JOCELYN M. BALINT
**** ******** ***** 815-***-****
Aurora, IL 60502 *******.******@*****.***
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KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Extensive experience with customer service, sales and management
• Developed, planned and managed events (Nike, Aurora Manor, Salvation Army, Battered Women’s Shelter)
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism
• Outstanding leadership, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2011-Present Citizen Bar, Chicago, IL
Server
• Provided quality customer service by utilizing anticipation and active listening skills
• Established and maintained clear communication with staff and management
Responsible for overseeing all money transactions including but not limited to nightly deposits
• Executed private parties, and charity events
2011- 2011 Chicago Slaughter, Hoffman Estates, IL
Public Relations/ Media Relations Coordinator Internship
• Assist in updating scores, stats, and press releases.
• Work with the local media to promote and develop interest stories and coordinate interviews
• Assist in planning and implementing special marketing events and promotions
• Coordinate travel and food accommodations for away games
• Assistant to Owner and General Manager
2008-2011 Majerles Sports Bar, Phoenix, AZ
Server
• Provide guests with exceptional customer service that exceed their expectations
• Responsible for overseeing shift reports – shift reports measure the overall success/service provided by the servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, hostess and bussers
• Maintain the highest level of detail and attentiveness with customers
• Manage and facilitate the hospitality for high profile celebrities and professional athletes
2007-2008 Fat Tuesday, Tempe, AZ
Bartender/Server
• Developed, planned and managed the grand re-opening and Mardi Gras events
• Coordinated and implemented promotional team efforts that increased customer retention
• Organized and managed all details pertaining to order placements with accuracy
EDUCATION:
2006-2009 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Graduated: August 2009