Objective
Currently I am seeking a career with a well-established company offering
stability, growth, and advancement through hard work, dedication,
education, and experience.
Experience
Thirteen Years of Hospitality Management
Since 1997 I have been graced with the ability to grow strong in many areas
of hospitality management. From the friendly skies, to a perfect dinner
with friends in family, I pride myself on exceeding the expectation.
Associate Manager/O'Charley's Restaurant 2003-2009
Decreased staff turnover by more than fifty percent. Increased sales by
all staff members while decreasing food cost. Trained all new staff
setting an example of impeccable service standards and food preparation.
Certified in all positions both in the front and back of house. Managed
profit and loss, sales and labor, and all aspects of in store training for
all positions including Bar, Kitchen, and General Management. It was also
my pleasure to give back to the communities in Tupelo and Huntsville by
creating marketing for O'Charley's and fund raising events for both the
Children's Mansion and Huntsville for Autism. Because of my dedication and
hard work O'Charley's has partnered and committed to both organizations for
years to come.
Operations Supervisor/Tupelo Regional Airport 2003-2005
Maintained safety guidelines set by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trained all new Delta Airline ground staff including reservations and
ticketing, baggage, de-icing, and fueling. Also responsible for proper
bookkeeping, accounting, record management, and maintaining recurrent
training of all federal manuals as federal guidelines continued to update
and change. Certified in all areas of ground operations and training.
Certified Flight Attendant/Air Tran Airways 2001-2003
Responsible for maintaining the safety of all patrons during flight travel
while upholding the highest level of customer service and maintaining all
federal laws. Trained thoroughly on all emergency situations including
medical and emergency landing procedures.
District Sales and Operations Manager/Taliesyn Entertainment 1997-
2001
Trained all new department managers including sales, human resources,
service coordinator, bar manager, and banquet managers. Maintained a sales
team of sixteen, and a banquet and kitchen staff of eighty-three. Also
responsible for final payroll approval, all invoice collection, monthly and
quarterly profit and loss meetings with all managers, weekly sales
meetings, overall inventory control, and all marketing.
Education
Southwest Community College, Memphis, TN Hospitality Management 1999-2001
Referrals
Additional references available upon request.