Tara Ackerman
Orlando, FL 32810
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time position that can utilize my qualifications, further develop my skills, and offer the advancement for professional development
EDUCATION:
Briarcliffe College (Online College) 2013-PresentBachelors in Administration
Sanford Brown- Formally Katharine Gibbs, Melville, NY 2007-2009
Associate’s Degree in Administration
EXPERIENCE:
TGI Friday’s 2012-Present
Restaurant Manager
Established a five million plus restaurant with a three man management team
Prepared schedules and ensured that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts
Balanced service with costs to ensure profitability
Budgeted costs, daily food control, inventory, daily sales and labor (i.e. R&M, marketing).
Promoted guest satisfaction to steady repeat business
Supervise 20-30 team members
Au Bon Pain 2011-2012
Management
Supervised shifts (opening, mid, closing) labor cost, food cost, inventory, monitored food quality, and staffing requirements to ensure a positive dining experience for every guest.
Harbor Links- Port Washington, NY 2007-2011
Assistant Manager
Full knowledge of all food and beverage offerings, Greet and seats guests, Bus tables as necessary.
Promptly deliver guest’s food and beverage order ensuring quality and accuracy, Maintain cleanliness and organization of restaurant, Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record and other duties as directed by higher management
Island Orthopedics and Sports Medicine- Massapequa, NY
Receptionist 2004-2007
Managed manual and computerized calendars,Collected and tracked patient payment,Processed billing, insurance, and new patient information, Maintained confidentiality per HIPPA guidelines
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:American Diabetes Association-Melville, NY2009-2011
Assisted with event planning and marketing strategies for event, Researched charitable programs of major corporations, Utilized communication tools to track response rates, Generated and engaged prospective sponsors and strategic partners, Worked with ADA staff to collect donations for events.
Caring Pediatric Associates: Dr. Ashourzadeh DO-Levittown, NY 2008-2011
Processed patient insurance information, Phoned patient prescriptions into pharmacies, Filed patient’s medical records and insurance claims, Placed medical supply orders and toke inventory, Scheduled appointments, answered phones and prepared invoices
Military Experience:
Army Reserves
Human Resource Specialist