DON GURULE
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San Diego, CA 92104
Direct 619-***-****
*********@*******.***
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Objective
View sales
as an opportunity to compete with self and with others. Accept authority and
responsibility to achieve sales goals
Qualification Highlights
• Demonstrated ability to meet the needs of patrons, dependable, hard working, reliable, and punctual.
• Use clear, concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties.
• Resourceful, energetic, competent, multi-task and results-oriented.
• Met or exceeded all performance goals to date.
• Commended by clients for highly entertaining theme parties and related hospitality events.
• Earned valuable repeat and referral business based on excellent customer relations.
• Trained in Aloha and Micros pos systems
Experience
The Fish Market, San Diego
SERVER, 2007 - 2010
• Provide quick, efficient and friendly service to customers. Boost customer base and establish repeat clientele. Compete with co-workers to achieve sales goals. Awarded high quality of standards 2009
• Easily establish rapport with people of all ages, cultures, and beliefs
• Effective written and verbal abilities
• Effective in stressful situations
• Outstanding ability to solve problems under high pressure conditions in a professional and concerned manner
• Explained and enforced laws and regulations concerning alcohol consumption, valid identification, cash handling.
• Acquired a strong knowledge of basic kitchen and restaurant management
• Investigated and resolved food quality and service complaints
TGI FRIDAYS, San Diego CA
SERVER, 2004 - 2007
• Earned a reputation as a valuable and cooperative coworker by: being fair, honest, and willing to help others when needed; effectively resolving conflicts at appropriate times; and assisting new managers and other staff to become familiar with policy and operations
• Established goals and objectives, developed policies and procedures, recruited and trained staff, and initiated and enhanced systems
• Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving and building maintenance in lodging and dining facility
• Business generalist with record of achievement in applying marketing, administrative and human resource skills to effectively manage projects and ongoing operations
• Evaluated personnel, conducted training programs and established wage incentives
RED LOBSTER, Chula Vista CA
SERVER, 2002 - 2004
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to service several transactions simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound knowledge to diverse applications
• Excellent speaking and presentation skills
• Successfully perform a wide variety of evaluation, programming, and service activities to support the financial and manufacturing operations at the corporate and divisional levels
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound knowledge to diverse applications
BERTRAND AT MR A'S, San Diego CA
FOODRUNNER, 2000 - 2002
• Established quality standards
• Assisted in establishing a successful structure for a growing company
• Closely coordinated with all departments to ensure smooth operation
• Effective written and verbal abilities
• Highly regarded by all employees for friendliness, hard work and the ability to learn new procedures very quickly
Education
B.A., PHYCOLOGY, 1991
USD, San Diego CA
Server/hospitality/hotel operations
Skills
• Community and Customer Service
• Team Leadership and Motivation
• Team Building and Empowerment
• Customer Relationship Management
• Customer Relations/Public Relations Skills
• Catering Operations
• Special Events
• Staff Training/Development/Motivation
• Restaurant Operations