Professional Summary
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Work History
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Tonya Shepard

Elite Core Audio
CONWAY,AR
22
years of professional experience

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in hospitality, customer service and office management. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to enhancing customer experiences, driving team performance, and ensuring operational excellence.

Dedicated professional recognized for strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Experienced in managing venue operations and enhancing client experiences, ready to leverage expertise to drive operational success.

Work History

Director of Hospitality

5 Years 2 Months
Elite Core Audio | 2021.04 - 2026.06

Created a welcoming atmosphere by sharing food, enhancing employee morale and camaraderie.

Venue Director`

5 Years 5 Months
Herschel Hall | 2021.01 - 2026.06
  • Oversaw venue operations, ensuring seamless event execution and client satisfaction.
  • Streamlined booking processes, optimizing scheduling efficiency and resource allocation.
  • Streamlined booking processes, invoicing, collecting and receiving all payments
  • Set up meetings with clients from first time showings to event setup meetings.
  • Setup and cleaned up every event making sure every detail was to the clients' satisfaction.
  • Worked every event from start to finish to ensure everything went smoothly.

* Carried the work phone 24/7 and answered all calls that came in for the business.

Office Manager

3 Years 3 Months
Elite Core Audio | 2017.10 - 2021.01
  • Coordinated daily office operations to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of orders.
  • Handled customer inquiries via phone to assist with order placement. Guided customers in managing their orders effectively. Processed customer orders over the phone and generated invoicing. Created shipping labels to facilitate timely delivery.
  • Trained and supervised administrative staff to maintain high performance standards.

Key Holder

3 Years 4 Months
Bath & Body Works | 2013.10 - 2017.02
  • Managed daily store operations, ensuring high standards of customer service and product presentation.
  • Oversaw inventory management, including stock replenishment and merchandise organization.
  • Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product displays and drive sales performance.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on effective sales techniques and store policies.

Director of Financial Operations

2 Years 10 Months
Chick-fil-A | 2011.05 - 2014.03

Developed and implemented weekly employee schedules to optimize workforce efficiency.

Executed daily paperwork entry and organized filing systems.

Enhanced guest experience by actively engaging with customers and addressing their needs.

Oversaw catering operations to guarantee timely order preparation and delivery.

Assistant Supervising Partner

6 Years 11 Months
Sonic Drive-In | 2004.06 - 2011.05

• Recruited, trained, scheduled and mentored drive-in employees.

• Ensured the preparation (portion control), temperature, packaging, appearance, presentation, taste and service of all menu items met operational standards.

• Adhered to and monitored employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and operations manual. Took appropriate action to acknowledge high performance levels and address employee issues/policy violations.

• Monitored and maintained inventory levels to ensure product availability and portion control. Placed orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures.

• Reinforced the importance of placing guests' needs first to drive-in staff on a consistent basis.

• Immediately resolved guest requests and complaints in a respectful manner.

• Prepared all necessary operational reports. Developed appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends.

* Created weekly employee schedule and daily position assignment.

Financial Services Representative

2 Years 3 Months
Regions Bank | 2006.03 - 2008.06

Oversaw customer service operations, which included opening new accounts.

• Recommended tailored products to meet individual customer needs

• Knowledge of computer programs for the bank • Supported branch manager in daily operations and team coordination

• 2007 oversaw implementation and training of new software at the Regions East Race Branch location to make sure the entire branch was familiar with the new software before it was put in place.

Education

High School Diploma

Northside High School | Fort Smith, AR

Timeline

Director of Hospitality

Elite Core Audio
2021.04 - 2026.06Read More

Venue Director`

Herschel Hall
2021.01 - 2026.06Read More

Office Manager

Elite Core Audio
2017.10 - 2021.01Read More

Key Holder

Bath & Body Works
2013.10 - 2017.02Read More

Director of Financial Operations

Chick-fil-A
2011.05 - 2014.03Read More

Financial Services Representative

Regions Bank
2006.03 - 2008.06Read More

Assistant Supervising Partner

Sonic Drive-In
2004.06 - 2011.05Read More

Northside High School

High School Diploma
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Tonya Shepard