Objective
To secure a position with a well established organization with a stable
environment that will lead to a lasting relationship.
Skills
Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills,
competent, strong team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for
compliance in all regulated environment and supervisory skills including
hiring, termination, scheduling, training, payroll and other administrative
tasks. Thorough knowledge of current management practices, with a clear
vision to accomplish the company's goals.
Experience
Dining Room Manager- Davenport Country Club June 2004- Present
Coordinate the entire operation of restaurant. Providing exceptional
customer service and maintaining quality relationships with customers.
Collaborated in the creation of training manual. Also responsible for
recruiting, training, cross training, conducting employee reviews, and
mediation.
Monitor and track sales, payroll, inventory, and expenses. Responsible for
keeping these numbers aligned with budget. Also converting these numbers
into spreadsheets using Microsoft applications and presenting to upper
management.
Responsible for organizing and overseeing events including, member
functions, banquets, wedding receptions, and holiday parties.
In 2009, managed a complete restaurant overhaul including collaboration
with construction, selecting menu items, hiring and training staff.
Since change sales have increased by more than 30%.
Merrill Lynch- Internship January 2010- July 2010
Analyze market trends and work with manager to come up with investment
ideas for clients.
Administrative duties including; answering phones, data entry, travel
arrangements, setting up client meetings, answering client questions,
scheduling.
Building proposals to present to clients, keeping in mind preferences and
risk tolerance.
Used Microsoft Applications and Merrill Lynch software to create
presentations and proposals to potential and current clients. (Available
upon request).
St. Ambrose University- ACCEL Program Buyer June 2008- February 2009
In charge of all purchasing of books for St. Ambrose ACCEL Program,
including TACOM classes at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Track inventory and customer orders, ordering and returning based on
customer demand.
Negotiate with different vendors to find best prices for customers.
Administrative duties including; answering phones, answering emails, data
entry, tracking inventory, taking customer orders and special orders.
Heartland Auto- Sales Associate May 2004- June 2008
Communicated with vendors and banks, managed detailing of vehicles, and
supervised vehicle marketing.
Developed forms of business, and managed inventory and paperwork regarding
purchases and sales made.
Oversaw quality of service provided to customers and developed positive
working atmosphere for employees.
Developed advertising strategies, as well as maintained website.
Administrative duties including; answering phones/ emails, data entry,
tracking inventory, working with Microsoft applications.
Education
St. Ambrose University January 2008- December 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. GPA 3.4/ 4.0 Dean's List.
Scott Community College December 2006- January 2008
Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts with Business Emphasis. GPA 3.0/ 4.0.