Connie B Reid
Elmendorf, Texas 78112
aceb49@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objectives
To obtain a Management position functioning in a capacity to utilize my
extensive knowledge, exceptional skills in a Food, Quality Assurance,
Retail, Production, Insurance or Sales capacity.
Summary of Qualifications
32+ yrs. of diverse experiences.
25+ yrs. of Customer Service experience.
Well qualified in all levels of Management.
Work well in a team or individually.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Exceptional time management skills
Work History
Self- Employed, San Antonio, Texas
Insurance Agent
Jun 30, 2006
* Independent Agent for Whole and Term Life
* Final Expense
* Medicare Advantage
* Medicare Supplement
* Certified Pre-Planning Advisor for Dignity Memorial
* In home assessment of leads
* Provide Customized Quotes
* Service existing accounts and develop new business
The Fairmount Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
Restaurant & Bar Manager
Mar 30, 2001 - Dec 31, 2005
* Began as on-call Banquet Captain as Key Team Player
* Promoted to Banquet & Special Functions Manager
* Promoted to Restaurant & Bar Manager
* Managed 25 employees
* Scheduled, Staffed and Coordinated non-employee service staff as needed
* Organized and Executed Special Functions as required
* Built extensive return client le through excellent Customer Service and
Communication skills
* Maintained Inventory Control of All Alcoholic Beverages
Cafe Soliel, San Antonio, Texas
Restaurant & Bar Manager
Aug 12, 1997 - Mar 15, 2001
* Opened and Managed first Cyber Caf and Bar in San Antonio
* Developed and Implemented Opening and Closing duties of 10,500 sq ft
facility
* Staffed Scheduling of 20 employees
* Coordinated Special Functions and Catering
* Worked with Marketing Director and PARTI, South Texas Charities, Fiesta
events
Granbury Indepedent School District, Granbury, Texas
Production Manager
Jun 02, 1996 - May 30, 1997
* Required knowledge/understanding of USDA Nutritional Guidelines,
regulated reports .
* NUMENUS menu planning software
*Coordinated Quality Control/Assurance for 8 Campuses, including safety,
technical
* Calculated Nutritional Analysis
* Wrote Menus for Diets requiring specific needs
* Managed commodities
* Coordinated Special Functions
Tolar Street Cafe, Tolar, Texas
Owner/Operator
Oct 29, 1995 - May 20, 1996
* Owned and Operated a 90 seat caf .
* Developed Menu
* Maintained business logs and financial requirements
* Liaison with Vendors, Marketing and Advertisement
* Placed orders and maintained Inventory Control
* Scheduled Staff
* Developed opening & closing duties
The Executive Club of Laredo, Laredo, Texas
Catering & Special Functions Manager
Sep 14, 1992 - Aug 22, 1995
* Assisted the General Manager.
* Succeded in opening a new property prior to expected open goal
* Coordinated vendors, suppliers
* Exceeded sales goals as Membership Director
* Interacted with the members and organizational representatives.
* Established recurring business meetings and special functions,
The Brazos Club (Club Corporation of America), Waco, Texas
Saute', Grill, Pantry & Banquet
Dec 02, 1989 - Sep 10, 1992
* Obtained extensive experience in a fine dining Private Club by working
all stations in the kitchen.
* Experience cake decorator, garde manger, broiler & expeditor.
* Assisted Chef in selection of nightly and special menus.
* Gained valuable experience as in ordering and inventory control.
* Attended Texas State Technical College as a full time student
concurrently
Something Special Lingerie & Specialty Boutique, GRANBURY, Texas
Manager
Sep 01, 1986 - Sep 25, 1989
* Attended Trade and Style Shows to keep current of Fashion Trends and
Placed Orders
* Implemented, Maintained and Controlled Inventory
* Priced and Displayed Product
* Maintained Invoices and Proper Accounting
TU Electric at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Station, Glen Rose, Texas
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Jun 21, 1980 - Jul 24, 1986
* Originally hired as a Data Entry Technician
* Successfully promoted to this very critical position.
* Functioned in a pressure cooker type environment with no margin for error
* Learned each position and promoted through the ranks based on performance