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Ashley Adell

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Astute Hiring Manager with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in sales, customer relationship management, and strategic pipeline development. Resourceful with outstanding success liaising with senior management to define stakeholder needs, goals and objectives, articulate technical requirements and execute outcomes. Influences customers, suppliers and partners at account level. Highly proficient in QuickBooks, Open Table, Excel, HotSchedules, Tripleseat, Wisetail, Paycom, Paygistics and familiar with Salesforce, including advanced features to facilitate strong flow-charting and presentation skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Hiring Manager / Assistant Manager

Copper Canyon Grill
2021.08 - Current

Technical Expertise:

  • Resolved technical issues with OpenTable to increase efficiency and optimize seating capacity
  • Implemented TripleSeat to streamline private dining reservation process, enhancing booking efficiency
  • Managed scheduling and updates for all FOH employees using HotSchedules, ensuring weekly schedules were posted every Thursday
  • Improved onboarding experience for new hires, creating comprehensive orientation program through Wisetail, confirmed I9 documents and personal information in Paycom, and set them up in HotSchedules
  • Ensured all FOH employees completed weekly modules in Wisetail and updated Paycom information as needed
  • Input multiple weekly invoices in QuickBooks and manage refunds for guests through Paygistics
  • Modified menu items on Copper Canyon website to match guest needs and improve user-friendliness
  • Updated Micros POS menu to ensure servers had necessary options to properly ring in guest orders with modifications

Customer Relationship Management:

  • Reviewed liquor vendor accounts and identified opportunities to increase bar sales through strategic product placements and promotions
  • Managed quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) regarding restaurant’s floor etiquette, inventory, and supplies, enhancing overall customer experience
  • Conducted regular conference calls with Company’s Director of Operations and associate staff to discuss restaurant conditions and implement improvements
  • Collaborated closely with head chef to manage daily food features, efficiently handling average of 360 plates and 150 to-go orders per shift
  • Redesigned restaurant-specific cocktail book, incorporating new recipes approved by senior management to enhance customer satisfaction and engagement.

Head Bartender

Hillstone
2014.05 - 2021.07
  • As part of a dedicated bartending team, consistently executed sales ranging from $2,500 to $3,500 per shift
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Minimized spillage and over-pouring to help manage waste reduction, ensuring cost-effective inventory management
  • Maintained over 15 repeat customers who visited on a 2-3 day basis each week, demonstrating exceptional relationship-building skills and customer loyalty
  • Efficiently handled orders during peak periods, maximizing service efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Memorized regular customers' preferred drinks and names, providing personalized, high-end service that fostered strong customer loyalty.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving the establishment''s reputation for excellent service.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.

Sales Representative

Ashley Furniture Home store
2013.06 - 2014.05
  • Met monthly sales quotas, managed sales reports, and provided customer service by greeting and directing customers
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12.2017

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Hospitality Industry Knowledge
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Product Knowledge
  • Strategic Planning
  • Onboarding Processes
  • Relationship building and management
  • Internal Communications
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Hiring Manager / Assistant Manager

Copper Canyon Grill
2021.08 - Current

Head Bartender

Hillstone
2014.05 - 2021.07

Sales Representative

Ashley Furniture Home store
2013.06 - 2014.05

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Memphis
Ashley Adell