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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

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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