STEPHEN GERARD M. REYES
Unit ***A Building * Field Residences, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Paranaque City
Tel. No.: 632-***-**** Mobile No.: +63-915-***-****
E-mail Address: ************@*****.***
PROFILE
Steve as his colleagues call him is highly trained in the field of Hospitality and Food and Beverage industries he has honed his leadership and management skills solidifying his capability to handle pressure and troubleshoot issues in fast paced environments. Equipped with excellent communication skills, he can interact effectively with colleagues and clients from all levels of the organization. With his exposure and skills, he was able to start-up his own food cart, small scale catering, t-shirt printing, recruitment services and pastries and baked goods businesses. Currently, he seeks employment for him to further improve and utilize his skills in training, inventory management, human resources management and Purchasing.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
Human Resource Management
Recruitment, Manpower Planning, Employee Orientation, Training, Employee Relations and Performance Management
Inventory Management
Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain Management
Sales and Marketing
Sales Analysis and forecasting, Account Management, Business Development
Finance
Purchasing, Cost Control, Daily Sales Analysis
Hospitality and F&B Management
Front Office and Food and Beverage Administration, Housekeeping, Advertising and Promotions
Office Applications
Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
Languages
Filipino and English
Driving
Professional License (1,2)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manila Southern Associates, Inc.
SM Las Pinas (Department Store)
Selling Supervisor
July 2006 to May 2007
Assist the Selling Manager through effective administration of the department to achieve smooth day to day operations and efficient customer service.
Responsibilities:
Preparation of staff schedules based on sales trends and forecast
Promote customer satisfaction and goodwill by ensuring that transactions are handled well by staff
Ensures fresh and adequate replenishment of merchandise at the selling areas
Conducts periodic inventory checks
Conducts employee orientations, training, supervision and performance evaluation of selling staff
Implement safety measures on selling areas
Prepares sales analysis and relevant reports
Ensures that service standards are followed at all times
The Aristocrat Restaurant – Roxas Boulevard
Night Manager (February 2002 to January 2004)
Management Trainee (June 2001 to January 2002)
Act as the F&B Restaurant Manager’s counterpart for the evening shift of the 24-hours food establishment to safeguard the company’s image.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the restaurant operations during the night shift to ensure prompt and timely delivery of quality products and services to restaurant customers.
Ensures employee compliance to established company policies, standards and procedures.
Review and evaluate pertinent daily reports.
Conduct briefings and meetings for coordination and compliance.
Manage food and non-food inventories
Attend to customer complaints when need arises.
Resolve personnel grievances.
Provide feedback and suggestions to higher management.
Periodically review and evaluate employee performance and make recommendations for transfer, promotion, regularization, merit increase, commendation, etc.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
Entrepreneur
(November 2008 to Present)
Homie’s Kitchen
Acquire new customers for pastries and baked goods
Involved in product and market development
Source suppliers for baking items and ingredients
Prepare products for dispatch and delivery
Zynapses Management Services
Prepare business proposals for new clients of the company
Source candidates for the recruitment needs of the clients
Call and schedule applicants for initial screening interviews
Coordinate interview schedules and application statuses with clients
T-shirt Printing Business
Acquire and maintain accounts for t-shirt printing services
Prepares quotations for various orders of shirts
Source suppliers for raw materials
Coordinates deliveries of job orders
Updates and maintains accurate inventory of shirts and products
Prepares sales, and income reports
Catering Business
Acquire and maintain clientele for catering services
In-charge with the overall logistics and set-up of buffet tables, chairs and stations.
Train and manage catering wait staff on site.
Prepares quotations and menu choices for different clients
Source suppliers for raw materials and equipment
Prepares sales and income reports
Food Cart
(May to September 2004)
Created the food cart business concept
Source suppliers for raw materials and equipment for the food cart
Prepares sales and inventory reports
Create marketing initiatives for the food cart
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS
City Garden Suites and Lotus Garden Hotel
Trainee
(September 2008 to October 2008)
Room Service
Public Areas
Laundry
Housekeeping Room Attendant Professional Certication Course
ERECHEM Bldg., Legaspi Village, Makati City
(June to July 2008)
A Canadian certification program conducted by Training for Excellence Corporation of the Philippines (TECP) in partnership with Emerit Tourism Training under the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC)
Assertiveness Training
SM Las Pinas, Training Room B
(February 2007)
Effective Performance Review and Appraisal
SM Las Pinas, Training Room B
(September 2006)
Theft Awareness Workshop
SM Las Pinas, Training Room B
(August 2006)
Cost Control Reports
The Aristocrat Restaurant, Roxas Boulevard, Manila
(September 2002)
Blue Bacon and Green Eggs
Trainee
(October 2000 to March 2001)
Kitchen
Delicatessen
Bar
Stockroom
Heritage Hotel
Trainee
(October 2000 to March 2001)
Sales and Marketing – Travel and Corporate Reservations
Front Office – Administration, Room Reservations, Reception, Concierge, Guest Services and Business Center
Finance – Purchasing, Cost Control, Accounting Systems
Food and Beverage – Administration, Catering, Banquets, Room Service, Restaurant Outlets, Bar Service
Housekeeping / Laundry
Advertising and Promotions
Bell Service
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
De La Salle University – Dasmarinas
1997 to 2001
Secondary Education
De La Salle-Zobel
1993 to 1997
Primary Education
De La Salle-Zobel
1989 to 1993
Malate Catholic School
1987 to 1989
AWARDS RECEIVED
Scholastic Achievements in various subjects – Primary Education
Loyalty Awardee – DLSU-Dasmarinas Batch 2001
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Height : 5’10”
Date of Birth : July 26, 1979
Place of Birth : Manila, Philippines
Civil Status : Single
Religion : Roman Catholic