Jordon Clark
Newport, RI *****
*********.******@*****.***
Objective
A position with growth potential where my discipline, positive attitude, professionalism,
tireless efforts and interest can be utilized.
Summary of Qualifications
1. Willing to assume responsibility, am self motivated, and posses a high degree of professional integrity.
2. Well rounded, flexible team player, and have the ability to learn quickly.
3. Fun easy going personality getting along with everyone.
4. Skilled in applying a logical, common sense approach to seeking practical solutions.
5. Well organized, inquisitive problem solver who enjoys challenges.
6. Communicate effectively when dealing with people of diverse interest and levels of authority.
Education
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
Bachelors of Communications 2003
Experience
@ The Deck, Newport RI 5/09-present
Waitstaff/ Bartender
Show strong interpersonal skills that have the ability to engage with customers in a professional, friendly, yet efficient manner.
Have a good understanding of specialty foods so as to explain complicated menus.
Therapy Unlimited 10/08-3/09
Marketing Manager/ Personal Assistant
Acted as the CEO’s first point of contact with people from inside and outside the organization.
Responsibilities included: screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate, greeting and looking after visitors and organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments. Also dealt with incoming email, faxes and post, with correspondence and writing letters, and taking dictation and minutes. Produced documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations, carried out background research and presented findings into subjects the manager is dealing with, organized and attended meetings, and ensured the manager is well-prepared for meetings. Continuously liaised with clients, suppliers and other staff and stood in for the CEO, making decisions and delegating work to others in their absence.
Designed, implemented, and facilitated marketing plans for the company. Supported and facilitated development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
Worked closely with the CEO’s three children with developmental issues to help them in all aspects of their lives.
Fifth Element 2/08-3/09
Waitstaff
Able to remain calm and professional under pressure and in situations of stress.
Superb interpersonal skills and exceptional ability to relate with and make happy all types of customers.
Rhumbline Restaurant 6/03-5/07
General Manager/ Bartender/ Waitstaff
Ensure that all employees are trained for their positions to maximize service, production and efficiency.
Manage restaurant operations on a day to day basis to assure optimum performance and continual improvement in guest service, employee professionalism and performance, sales/marketing, restaurant appearance, and profit.
Responsible for payroll and minimal accounting.
Instituted new procedures to increase productivity.
Created a party planning manual for the restaurant as a guide for special events and wedding rehearsals and ceremonies.
Responsible for all guest communication with daily reservations, complaints, praises, and event details.
References Available Upon Request