JENNIFER COCKRELL
Hot Springs, AR ************@*****.*** 501-***-****
Experienced and motivated individual offering a transferable skill set complimentary to the position requirements. Adapts easily to new situations, company cultures, and work processes. Works well under pressure and ready to be a strong team player.
Work Experience
Independent Contractor
Multiple Companies/Locations - Multiple
May 2015 to present
• Conduct on-site inspections and audits to assess compliance with regulations, standards, and policies
• Gather and analyze data, document findings, and provide detailed reports on inspections
• Communicate audit results to management, recommend corrective actions, and monitor implementation
• Stay updated on evolving industry regulations and best practices to ensure compliant procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, safety, and quality assurance teams
Assistant Manager/ Bartender/ Cook/ Waitress
19th Hole Restaurant - Hot Springs Village, AR October 2001 to May 2004
Supervised cleanliness of guest service areas before, during and after service.
Placed weekly liquor orders and performed weekly liquor counts, maintaining adequate inventory.
Monitored daily checklists and side worksheets to keep other bar staff members on task.
Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands. Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
Education
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Garland County Community College - Hot Springs, AR
May 2002
Skills
•- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
•Effective leadership qualities, motivating and guiding with a strong ability to convey information clearly and others even in the absence of formal leadership positions. effectively.
•Exceptional time management and organizational skills,
•Strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated through consistently meeting deadlines and efficiently managing critical thinking and creative solution development. tasks.
•Highly adaptable, quickly adjusting to new situations,
•Outstanding customer service skills, understanding and environments, and work processes. meeting customer needs and resolving inquiries and
•Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams, fostering complaints. positive relationships and contributing to team goals.
•Analytical mind set, proficient in gathering, interpreting, and analyzing data to inform decision-making.
•Restaurant Management
•Bartending
•Guest Services
•POS
•Customer service
•Cleaning
•Planograms
•Restaurant experience
•Serving
•Communication skills
•Cash handling
•Cash register
•Video editing
•Sales
•Retail sales
•Social media management
•Cooking
•Guest services
•Leadership
•Communication skills
•Leadership
•Organizational skills
Certifications and Licenses
Arkansas Alcohol Seller Server Certification
October 2023 to October 2026
Serving alcohol.com
ServSafe
October 2023 to October 2026
ID# 24361335
Card# 24717129
Driver's License
November 2020 to April 2028
Food Handler Certification February 2027
Assessments
Bartending — Proficient
November 2023
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders Full results: Proficient
Written communication — Proficient
October 2022
Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity
Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient November 2023
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
November 2023
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Full results: Proficient
Retail customer service — Proficient November 2023
Responding to customer situations in a retail setting
Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient November 2023
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
Full results: Proficient
Outside sales — Proficient
December 2023
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Full results: Proficient
Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Proficient
October 2022
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Proficient
Social media — Proficient
December 2023
Knowledge of popular social media platforms, features, and functions
Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient
April 2024
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals
Full results: Proficient
Bartending — Proficient
October 2022
Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
November 2023
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
December 2023
Influencing and negotiating with customers Full results: Proficient
Managing accounts in QuickBooks — Proficient October 2022
Using QuickBooks software to manage business financials
Full results: Proficient
Automotive maintenance — Proficient
October 2022
Knowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairs
Full results: Proficient
Retail customer service — Proficient
April 2024
Responding to customer situations in a retail setting
Full results: Proficient
Food service: Customer situations — Proficient
February 2024
Identifying and addressing customer needs in a food service setting
Full results: Proficient
Food service: Customer situations — Proficient
February 2024
Identifying and addressing customer needs in a food service setting
Full results: Proficient