*** ****** **** **. ? Maryville, TN ***** ? 865-***-**** ?
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Monica Hawkins
Objective
To obtain a position that will utilize the skills I have developed and
allow for growth, advancement and development of new skills.
Summary
Hospitality Industry professional with over 9 years experience in the
accommodations and food and beverage sectors at five star
establishments. Possess excellent motivational and team building
skills with demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design, build and
improve processes and tangible products. Have a reputation for
maintaining the highest possible quality and productivity with a focus
on excellent customer experience. Experienced with office
applications that include MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Skills and Accomplishments
Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure,
and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
Skilled at training and motivating employees to do the best possible
job and to support the team.
Developed a testing system for Servers. Created, documented and
administered testing for servers that is still being used today.
Professional Experience
September, 2009- May 2010
Blackberry Farm
Walland, Tennessee
Captain -
. Provide Five-Star service in the dining room
. Train wait staff on food, wine and providing five-star service
. Supervise opening and/or closing duties of the team
. Responsible for 1-2 back waiters during service
. December, 2009- Present
Ruby Tuesday
Maryville, TN
Shift Leader/Bartender (Full-time) -
. Manage daily operational duties of the restaurant during my
shift.
. Provide best possible service for guests
. Responsible for making drinks for entire restaurant, curbside to-
go orders, service tables
March, 2006- August, 2009
Dancing Bear Lodge
Townsend, TN
Food and Beverage Manager/Hotel Manager -
Food and Beverage -
. Managed dining reservations
. Trained all team members including front desk to work in dining
the room
. Created training manuals for dining room
. Developed wine program, managed beverage program and created new
signature cocktails seasonally
. Managed inventory for alcohol, china, glassware and silverware
. Managed retail inventory
. Handled billing issues and computer system issues
Hotel -
. Managed front desk and housekeeping team and ordered
housekeeping supplies
. Handled guest billing issues, room inspections, guest services,
and served tables
. Executed events (i.e. Weddings) and managed event team
May, 2000- March, 2006
Blackberry Farm
Walland, TN
Assistant Dining Room Manager - (May, 2003 - March, 2006)
. Responsible for training staff
. Assigned and supervised opening/closing duties
. Did daily line-ups
. Responsible for uniforms (style and inventory)
. Revised dining room manual
. Conducted training classes
. Scheduling for AM staff
Server/Trainer - (March, 2002 - March, 2003 while attending Maryville
College)
. Opening/closing duties and service
. Developed testing system and created and administered tests for
AM and PM shifts staff
Server - (May, 2000 - March, 2002 while attending Maryville College)
. Opening/closing duties and service
Education
Degrees
August, 1998- May, 2003
Maryville College
Maryville, TN
Bachelor of Science, Biology
References
References available upon request.