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Teresa Chiang

Fremont,North Carolina

Summary

Highly efficient, independent, and self-motivated team player with restaurant management experience from 2002-2014. After a life-changing experience decided to focus more time on self-development. Maintains professionalism while providing the best customer care with good time management. Improving old systems while creating new innovative systems for higher efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Cashier/Server

Jasmine Bistro
Pikesville, MD
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Greeted customers entering restaurant and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • As Server: Served customers with food and beverage requests in a
    timely manner. Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware, and
    silverware. Resolved complaints quickly and efficiently to maintain customer satisfaction. Ensured tables and silverware were placed presentably and neatly.
  • As Cashier: Consistently provided professional, friendly, and
    engaging service to customers. Operated POS system. Ensured accuracy of orders and financial transactions.

Customer Service

Kelly Services - ZeniMax
Hunt Valley, MD
04.2014 - 02.2015
  • Conferred with clients by email, online chat, or telephone to assist in troubleshooting various game titles.
  • Provided account assistance and game progression knowledge for in-game clients.
  • Obtained detailed reports of game issues to pass onto
    different departments for further investigation and resolution.
  • Participated in scheduled training sessions and refresher
    courses to keep current with latest game titles supported
    by ZeniMax to provide our clients with world-class customer
    service.
  • Kept detailed records of client inquiries, actions taken,
    resolutions, and advice given.
  • Collaborated with other departments to support specific client issues, problem solve, and report TOS violations.
  • Listed as employee of the month on multiple occasions -
    based on client ticket surveys for providing world-class
    customer service.

MANAGER

OLIVE & SESAME
Pasadena And Pikesville, MD
12.2011 - 02.2014
  • Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
  • Managed financial transactions and made bank deposits.
  • Investigated and resolved customer complaints.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, verified product quality and quantity from deliveries.
  • Managed budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  • Performed occasional food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, bartending, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  • Ensured alcohol regulations are upheld by employees and patrons.
  • Worked at two different locations as needed.

Manager

DuClaw Brewing Company
Bowie And Arundel Mills, MD
12.2010 - 06.2011

This company has three chains, one franchise and a brewery. They specialize in brewing their own beers. We would hold an event every month for new beer release or bringing back an old favorite.

  • Handled morning inventory counts, managed morning kitchen prep lists, checked for maintenance repairs needed throughout restaurant, cash handling, opened restaurant, managed FOH/BOH staff, collected cash outs, production counts at night, end of day reports, product variance reports, ordered/received/restocked inventory, and troubleshoot any unforeseen events.
  • Work at Bowie location then moved to Arundel Mills as needed.

Manager

Olive & Sesame And Umami Bistro
Towson And Pikesville, MD
12.2007 - 05.2010
  • Assisted in menu creations that updated regularly and created featured items that became popular staple menu items.
  • Handled advertisements and ad designs that increased revenue.
  • Managed finances and light bookkeeping.
  • Created/enforced restaurant goals and objectives.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, marketing companies and other service vendors.
  • Handled issues that involved facility, customers, employees, local government representatives, and other businesses.
  • Reconciled daily financial reports, updated POS data, and generated/distributed payroll to employees.
  • Bartend (no bartender hired).
  • Worked at two different locations as needed.

Manager

ChopStix Cafe
White Marsh, MD
03.2006 - 03.2007
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • The usual managerial duties that included but not limited to; opening and closing the POS, cash handling, customer service, packing carry-out orders, and helped out where I was needed.

Manager

Jumbo Seafood
Pikesville, MD
02.2002 - 02.2006
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Outside my managerial duties, I was also the bartender, hostess, cashier, took orders from walk-ins and phone, helped with server duties when they needed help, and helped out the kitchen when they were short handed.

Skills

    Organizational skills

Confidentiality

System development

Analytical

Detail oriented

Problem-Solving

Time management skills

Point of sale operation

Coaching and mentoring

Customer Relations

Software

Computer proficiency

POS systems: Macro, Restaurant Manager and Aloha

Office suites

Timeline

Cashier/Server

Jasmine Bistro
08.2016 - 08.2017

Customer Service

Kelly Services - ZeniMax
04.2014 - 02.2015

MANAGER

OLIVE & SESAME
12.2011 - 02.2014

Manager

DuClaw Brewing Company
12.2010 - 06.2011

Manager

Olive & Sesame And Umami Bistro
12.2007 - 05.2010

Manager

ChopStix Cafe
03.2006 - 03.2007

Manager

Jumbo Seafood
02.2002 - 02.2006
Teresa Chiang