Stephen Vidales
San Antonio, Texas
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Summary
I have studied Business Administration and am currently enrolled at the University of the Incarnate Word in Vision Science and a working to be admitted into the doctorate program in Optometry at the Rosenberg School of Optometry. I have an extensive background in retail and hospitality management. I am computer literate and can use all operating systems.
Education
Pearsall High School
High School
Pearsall, Texas
Transferred
Graduated with honors, played basketball, football, baseball, track, and cross country. Varsity in all sports. Part of the marching band which qualified for State contest every year the band was eligible to.
University of the Incarnate Word
Vision Science
San Antonio, Texas
Enrolled
I currently have a 3.05 GPA. Part of the University Marching Band. Currently taking classes in Vision Science and understand some optical office procedures.
University of Phoenix
Business Administration
San Antonio, Texas
Transferred
Completed most courses needed to graduate. Transferred with a 3.11 GPA.
Northwest Vista College
Core Classes
San Antonio, Texas
Transferred
English, History and Science classes. Transferred with a 3.9 GPA.
Employment History
Beethoven Maennerchor
Bar Manager
San Antonio, Texas
July 2016 – Present
Order and maintain inventory. Hiring of staff and direction and training of staff. Coordinate weekly and monthly events such as private parties and community functions within the King William District. Daily deposits. Build business within the community. Create a friendly and inviting atmosphere for guests. Build strong and lasting business relationships. Built sales by 23% over a four-year period. Negotiated costs with multiple vendors to increase dollars to the bottom line.
Texas Land and Cattle
Shift Leader
San Antonio, Texas
July 2013 – Present
Open and close restaurant as a manager. Count registers and tills to begin and end the night. Receive checkouts from servers. Give direction to the staff. Create a fun and enjoyable environment for the staff and guests alike while still being productive and efficient. Order and prepare product for daily usage. Create and use budget analysis for future business days. Create and publish staff and management schedules. Have a working relationship with staff, management, corporate and the community alike.
Longhorn Steakhouse
Assistant Manager
San Antonio, Texas
September 2009 – February 2013
Open and close restaurant as a manager. Count registers and tills to begin and end the night. Receive checkouts from servers. Give direction to the staff. Create a fun and enjoyable environment for the staff and guests alike. Order and prepare product for use on a daily basis. Create and use budget analysis for future business days. Create and publish staff and management schedules. Have a working relationship with staff, management, corporate and the community alike.
Home Depot
Assistant Manager
San Antonio, Texas
April 1997 – August 2007
Build a rapport with clients and contractors. Oversee daily sales and direction of departments. Create weekly schedules for salaried managers and department managers. Responsible for a store with 150 plus employees as well as a $42 million in yearly sales building. Resolve any conflict with customer's orders and product. Have an open door policy to help build a strong relationship with employees so that morale continues to stay high. Maintain a healthy work environment. Work in the community and help the surrounding neighborhoods.
Hobbies & Interests
I live an active lifestyle. I play golf and spend lots of time with my family. Spend time outdoors. I am a practicing Catholic and like to help in the community. Working at Home Depot allowed me to understand the pleasure of seeing someone having their home restored and a family a place to live.
Professional Skills
Computer Tech: Intermediate
Windows: Advanced
Forklift Operator: Advanced
Carpentry: Intermediate
Vision Science: Current course load
Languages
Spanish: Fluent
French: Beginner
References
Matt Moreno
Friend
Hooters General Manager
510 E. Mally San Antonio, TX 78221
Co-workers for Texas Land and Cattle and Longhorn Steakhouse.
Jessica Elizondo
Friend/General Manager
Hooters General Manager
Floresville, TX
Co-worker and General Manager at Texas Land and Cattle and Longhorn Steakhouse