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Sophia Paterakos

Des Plaines ,IL

Summary

Dedicated Business professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

El Traditional Mexican Restaurant And Cantina
Glenview, IL

Restaurant Manager
10.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.

Next Level Fitness And Nutrition
Prospect Heights, IL

Business Owner
01.2007 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.

Education

Real Estate School of Illinois

Lic from Real Estate
2022

Pivot Point Academy - Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale, IL

Lic from Master Aesthetician
2006

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Lic from Massage Therapy
2004

Skills

  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • MS Office
  • Data Entry

Languages

Spanish
Greek

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

El Traditional Mexican Restaurant And Cantina
10.2019 - Current

Business Owner

Next Level Fitness And Nutrition
01.2007 - 08.2019

Real Estate School of Illinois

Lic from Real Estate

Pivot Point Academy - Bloomingdale

Lic from Master Aesthetician

William Rainey Harper College

Lic from Massage Therapy

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