Skills
-Customer service and communication
-Food and beverage service
-Serving
-Wine knowledge and beverage recommendations
-Alcoholic beverage preparation
-Menu knowledge and product learning
-Working in fast-paced environments
- Multitasking and time management
-Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership and mentoring
-Coaching and athlete development
-Organization and accountability
-Problem-solving and adaptability
-Building positive customer experiences
-Social media content creation
-Photography and videography
-Sports and event content creation
-Instagram and digital media management
-Creative storytelling
- Travel photography and content development
-Professionalism and reliability
-Strong work ethic
-Outgoing and personable attitude
-Ability to learn new systems and procedures
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-Handling customer questions and making recommendations
-Promoting events, businesses, and team accomplishments
-Creating engaging sports, lifestyle, and hospitality content
-Performing under pressure
- Balancing multiple responsibilities
About
-10+ years of experience in the food and hospitality industry, including serving, customer service, food and beverage operations, and working in multiple restaurant environments.
- 6+ years of serving experience at restaurants and hospitality establishments including Pizza Cottage, Buckeye Lake Winery, Longhorn steak house, generations, Wes Banco hockey Arena, The Bistro, Sadie’s Boathouse and a few other places ,
- Recognized as Employee of the Month at Pizza Cottage, demonstrating strong work ethic, reliability, customer service, and commitment to my workplace. I also obtain this award a month after I’d started.
- Experienced in learning and adapting to different restaurant menus, service styles, and customer expectations in multiple establishments.
- Developed extensive knowledge of wine and beverage servicewhile working at a winery, including learning a detailed wine menu, understanding different varieties and characteristics, and confidently assisting customers with selections.
- Experienced with alcoholic beverage preparation and bartending, including making a variety of drinks and providing beverage service.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to create positive experiences for customers and work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
- Experienced working in fast-paced environments while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and a positive attitude.
- Collegiate athlete for four years and competed in track and field for approximately 10 years, developing discipline, teamwork, accountability, time management, and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Competed at the NCAA Division II level in events including the 400-meter hurdles, 400-meter dash, 4x400 relay, and javelin.
- Coached collegiate track and field, gaining additional leadership, communication, organization, and mentoring experience.
- Successfully balanced collegiate athletics, employment, and education, demonstrating strong time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities at once.
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Business Administration & while continuing to build professional, athletic, and leadership experience.
- Strong teamwork and leadership abilities, developed through years of athletics, coaching, school, and employment.
- Passionate about videography, photography, travel, and content creation, with hands-on experience creating and managing social media content.
- Created photos, videos, and social media content for my collegiate track and field team and school, helping showcase athletes, competitions, events, accomplishments, and the overall team experience.
- Experience contributing to and creating content for school Instagram and social media platforms, developing an understanding of what makes engaging sports and lifestyle content.
- Strong understanding of social media, digital content, photography, and videography, with an eye for capturing moments and creating content that connects with an audience.
- Passionate about travel and exploring new places, which has further developed my creativity, photography, videography, and storytelling skills.
- Adaptable and quick to learn, with experience learning new menus, beverage selections, restaurant procedures, customer service expectations, workplace systems, and new creative tools.
- Hardworking, dependable, outgoing, and motivated, with a willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
- Comfortable interacting with customers, answering questions, making recommendations, handling multiple tasks, and contributing to a positive team environment.
- Passionate about sports, hospitality, social media, and creating memorable experiences, making me a well-rounded candidate who could contribute both behind the bar and beyond the typical responsibilities of the position.