Stephanie B. Truesdell
*** ******* ****** #2-617-***-****
Somerville, MA 02144 *********.*********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced professional with strong interpersonal and task management
skills. Demonstrated ability to carry out a wide range of activities with
attention to detail.
Professional Experience
The Elephant Walk Restaurant, Waltham, MA
General Manager August 2006 - September 2010
. Directed interviewing, hiring, and termination of employees to keep
restaurant suitably staffed.
. Oversaw the training process of new employees and determined readiness to
work independently.
. Set weekly schedule for staff of twenty full and part-time employees.
. Compiled and processed time reports to determine payroll for multiple
restaurant branches on a bi-weekly basis.
. Planned large events for customers, including wedding rehearsals, semi-
formals, and business meetings.
. Arranged all building and equipment maintenance and repair work.
. Maintained par inventory levels for kitchen and service staff supplies
and planned orders to ensure required levels.
. Developed recipes and menus based on guest preferences and seasonal
trends.
. Forecasted sales on a quarterly basis to plan future spending allocations
on labor, food, and beverage.
. Updated computer software and hardware to keep business up to date.
. Researched, designed, and implemented uniform change to reflect a more
contemporary dining atmosphere.
. Assisted in planning and execution of interior remodel and redesign in a
project management capacity to maximize use of limited space for profit
growth.
. Successfully converted financial reporting methods for new Benefit
Restaurant business model resulting in a percentage of sales being
donated to a different charity at the end of each month.
The Elephant Walk Restaurant, Cambridge, MA
Server November 2005 - August 2006
. Helped meet customer's dining expectations with hospitality and thorough
knowledge of French and Cambodian cuisine and wine.
. Quickly advanced to management by surpassing performance expectations.
Temporary Employment through Randstad with Amtrak's department of HR,
Boston, MA
Administrative Assistant July 2005 - August 2005
. Provided office support to Amtrak's Northeast department of human
resources.
. Acted as first physical point of contact to all potential employees.
Technical Experience
Applications: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,
Powerpoint, Outlook), POSitouch, Opentable, Google
documents, Google calendar.
Education
Elmira College, Elmira, New York
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Specialization in Management
Minor in Anthropology
References
Robert Perry, 617-***-****, ***@************.***
Albena Phillipo, 508-***-****, ****@************.***
Sarah Smurr, 978-***-****, ******@*******.***