To whom it may concern,

Jim Fleegel was employed for Lone Star Steak in Anchorage Alaska for several years around 2001 to about 2008.

We were growing sales during this time with over 4 million annually and were always the highest volume sales restaurant in the Lone Star chain. Jim started as a server over a short time moved up to day time shift supervisor. He often over saw all operations when other managers were off. Jim at times was better at running operations then some managers we had during that time. I don’t feel I need to go into everything Jim did well, but I will say this. Jim was one of our best employees and maybe the best for much of his time with us. We always had up to 120 employees on staff and many were exceptional. Jim was exceptional in his reliability, working extra hours and guest relations. We were lucky to have Jim on our team.

Chuck Turner

Kitchen Manager 1998-2007

General Manager 2007-2012

Contact 502-***-****

James A. Fleegel

114 33rd Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303

ad2jhd@r.postjobfree.com - 763-***-****

Personal Statement

I am a friendly, loyal and dedicated individual who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. Although I have extensive experience in the hospitality I love to learn and am always up to a challenge whatever the situation. I get along well with others and am willing to share my experience if appropriate. I am seeking a position where I can enjoy my work and excel while making sure my employer is satisfied with my performance.

Work Experience

Server (From 11/1995 to 5/2001)

Darden Restaurants, Red Lobster

Golden Valley, MN, W. St. Paul, (11-95 to 5-01)

* As a server I learned to welcome all guests and cater to their specific needs and wants in a dining experience. Featuring our specific products and new menu items to keep the guest, new and old, informed of what we have to offer. Guest are always put first but the best way to provide guest first service is to work as a team. All staff in a restaurant are part of a team that can make or break the enjoyable experience for the guest.

* I have worked with many operating systems. Mostly touch screen like Aloha and Micros. All of my serving experience has involved cash handling. We were responsible for our own money and balancing of that money at the end of every shift.

Teller

Wells Fargo

MN-1998 3 months, AK-2006 3 months

* Ability to process standard bank transactions, deposits, withdrawals, close or open accounts, make referrals to a banker for desired products, services, checks, safe deposit boxes, process payments, etc…

* Responsible for balancing till throughout and at the end of every shift.

Banquet Server & Cashier (From 11/2000 to 5/2001)

Wildside Catering

Excel Energy Center St. Paul, MN

* Cashier – Input orders and take payments from the suite attendants for the suite level clients Cash out and balance for all suites. Assist suite attendants with delivery and preparation of food and beverages.

* Banquet server – Set up and take down banquet area. Serve food and beverages to guests and assist in any other of their needs for the banquet area. Ensure the guests had an enjoyable experience. Banquet groups were usually from 200 to 1000 or more.

Server/Bartender/Shift Leader (From 6/2001 to 1/2009)

Lonestar Steakhouse & Saloon

Anchorage, AK

*Server As a server I learned to welcome all guests and cater to their specific needs in a dining experience. Featuring our specific products and new menu items to keep the guests new and old informed of what we have to offer. Guests are always first but to provide guest first service you must be able to work as a team. All staff in a restaurant are part of a team that can make or break the enjoyable experience for the guest.

*I worked with many operating systems. Mostly touch screen like Aloha, Micros, etc All of my serving experience has involved cash handling. We were responsible for our own money and balancing of that at the end of every shift.

* Bartender In addition to all the things you need to do as a server. I have a vast knowledge of alcohol wine beer and other spirits as well as the ability to make almost any drink with the proper tools and information. Went through T.A.M.certification in Alaska several times as part of the states requirements. Thorough knowledge of the laws of serving alcohol and necessary steps to follow when dealing with a guest.

* Shift Leader

Primary responsibility was to ensure that my staff was prepared an set up for success in their upcoming shift. As a shift leader I obtained most of the knowledge to e a front of the house manager. I ran shifts, designed floorplans, handled guest complaints, table visits, server cuts, employee problems and some scheduling decisions. I also was responsible for employee checkouts, balancing the safe, making up the nights deposits, running daily reports, checking in inventory, ordering if necessary and may other duties that go along with being a manager.

Crew Chief (From 6/2009 to 10/2014)

Elite Outdoor Services

Rogers, MN

* Work with as well as oversee a crew for lawn care and landscaping. Manicure lawns, maintain landscaping for residential and commercial locations.

Independent Contractor/Handyman (2014 – Present)

Plymouth, MN

• Mostly interior remodeling, floors, kitchens, bathrooms etc…. Minor handyman work with plumbing and electrical.

Delivery Service (06/2019 to Present)

DoorDash

Picked up and delivered food and grocery items.

Education References

Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School

High School Diploma (From 9/92 to 6/1996)

Plymouth, MN

Graduated with honors. Attended college at North Hennepin

Community College through PSEO junior and senior year of

High-school.

North Hennepin Community College

Associate of Arts Degree ( From 1-1994 to 6-1997)

Physical Fitness (From 9/2013 to 6/2014)

Brooklyn Park, MN

University of Alaska Anchorage

General Education ( From 9/2008 to 5/2009)

Anchorage, AK

12 credits of course work towards an eventual bachelors

degree. Major Undecided.

Everest Institute

Massage Therapy (From 12/2010 to 3/2011))

Eagan, MN

Working towards massage therapy and hopefully be able to

apply it in the sports industry some day.

Yavapai College

Physical Fitness (From 9/2012 to 6/2013)

Prescott, AZ

References

Chuck Turner General Manager Lonestar Steakhouse 502-***-****

Tammy Black Co- Worker Lonestar Steakhouse 907-***-****

David Wall Co-Worker Lonestar Steakhouse 859-***-****

Donna Cannon Bar Manager Sullivan’s Steakhouse 907-***-****

Kary Provo Lead CSR Loffler Companies 612-***-****

Jim Black Real Estate Self Employed 907-***-****

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