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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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References
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Yomi Richard

Bowie,MD

Summary

Motivated Restaurant Server offering extensive knowledge of hospitality etiquette and food preparation. Spirited and communicative individual polished in assisting patrons in selecting food and beverage choices and maintaining table settings. Customer-oriented team player familiar with POS system operations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Server

Base Lounge and Restaurants
Frisco, TX
02.2023 - 08.2024

• Provided exceptional customer service by taking orders accurately and delivering food in a timely manner.
• Handled customer concerns professionally and ensured satisfaction with the dining experience.
• Assisted with opening and closing procedures, including cleaning and restocking stations.

  • Suggested menu items to customers based on their preferences.
  • Took orders for food and beverages, accurately recorded them, and relayed to kitchen staff.
  • Checked in with diners throughout the meal to ensure satisfaction.
  • Cleared used dishes from tables during and after meals.
  • Resolved customer complaints courteously and efficiently.
  • Assisted other servers as needed, including setting up dining areas before shifts began.
  • Brought food and drinks out to tables, ensuring accuracy of order.

Managing Director

Aseans Cameroon Ltd
Bamenda, Cameroon
02.2015 - 01.2023
  • Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Developed action plans to ensure that all organizational objectives are met in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to maximize cost savings for the organization.
  • Established performance standards and monitored progress towards achieving them.
  • Provided guidance to team members on project management principles and best practices.
  • Monitored financial performance of the organization and initiated corrective actions as needed.
  • Reviewed reports from departments to identify areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to business operations.
  • Created strategies for increasing revenue streams by leveraging existing customer relationships.
  • Managed external communications such as press releases, media interviews.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers through periodic meetings and follow-ups.
  • Identified potential risks associated with operations and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Developed budgeting models used in forecasting future revenues and expenditures.
  • Performed regular reviews of operational processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.
  • Used expertise to cultivate relationships with existing clients, develop new client relationships and win business.
  • Contributed to professional development of client staff through effective training and mentorship.

Logistic Manager

Ulrich Enterprises
Douala, Cameroon
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Developed and managed logistics strategies to improve the efficiency of operations.
  • Monitored inventory levels and initiated re-stocking processes when necessary.
  • Created reports to track shipment progress, delivery times, and costs associated with transport.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in customer demand and adjusted supply chain accordingly.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of goods.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff to ensure proper handling and storage of materials and products.
  • Ensured compliance with government regulations related to freight forwarding activities.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to shipping issues or delays in transit times.
  • Organized distribution networks including trucking fleets, warehouses, and third-party vendors.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing logistics systems using data analytics tools.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies that align with company objectives.
  • Provided guidance on best practices for warehousing operations based on industry standards.
  • Maintained relationships with key stakeholders like customers, suppliers, distributors.
  • Assigned tasks and projects to team members based on their experience level and skillset.
  • Reviewed invoices from carriers and vendors for accuracy prior to processing payments.
  • Managed day-to-day operations related to receiving, storing, packing, shipping merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alison College
Ireland
06-2012

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University Of Buea
Buea, Cameroon
12-2011

High School Diploma -

Government High School Bamenda
Bamenda, Cameroon
06-2007

Skills

  • Special dietary requirements
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Professional Appearance
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Route Optimization
  • Transportation management systems
  • Carrier Negotiations
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Purchasing management

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Tourism
  • Gym

Languages

English
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Server

Base Lounge and Restaurants
02.2023 - 08.2024

Managing Director

Aseans Cameroon Ltd
02.2015 - 01.2023

Logistic Manager

Ulrich Enterprises
06.2013 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Alison College

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University Of Buea

High School Diploma -

Government High School Bamenda
Yomi Richard