Perceptive and hospitable food and beverage professional with several years of experience creating profitable and inviting dining experiences for valued guests. Business-oriented fine-dining expert with constant focus on emerging trends and customer preferences. Committed to inspired leadership of service-oriented teams that cultivate loyal diners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Trio Club
Charleston, SC
11.2013 - Current
Provided excellent customer service by attending to guests' needs promptly and courteously.
Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
Enhanced sales and profit through improved management approaches and enhanced employee training on sales techniques.
Bartender, Bar-Back
The Silver Dollar
Charleston, SC
04.2011 - 11.2015
Delivered exceptional customer experiences leading to repeat business and word-of-mouth recommendations
Developed and maintained positive and enduring relationships with a diverse clientele
Handled and quickly resolved customer complaints and requests
Helped maintain a positive work environment by promoting teamwork and cooperation.
Remote Sales Agent, Medicare Specialist
Health and Life Associates
Pompano Beach, FL
10.2012 - 05.2013
Played a key role in increasing customer retention, referral, and satisfaction
Worked closely with upper management to successfully increase the efficacy of office operations
Educated senior citizens on the different aspects of Medicare to ensure they would be able to make an educated decision regarding coverage
Assisted the clients in assessing their specific needs then outlined and explained the available plans that best fulfilled their needs while not exceeding their budgets
Remained up-to-date on all new Medicare regulations and reforms by independently seeking out information and publications pertinent to my field
Reviewed regularly reviewed accounts and followed up with existing clients in order to cultivate positive relationships and assess and reduce turnover risk
Reached out daily to 100+ current and potential clients and returned all missed calls promptly.
Server, Customer Service
Pane e Vino
Charleston, SC
07.2011 - 09.2012
Positively interacted with customers in order to build and retain repeat business
Entrusted by Management to assist in the training of new employees
Demonstrated superior multi-tasking abilities to quickly and correctly fill orders
Upheld a courteous and professional demeanor in an extremely fast paced environment
Led by example to coach new staff in customer communication and satisfaction.
Education
Skills
Staff Management
Excellent judgment
Outstanding customer service
Sales expertise
Conversant in Spanish
Extensive spirits knowledge
Marketing and sales experience
Suggestive Selling
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Elementary
Certification
Servsafe Certified
Health and Life Insurance License in 30+ States
Affiliations
Have traveled to over 30 countries
Timeline
Bartender
Trio Club
11.2013 - Current
Remote Sales Agent, Medicare Specialist
Health and Life Associates
10.2012 - 05.2013
Server, Customer Service
Pane e Vino
07.2011 - 09.2012
Bartender, Bar-Back
The Silver Dollar
04.2011 - 11.2015
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