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Thomas Higgins

Chandler,AZ

Summary

I have worked in the hospitality industry for almost 10 years. We live in an amazing world full of people and I love creating an amazing experience and taking care of guests. Making a memory that they can take with them forever. There are many moving parts going simultaneously in the service industry and I love solving problems and coming up with different solutions based on the always changing environment. Being ready to pivot but also know what the foundations are that must be constant. I have worked for a family owned company and when I joined we had only 1 restaurant and 12 employees. We maintained a 5 star rating and exemplary performance and it open the doors for new contracts and opportunities and we now have 3 restaurants and 2 popcorn kiosks. I oversaw every step of the process from onboarding new employees, designing layouts that maximize efficiency, analyzing sales trends to cultivate the best menus possible, sourced products from vendors, troubleshooted technical problems, contacted and organized technicians. I excell in leadership but my passion is making people happy through genuine above and beyond service. Everyone has problems in their lives and if they can smile and feel that love went into preparing their meal or experience it can change their whole day. Maybe even entire life. A company is only as good as the people who represent it. Positivity, discipline, and consistency lead to greatness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

PMCS Services
08.2019 - Current
  • Maximize customer experience and upselling through a strict training program.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and customers with professional conflict resolution.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Lifegaurd

Shorewood Hills Pool
05.2016 - 09.2018

Server

Woodfire Pizza
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.

Education

In Progress - Marketing And Business Managment

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06-2027

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Risk management
  • Brand Image management
  • Task delegation/prioritization
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Emergency response
  • Operations management
  • Performance management
  • Expense tracking
  • Cross-functional teamwork

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

Portuguese
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

Being the best father I can be and give an amazing life to my daughter I am passionate about fitness and being the best version of myself I like to go to sleep tired after a long day Whether its swimming or climbing a mountain I must be in motion I have a goal to travel move and learn a new language

Timeline

Manager

PMCS Services
08.2019 - Current

Server

Woodfire Pizza
12.2016 - 01.2018

Lifegaurd

Shorewood Hills Pool
05.2016 - 09.2018

In Progress - Marketing And Business Managment

Arizona State University