MR. KENDALL SPARGO
**** ********* **** ** . *******, GA 30013 Mobile: 404-***-**** .
**************@*****.***
Consumer engagement professional with 10 years progressive experience in
hospitality services industry. Proven track record in highly successful
consumer engagement and customer service standards. Excellent communication
skills and engagement team management. Proactive and professional; strong
planner and problem solver. Proactively adapts to change. Exceeds
expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Drives results without compromising quality.
Professional skills include:
. Leadership & Organization
. Effective Problem-Solving & Resolution
. Excellent Written & Oral Communication
. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Access & Outlook
EDUCATION
B.A., Marketing (Minor: Management)
December 2009
Southeastern Louisiana University
EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager
Applebee's, Tucker, GA
Neighboorhood Restaurant Partners, LLC
5/1/13-Present
. Ensured positive morale and a positive working environment through
ongoin coaching and employee relations.
. Achieved budgeted labor and food costs through proper planning and
execution.
. Ensured proper staffing, conduct interviews.
. Created an overall great guest experience through proper training of
employees and communication with guests.
Supervisor, Casino Operations
Gold Strike Casino & Resort, Tunica, MS
MGM Resorts International
11/2010-11/2012
. Led a team of 10-15 customer service staff, guiding them in casino
guest accounts and operations of gaming devices.
. Ensure service functions of exchanging currency, redeeming payout
tickets are properly accomplished; coordinate guest satisfaction
resolution.
. Ensure company events are appropriately scheduled and communicated.
. Develop policies and procedures focused on increasing overall
operating efficiencies.
. Develop and implement incentive programs focused on increasing
customer satisfaction.
Supervisor, Customer Service
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge, LA
Tropicana Entertainment LLC
1/2007-10/2010
. Conducted pre-shift team meetings and updates to relay operational and
promotional information.
. Trained team members to provide quality customer service and on new
gaming systems; evaluated employees and performed performance
appraisals.
. Worked with management to develop strategies and objectives to drive
profitability; ensured internal and departmental controls are properly
followed.
Assistant Manager, Casino Operations
Hollywood Casino, Tunica, MS
Penn National Gaming, Inc.
11/2002-12/2006
. Assisted the manager with various tasks, such as security measures to
protect guests and helping with the training of new employees.
. Planned and prepared work schedules for department.
. Managed payouts for guest winnings.
. Trained employees on new gaming systems.