all managerial tasks
- Expanded market share for clients by implementing effective business development tactics.
Licensed Field Underwriter
Symmetry Financial Group
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked for nationally licensed individual insurance brokers for 30+ A-rated carriers
- Provided financial education and assistance to clients & families with unique medical conditions
- Supported review process for new and renewal business
- Determined, documented, and communicated insurance policy conditions to clients
- Analyzed credit, income, compliance, medical documents and identification during underwriting process
- Controlled loss by assessing risk, conducting system analysis, and recommending policy solutions & alternatives.
General Manager
Cutty's Elliotborough Establishment
10.2014 - 09.2022
- Oversaw all operations & employee management of the bar
- Implement extensive event programming and handling all marketing & social media, including content creation, advertisement, and communication with local media outlets
- Created a welcoming atmosphere through continual involvement with local aid organizations, supporting the local arts, underground music and culinary scenes through organizing & hosting concerts, fundraising events, pop up dinners, art shows, and markets
- Key planner and organizer for festivals with 1000+ attendees
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, scheduling and contract negotiations with suppliers and event collaborators
- Adapted bar's operations through pandemic to meet evolving needs and concerns of employees, customers, and partnerships while maintaining a thriving business
- Built a stage and learned live sound & light technician skills to successfully expand the business into a live music venue
- Developed and maintained loyal relationships with customers and suppliers through account development and compassionate communication
- Maximized efficiency & a healthy work environment by coaching and mentoring personnel on safety principles, industry practices, personal development, company procedures and technology systems
- Successfully resolved HR challenges, implemented harm reduction training for all staff
- Oversaw maintenance & repair, excelled at creative solutions when faced with unexpected operations obstacles
- Drove year-over-year revenue growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Assistant Manager
Mooshead Saloon
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records in high volume bar atmosphere
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet service demands
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
Education
900 Hour Advance Welder Program, Welding -
ArcLabs Welding School
Columbia, SC08.2024
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology -
New York University
New York, NY05.2014
Skills
- Reliable, self-directed, and motivated worker
- Receptive to direction and constructive feedback
- Innovative ability to develop ideas & projects in a collaborative environment
- Strong deductive & spatial reasoning skills, both a mathematical & creative thinker
- Problem anticipation and resolution, troubleshooting and solution-oriented
- Meticulous attention to detail
Timeline
Consulting General Manager
Novavon, LLC
01.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Field Underwriter
Symmetry Financial Group
09.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Mooshead Saloon
05.2015 - 09.2015
General Manager
Cutty's Elliotborough Establishment
10.2014 - 09.2022
900 Hour Advance Welder Program, Welding -
ArcLabs Welding School
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology -
New York University