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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Trained in a wide-range of wind turbine operations, maintenance, and safety procedures• Solid understanding of AC/DC circuits, intermediate hydraulics, and PLC controls including temperature, vibration, pressure, and mechanical sensors• Proficiency with Fluke multimeter and insulation testers• Proper use of lockout-tagout procedures• Proven understanding of mechanical drive gearbox systems• Experience with installation and use of Vibralign and HOG laser shaft alignment equipment• Proficient in hydraulic and mechanical torque and tensioning tools • Able to identify workplace hazards and find solutions to mitigate harmful situations• ENSA certified in rescue and suspension trauma mitigation, safe access, safe evacuation, ladder rescue, and tower climbing• SIEMENS Global Wind Organization certification• Wind Turbine Technology Degree

Greater San Diego Area

Worked with bartenders to create and introduce signature cocktails that doubled bar. Reduced costs by finding and eliminating issues such as excess ordering, poor storage, and waste management.Solicited guest feedback to understand the needs and wants of customers. Monitored and maintained the Aloha point of sale system. Completed restaurant opening and closing procedures and managed front of house and back of house operations. Provided outstanding customer service and developed long term relationships with guests.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Developed the first all organic fine dining steak house in Oklahoma City. Created innovative and creative marketing and advertising campaigns to promote the company’s brand. Developed new training modules for employees to ensure proper workplace practices and procedures. Implemented successful wine seminars with suppliers that increased wine sales by 20% in the first quarter. Recruited musical acts to enhance company’s atmosphere, increasing traffic, and sales. Developed effective training modules for front of house and back of house employees.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Supervised dining room and provided continuous training to ensure high quality of customer service. Managed computer system, payroll, budget, inventory, and receivables. Identified and delegated responsibilities to ensure objectives were met and excellent service was achieved. Consistently reviewed operations and staff to identify any problems and opportunities for improvement. Oversaw employee work to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and food safety guidelines. Performed facility walk-throughs to assess cleanliness and preparedness at the beginning and end of shifts.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Opened four store locations and hired and trained all required employees for franchisee. Increased annual sales to over 1 million dollars per franchise location. Controlled cost and analyzed labor percentages resulting in profit and performance bonuses. Trained all current General Manager positions in all four locations and reduced staff turn-over.