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Skyler Bell

Sweeny,TX

Summary

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

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Small Business Owner

Simply Cielo
Sweeny, TX
05.2021 - Current
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
  • Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
  • Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.

Head Bartender

Daquri Shak II
Kingsville, TX
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 100 drinks per hour.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Sales Associate

Marshalls Department Store
Kingsville, TX
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Bar Manager/Head Bartender/Waitress

Kingsville Steakhouse
Kingsville, TX
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Developed drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
  • Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Food Preparation Worker

Spice Station
Kingsville, TX
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Used culinary and cutlery tools to prepare foods for cooking or cold dish presentations.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
  • Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
  • Coordinated and oversaw food handling following procedures and sanitation standards.
  • Organized and re-stocked various stations and self-service items.
  • Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.

Waitress

Big House Burgers
Kingsville, TX
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.

Wildlife Intern

South Texas Natives
Kingsville, TX
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Analyzed plant data to determine appropriate ways to protect wildlife ecosystems.
  • Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Oversaw field and laboratory projects from concept through completion for team of 5 staff members.

Front Desk Representative

TAMUK Student Recreation Center
Kingsville, TX
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Entered guest data into system and updated information when patrons checked out or rented items.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Protected guest valuables with main safe or in individual boxes to maximize security.

Head Sales Associate

Carta Valley Market
West Columbia, TX
10.2015 - 11.2016
  • Monitored sales team performance and provided constructive feedback.
  • Reported sales data to upper management for review.
  • Worked closely with other departments to understand full scope of available offerings and provide top-notch salesmanship to customers.
  • Negotiated contracts and sales terms with new and existing clients.
  • Kept detailed track of sales and customer information in company system.
  • Led sales team to exceed quarterly sales goals.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Trained, coached and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Implemented new marketing initiatives to drive sales and improve overall performance.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management And Technology

Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
08.2022

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School
West Columbia, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • PPE Compliance
  • Data Entry
  • Cost Reduction
  • Quality Assurance
  • Payroll Management
  • Incident Reporting
  • Work Process Analysis
  • CAD expertise

Certification

OSHA 10 Training

OSHA 30 Training

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Simply Cielo
05.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Marshalls Department Store
12.2020 - 02.2021

Head Bartender

Daquri Shak II
11.2020 - 09.2021

Bar Manager/Head Bartender/Waitress

Kingsville Steakhouse
04.2020 - 11.2020

Food Preparation Worker

Spice Station
10.2019 - 01.2020

Waitress

Big House Burgers
01.2019 - 09.2019

Wildlife Intern

South Texas Natives
06.2018 - 09.2018

Front Desk Representative

TAMUK Student Recreation Center
12.2017 - 05.2018

Head Sales Associate

Carta Valley Market
10.2015 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management And Technology

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School
Skyler Bell