ASHLEE HERNANDEZ
***** ***** **., ***. **** - Overland Park, KS 66210
913-***-**** ****************@***.******.***
Management ~ Human Resources ~ Executive Assistance
PROFILE
Masters in Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution candidate, with focus on troubleshooting and resolving human resource issues and providing decisive, motivating leadership; solid experience in training, developing and supervising personnel as well as addressing and mitigating employee issues
Business-savvy professional, with managerial experience in the restaurant/food service industry spanning business development, marketing/promotion and special events coordination to customer/public relation, inventory control, vendor relations, and purchasing/ordering
Excel in prioritizing, planning, coordinating, and managing projects/workflow in high-volume, multi-task settings to maximize use of resources and optimize productivity/efficiency
Talent for rapidly adapting skills and acquiring new knowledge to master new responsibilities and professional environments
Stellar work ethic and driven to achieve goals, as illustrated by ongoing progressive work history concurrent with successful academic pursuits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Salty Iguana Mexican Restaurant – Olathe, KS 2006-present
BAR MANAGER
Promoted in recognition of dynamic leadership skills to steer broad-scope areas of bar operations
Successfully drive business growth by building patron loyalty as well as planning, coordinating and spearheading promotional initiatives ranging from catered to sponsored events; has included Kansas Basketball Tournaments and Golf Tournaments
Actively collaborate in launching new locations to expand market penetration, competitive leveraging and revenue streams
Effectively train, schedule and direct staff, with strong focus on delivering quality customer service while maximizing operational efficiency and profitability
Work extensively with Micros system and deliver associated employee training
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution-Human Resources
Baker University; in progress, graduating 12/2012
Bachelors Degree in Psychology
University of Kansas; 2009
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Facilitator, Kansas Basketball Team charity and sponsored events
Volunteer, Charity Events, Food Drives and Local Church Programs
Student Council President, national leadership training program, Central Missouri State University