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Virgil, IL

Elgin, IL

Lockport, IL

• Daily restoration efforts including; Installing plants and seed, mowing, piling and burning brush, invasive species control, herbicide application, erosion control activities
• Natural Resource Management including; Invasive woody plant removal using herbicides, chainsaws and brush cutters
• General Maintenance including; mowing, laying mulch, grass seeding, fertilizing and turf restoration
• Native plant identification, herbicide application and participation in controlled burns

Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve

• Clearing Invasive Species though cutting, trimming and herbicide application.
• Maintaining trails by clearing and cutting brush and removing fallen trees.
• Supervise volunteers of all ages on workdays collecting native seeds, cutting and applying herbicide to invasive species.
• Herbicide Applicator Certificate
• Assists in planning, teaching conducting or leading activities and nature programs developed by the naturalist staff.
• Assists the naturalist staff in the daily operation of the Nature Center and provides program support.

St. Charles, IL

• Promoted to manager of two Pizzeria Neo locations after working for owner at Puebla Modern Mexican for 5 months was.
• Managed over 40 employees in two locations, scheduled front and back of house and supervised daily operations.
• Ensured all guests had an excellent dining experience using superior customer service skills and maximizing sales.
• Increase sales through use of persuasive sales techniques acquired through work training.
• Sales accomplishment of consistently meeting weekly predetermined sales goals.

St. Charles, IL

Managed simultaneous responsibilities in a timely fashion and often under pressure. Able to ensure a pleasurable dining experience by anticipating all guests’ needs.

Geneva, IL

Promoted from Group Leader to Site Coordinator after the first year by showing strong leadership skills.Managed up to 15 staff members and up to 80 children. Responsible for scheduling, evaluating and supervising employees.Designed, coordinated and programmed themes and activities for children in a before and after school setting and 12 week day.

Geneva, IL

• Guard street crossings during hours when children are going to school
• Direct actions of children/pedestrians traffic at street intersections for making sure safe crossing

Geneva, IL

Maitre D’/ Restaurant Supervisor- August 2010-Dec 2010Managed 15 employees at the only four Diamond Restaurant in Illinois outside of Chicago.Trained staff on policies and procedures, educated about new products and taught suggestive selling techniques to increase sales.Provided excellent customer service in high-quality, friendly atmosphere and developed.

Chicago, IL

Negotiated contracts provided oversight for service agreements between artists and purchasers.Organized new client files, maintained and updated existing files and records to insure correct information.Orchestrated administrative functions including scheduling, filing, receiving customer’s calls, proofread contracts and promotional materials.Administrative.