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St Louis, Missouri, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area

- Involved in design, re-design, or renovation to maximize efficiency and customer flow of 10+ restaurants, bars and/or clubs over past 15 years.- Updated business appearance, décor, social media accounts and promotional strategies.- Reviewed business finances and back-end administrative procedures.- Optimized menu with fresh offerings and seasonal fare.- Observed restaurant operations, watched staff interactions and ate different foods from established menu.- Improved customer service policies to maximize satisfaction and build brand loyalty.- Enhanced sales by promoting new food and beverage products and assisting with creative menu selections.- Updated business appearance, decor, social media accounts and promotional strategies.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

- Prepared wide variety of mixed drinks and shots by applying extensive cocktail knowledge.- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting that averaged nightly sales of $15,000 - $60,000 depending on day and event.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning..- Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.- Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.- Verified accurate records and sufficient supplies by conducting regular inventories of food, beverages, glassware and other materials.- Promoted business through participation in and sponsorship of community events.- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.- Managed 25-person team of staff for high-end Italian restaurant

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

- Increased sales by over 35% annually by creating and implementing marketing plans, menus, specials, promotions and customer events.- Orchestrated social functions, formal engagements and business meetings, resulting in significant increase in overall sales.- Implemented processes for in-house batching of syrups, tonics, infusions and cocktails.- Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.- Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.- Crafted popular cocktail menus each season for customers preferring liquor and spirits to wine or beer.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

- Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.- Prepared classic, modern and unique cocktails for each customer.- Maintained quality of garnishes, juices and other perishables by preparing new stock daily.- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.

College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, 12

Criminal Justice

Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity