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Steve Lovern

Staunton,VA

Summary

With a proven track record as a self-employed entrepreneur I excel in customer relations and small business operations. My expertise in relationship building and verbal communication has significantly increased customer satisfaction and fostered repeat business.

I have worked in the restaurant business for 30 years to include serving, cooking, managing, and ownership.

I am eager to apply my skills in a new opportunity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner of Jax's Bar & Grill

Self-employeed
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Owner of Right on Time Pool Side Cafe

Self-employeed
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Owner of Right on Time Mobile Diner

Self Employed
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Brain Mapping Technician

Taylor Chiropractic
01.2013 - 12.2018

Applied neurological testing techniques to complete brain mapping

Form plan based on testing to provide therapy to clients with ADHD, ADD, Autism

and brain cancer

Weekly meetings with clients to complete therapy

Kitchen Manager

Outback
03.2010 - 12.2012
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Vincent DePaul
Petersburg, VA

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Owner of Jax's Bar & Grill

Self-employeed
03.2023 - 12.2024

Owner of Right on Time Pool Side Cafe

Self-employeed
03.2022 - 11.2023

Owner of Right on Time Mobile Diner

Self Employed
10.2018 - 03.2022

Brain Mapping Technician

Taylor Chiropractic
01.2013 - 12.2018

Kitchen Manager

Outback
03.2010 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

St. Vincent DePaul
Steve Lovern