Harmony Atkins

Reliable Steady & Remote Ready

Avon Park, FL 33825

adulf7@r.postjobfree.com

+1-863-***-****

A very committed, highly driven and hard working professional with a background in business, customer service, executive level administrative assistance, hospitality and restaurant management fields.

As a Chef/Restaurant Manager and a former Executive Administrative Assistant to the President and CEO of a national consulting firm my focus is on providing consistent positive results and 100% client satisfaction.

A positive and motivated self starter and therefore highly accountable, conscientious and capable of taking the initiative. Open and honest, a true leader and team player. Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are demonstrated by more than fifteen years of working experience with providing professional and courteous world class customer service to many satisfied clients.

Like a diamond in the rough, certain to shine unde pressure and always striving for 100% client satisfaction. A well organized individual exhibiting excellent leadership skills. CORE STRENGTHS

Strong organizational skills Adaptive team player

Active listening skills Opening/closing procedures Seasoned in conflict resolution POS, micros... etc Sharp problem solver Quick learner

Courteous demeanor

Energetic work attitude

Inventory control familiarity

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Business Owner

Harmonious Happenstance Re-Design Concepts - Avon Park, FL July 2019 to Present

I am the owner and sole proprietor of HH Re-Design Concepts. My companies mission is to deliver green economic friendly and affordable interior design consultation that caters to what the individual is wanting to accomplish in their space.

I create one of a kind functional art pieces for each and every one of my clients personally and I give them a customized re design plan that is tailored specifically to meet and/or exceed their individual wants and desires.

By using only locally sourced materials purchased from various small businesses in the clients area, as well as using re furnished antiques and re purposing items made available to me by each of the clients; it is my goal to leave a smaller carbon footprint that creates less waste, a greater affordability for my lower income clients and helps to support the other little guys like me who are just trying their best to live the American dream.

Lead Chef / Bartender

Bamboozles - Dundee, IL

February 2017 to October 2017

Trained BOH staff on kitchen operations and preparation of menu. Chef

Bleu Root - Dundee, IL

February 2017 to June 2017

Went in as a chef to train new employees on menu preparation and recipe training. Bartender

Prarie station pub, Fox and Hound, Cody's, Tia Marias - Hanover Park, IL August 2016 to January 2017

• Bartender

1.Prarie Station Pub

• Cocktail server

1. Fox and Hound Schaumburg, IL

Accepted payment from customers and made change as necessary. Assisted co-workers. Assisted diners with seating as needed Attempted to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking Checked patrons' identification to ensure that they met minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages

• Bartender

2.Codys Carol Stream, IL

Greeted guests and sat them at tables or in waiting areas Informed patrons of establishment specialties and features. Inspected dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup. Instructed cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.Cleaned bars, work areas, and tables. Increased customer attendance at weekly Bar Trivia night by providing fast and friendly service.

• Server

3.Red Lobster Schaumburg, IL

Cleaned bars, work areas, and tables. Cleaned up spilled food, drink and broken dishes, and removed empty bottles and trash. Cleaned and maintained the beverage area, display cases, equipment, and order transaction area. Checked the quantity and quality of received products.Assisted co-workers. Inspected dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup. Kept drink stations clean and ready for service

• Bar Manager / Bartender

4.Tia Maria's Roselle, IL

Responsible for opening and closing procedures. Supervised other bartenders and kitchen staff. Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages. Prepared and served hot and cold beverages. Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation. Took beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons. Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus. Compiled and maintained records of food use and expenditures. Observed diners to anticipate any additional needs and respond to requests. GM Manager

Check Into Cash - East Dundee, IL

2008 to 2010

In charge of all daily operations of store as well as processing loans and inputing data into verification system

• Monitored and maintained budgets

• Met with clients to discuss their needs

• Managed a team of 3 employees

• Maintained staffing levels

• Successfully implemented new policies and procedures to improve team efficiency

• Provided guidance to staff members on new procedures and policies

• Fielded telephone calls and complaints from clients

• Ensured adequate staffing and recruitment to meet the needs of the business

• Responsible for achieving sales and profit goals

• Coordinated maintenance of the facility

• Successfully reduced entire stores annual expenses Executive Administrative Assistant

Herman Hale and Associates - Sebring, FL

2003 to March 2008

Education

Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate in Culinary Arts

Elgin Community College - Elgin, IL

2005 to 2007

Undergraduate in Hospitality Management

College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL

2005 to 2007

Undergraduate in Business

College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL

2007

EMT First Responder Certification in Emergency Medical Services College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL

2004 to 2006

Skills

• POS

• Chef

• Knife skills

• Management

• kitchen

• Mixology (10+ years)

• Baking

• Cooking

• Team Player (10+ years)

• training

• Restaurant Server

• Waitress

• Barback

• Hostess

• Bartending

• Micros POS

• Food Safety

• Culinary Experience

• Banquet Experience

• Catering

• Microsoft Office

• Conflict Management

• Food Preparation

• Restaurant Management

• Human Resources

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Inventory Control

• Menu Planning

• Administrative experience (6 years)

• Merchandising

• Microsoft Word (10+ years)

• Quality Assurance

• Purchasing

• EMT Experience

• Food Production

• Profit & Loss

• Recruiting

Certifications and Licenses

Serv safe

Bassett/tips

Food Handler

Conflict resolution for Managers Training

Specialized training provided by Check into Cash for General Store Managers and other upper level management areas

Sexual Harassment training for Managers

Present

Specialized training for upper level management in regards to handling sexual harrassment claims in the workplace. The training provides a manager with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly deal with any casde involving sexual harassment in the workplace Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Present

Specialized training for upper level management that provides the knowledge and skills required that help one to recognize the signs of various money laundering schemes that are used in high dollar western union money transfers. This training also provides techniques to prevent transactions that have a higher possibility of funding acts of terrorism Assessments

Real estate — Proficient

March 2022

Matching listings with specifications

Full results: Proficient

Food safety — Proficient

February 2020

Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

I am a single and recently disabled mother of 2 who finally found her way back to her family and the place that built me.

I spent 16 years exploring what the big city of Chicago had to offer me as a Chef and soaked in as much knowledge about the hospitality and restaurant industry as I possibly could. Unfortunately I have developed peripheral neuropathy, a disability that has made my chosen career as a chef no longer possible for me.

I have since returned home and I am now in need of a position that will allow me to work remotely from home in order to accommodate my disability, but will also allow me to spend more time with my little girl.

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