Gambit Meeks
Minneapolis, Minnesota *****
612-***-**** ● ad7mzu@r.postjobfree.com
Service Industry Leader
A dedicated, detail-oriented, articulate, and self-motivated professional with 7+ years of comprehensive expertise within service industry. Recognized for communication skills and resolving complex issues by formulating creative/logical solutions. A proactive, hands-on leader. Able to develop strong relationships with peers, senior management, vendors, and customers to facilitate smooth operations and efficient decision-making.
KEY STRENGTHS
Communication • Bartending Efficiency • Staff Training • Customer Service • Organization • Prioritization • Adaptability • Customer Attentiveness • Service Industry Best Practices • Self-Directed • Identifying and Resolving Issues • Strategic Thinking • Small Team Management • Productivity • Collaborative Decision-Making • Hospitality Training • Aloha • Micros • Squirrel • Various POS Systems • Team Management • Staff Training • Inventory • Event Management • Vendor Management • Customer-Facing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRUTAP, NINNEAPOLIS, MN January 2016 – Present
VICE PRESIDENT OF MIDWEST REGION
Installation of customer beer tap systems
Regional sales representative
Service manager and maintenance manager
NICOLLET ISLAND INN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN January 2016 – May 2018
LEAD BARTENDER
In addition to bartending duties responsibilities include high volume banquets, daily table side service, and inventory. Experience with working offsite receptions and private events.
VINCENT, MINNEAPOLIS, MN August 2014 – December 2015
LEAD BARTENDER
In addition to bartending duties responsibilities include high volume banquets, daily table side service, and inventory. Experience with working offsite receptions and private events.
MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN June 2011 – January 2015
LEAD BARTENDER
Awarded for excellent customer service, attention to detail and self-starter initiative. Duties include customer service, bartending efficiency, table side service, and customer retention.
M&s GRILLE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN May 2008 – June 2011
BARTENDER
Duties include customer service, serving with excellence, bartending efficiency, and inventory. Responsible for training and ensuring the success of new employees. Attained a continual following of customers and high company sales.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Perlick Certified Installer, August 2018
General Education: Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN 2000-2002