Johnnica Likens
Roanoke, VA *****
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Work Experience
Brand Ambassador
Herd North America - Roanoke, VA
February 2023 to Present
As a Brand Ambassado, I am someone who helps to promote a company's products, messaging, and image. My purpose is to develop an efficient image by interacting with consumers. These individuals understand every aspect of a business' vision statement, mission, functions, and products & services. I have done roles suck as an event manager for Lunchable. It was an escape type room for children. I have done on-site catering. I can move and set up most kitchen equipment. I’ve done on and off site alcohol tastings. I’ve done a golf event collecting donations. I have done food trucks, car shows, and ushering. I’ve even done events with Virginia Tech, Liberty University, and Washing Commanders. Customer Service Representative
Cracker Barrel - Troutville, VA
May 2018 to Present
My core responsibilities included taking orders and entering them into POS. I also would check with guests to insure great experience or answer questions about menu items. I would try to upsell to make check totals go up. I was also responsible for cleaning up after guests leave, rolling silverware and other running side work is also required.
Assistant Manager/Trainer
Parry Restaurant Group - Roanoke, VA
March 2021 to May 2023
As a manger and trainer, I would complete daily opening and closing procedures and paperwork. I made sure store is staffed for the day.
I would help with onboarding, Human Resources. I would work at all 23 stores in Virginia. I did corporate training and fill in manger, cook, server, or dishwasher. I got to do many different things. I was an all around support for front and back of house.
Credit Support Specialist
ADVANCE AUTO - Roanoke, VA
January 2017 to December 2018
As credit risk analyst my responsibilities included handling all inbound account receivable phone calls while answering emails; maintaining relationships with field team and customers; manage commercial credit accounts, help with credit balance inquiries and credit limit changes, assist with tax exemption status, help minimize risk associated with bad debt; advise on toll and equipment purchases. I dealt with accounts as large as 3 million dollars. I would determine the risk associated with the account holder by using pay history, location and sales. I could then set terms of loan and approve or advise them what they can do to be approved.
General Manager
IHOP - Salem, VA
January 2012 to December 2017
At IHOP, I started as a waitress and quickly made my way up the chain from serving and cooking to shift leader, to Assistant Manger, to even General Manger in about 5 years. I Managed a crew of 20+; I would complete daily closeout; balance cash; upload daily data; perform accurate deposits; payroll recording and processing. I led my team from bottom tier straight to the top Assistant Manager
KMART - Wytheville, VA
January 2003 to December 2008
As an assistant manger I had a crew of 30+; controlled register cash flow; balanced cash; made register tills . I worked in the cash cage in the vault. I also gained warehouse experience, including receiving, data entry, inventory control; loss prevention; setting and meeting sales goals; I also was responsible for managing relationships with suppliers and vendors, customer service desk Education
Associate in Criminology
Radford University
Skills
• DATA ENTRY (6 years)
• TYPING
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS
• Loss Prevention
• Accounts Receivable
• Credit Analysis
• Account Management
• Tax Experience
• Accounts Payable
• POS
• Payroll
• Restaurant Management
• Shift Management
• Assistant Manager Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Office Management
• Management
• Serving
• Communication skills
• Accounting
• Inventory Control
• Human Resources Self-motivated; work cooperatively with others; great communication skills both verbally and through email; high level of organization skills; enthusiasm for helping others; proficient typing skills and data entry; great at multi-tasking
• Merchandising
• Retail sales
• General Ledger Accounting
• Marketing
• Administrative Experience
• Account Reconciliation
• Recruiting
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Upselling
• Bookkeeping
• Pricing
• Profit & Loss
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification