Set up and run on site banquet functions. Insure client satisfaction. Communicate with employees and delegate job duties.

In my most recent role, I consistently prepared and served high-quality food while maintaining safety standards. Providing excellent customer service was a top priority, and I handled customer needs and inquiries with a friendly and efficient approach. Additionally, I showed my versatility and competence by managing various roles and responsibilities, including working as both a front-of-house employee and a cook as needed.My Key Accomplishments:• Secured prompt promotion from part-time to full-time employment within three months of hire by demonstrating exceptional performance and work ethic.• Acknowledged excellent work performance and dedication by management resulting in considering promotion to management position within just six months of hire.• Implemented time management strategies to ensure on-time delivery of food items.• Ensured proper and safe handling of food items at all times with focus on minimizing risk of foodborne illnesses.

In my previous position, I ensured a pleasant dining experience for customers by promptly greeting and seating them with a friendly attitude. I also maintained timely and high-quality food service by scheduling and following proper hold times between drinks, appetizers, and main meals.My Key Contributions:• Awarded Employee of the Month Award for outstanding work performance and customer service skills.• Distinguished as top performer in FOH team by holding prestigious Medallion position.• Partnered with management to establish employee of the month program, which recognized exceptional performance and motivated team members to strive for excellence.• Trained on proper food handling techniques to ensure safe and sanitary preparation, as well as handling of food items.• Leveraged advanced expertise in operating POS systems to input/process orders accurately, manage sales transactions, as well cash handling efficiently.

As an entrepreneur, I successfully managed the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repairs of a portfolio consisting of six condominium associations and 12 residential homes. I developed and implemented effective strategies for accounts payable collection, resulting in debt-free year-end and ensuring strong financial standing for each association. Through this experience, I became proficient in invoicing, cost estimation, payroll, 1099 reports, bank reconciliations, quarterly returns, and year-end tax preparation while ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting to accountants. I also expanded the business's client base by negotiating and winning contracts with contractors building condominiums, securing long-term management contracts before completion of buildings. Furthermore, I strengthened tenant and vendor relationships and promoted customer loyalty by creating informative newsletters for each association.My Key Achievements:• Built business from scratch, starting with residential properties and working up to management of complex condominium associations.• Developed strong reputation for reliability and excellence in property management services for acquiring and retaining all contracts throughout life of business.• Recreated and renegotiated contracts for all associations to reduce expenses while keeping all associations within budget.• Created job-costing system that assisted in reducing job costs for trade clients, increasing profitability and client satisfaction.• Created annual budgets, monitored cost control measures, and accurately coded accounts receivable and payable, resulting in sound financial management and reporting.Career Note/Additional Experience: Owner/Office/Construction/ Property and Project Manager, Platts Lane Property Management, Deep River, CT