RACHEL HALLIDAY KELLER
**** ****** ***** ? Lilburn, Georgia 30047? 770-***-**** ?
*********@*******.***
Highlights of Qualifications
. Ability to Prioritize
. Attention to Detail
. Conscientious
. Writing
. Legal Research
. Team Oriented
Professional Experience
Starbucks Coffee Company, Snellville, Georgia 2011 -
Present
Store Manager
Responsible for all aspects of store operations, P&L targets,
management, and results
Managed employees to adapt to ever changing priorities with a sense of
urgency and attention to detail to ensure world class customer service
and products
Responsible for all employee training and development, certification and
compliance
Ensured compliance with all state and federal laws pertaining to the
workplace
Responsible for all administrative tasks, HR records, facilities
management, inventory control and ongoing operational reports for
setting and achieving sales goals
Created and maintained binders for corporate reference materials, OHSHA,
inventory management, employee training, cash handling and security and
safety
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse: Centennial Park, Atlanta, Georgia 2007 - 2011
Restaurant Manager/Liquor Beer and Wine Manager
Responsible for labor, linen, and beverage costs for $7.5 million in
annual sales
Created and maintained excel spreadsheets, menus, cataloging, pricing
and sourcing $300,000 in beverage inventory
Established system to track wine and cocktail sales to motivate
employees to increase their individual sales goals
Responsible for daily paperwork, created schedules, and managed food and
beverage costs
Created and maintained the highest level of guest satisfaction and
product quality
The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia 2002 - 2007
Culinary Arts Faculty and Dining Room General Manager
Increased sales by 25% and established the restaurant as a profit center
for the school
Responsible for all administrative tasks, communications, and inventory
controls
Coordinated special events including team-buildings, fundraisers and
wine tastings
Instructed culinary students in all aspects of front of the house fine
dining operations
Maintained the highest level of guest satisfaction while directing and
instructing students
Developed, maintained and updated the curriculum for courses on beverage
management, dining room management, career development, and management
and supervision
Created and maintained the restaurant reservation database to ensure
maximum restaurant occupancy and revenue
Worked as a liaison between the admissions department and local high
schools to increase enrollment in the culinary arts program
Coordinated and worked special events, on and off site to increase
visibility for the school
Peasant Uptown, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia 2001-2002
Restaurant Manager
Responsible for writing schedules, new employee training, and daily
paperwork
Worked with employees through performance appraisals to improve
standards of service
Supervised wait staff and bartenders in maintaining Fine Dining
standards
Coordinated and organized private events including the development of
menus, responded to guests special requests and ensured events met or
exceed customer expectations
Education
The Center for Legal Studies August 2014
The University of Georgia
Paralegal Certificate Program
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, 1998
New York
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
Graduated second in class with a G.P.A. of 3.85
Centre College, Danville, Kentucky 1994
Bachelors Degree in Biological Science, Minor in English Literature
Certifications and Skills
. Westlaw Classic, Westlaw Next
. Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
. Adobe
. Keynote
. Kronos-based Scheduling Software
. Public Speaking
. Event Planning
References Available Upon Request