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Taza Hays

609 Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Professional hospitality expert with proven skills in mixing and serving beverages, managing bar inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in providing exceptional service, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Known for reliability, flexibility, and creating positive experiences for patrons.

Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.

Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Experienced with financial analysis and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Utilizes knowledge of accounting software and financial regulations to streamline processes. Strong understanding of financial data analysis, budgeting, and tax preparation.

Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.

Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

The Mint Gaming Hall
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Trained new staff on drink preparation techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Provided excellent customer service, building rapport with regular patrons.
  • Managed bar inventory, ordering supplies to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes to minimize waste and improve stock accuracy.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by engaging patrons and responding to their needs promptly.

Staff Specialist

People Ready Staffing
12.2014 - 09.2020
  • Monitored candidate progress through onboarding processes, providing support to ensure smooth transitions into roles.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to understand hiring requirements and improve service delivery.
  • Coordinated staffing solutions for various client needs, ensuring timely placement of qualified candidates.
  • Managed administrative tasks related to recruitment, maintaining accurate records in applicant tracking systems for compliance purposes.
  • Negotiated contracts with key partners, securing favorable terms for the organization without compromising quality or service standards.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workload efficiently.
  • Conducted thorough market research to inform strategic planning efforts, positioning the company for continued growth.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services while minimizing costs.
  • Streamlined reporting processes to provide more accurate and timely information for decision-making purposes.
  • Established a track record of success in driving process improvements and optimizing resources to achieve outstanding results.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff capabilities and compliance.
  • Collaborated with management to identify staffing requirements and optimize workforce planning.
  • Streamlined recruitment procedures, improving candidate sourcing and selection efficiency.

Head Coach

Warren County Football League
07.2017 - 07.2020

Head Coach for Warren County youth football league.

  • Developed training programs to enhance athlete performance and skills.
  • Collaborated with coaching staff to create strategic game plans.
  • Analyzed team performance data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Monitored player progress and provided constructive feedback for growth.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
  • Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
  • Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 3 coaches.

Basketball Coach

02.2016 - 04.2019
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Created opportunities for players to develop leadership skills through team captain roles or mentoring younger teammates.
  • Built strong, cohesive teams by fostering a positive and supportive environment.
  • Optimized practice sessions by focusing on skill development, conditioning, and situational drills.
  • Evaluated game film as part of ongoing review process identifying areas of weakness requiring targeted improvements.
  • Developed strategic training programs to enhance player performance and team cohesion.

Customer Service Representative

Kroger
02.2012 - 11.2014
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Identified recurring issues, contributing recommendations for product improvements to management.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by offering personalized solutions tailored to individual needs.
  • Analyzed customer service metrics to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions and transactions, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.

Packaging Associate

Country Oven Bakery
02.2012 - 10.2013
  • Assisted in training new associates on packaging techniques and equipment usage.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline packaging processes, enhancing efficiency.
  • Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
  • Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
  • Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
  • Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet deadlines and ensure quality control standards were met.

Navy

United States Navy, USN
08.2007 - 08.2011
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bowling Green High
Bowling Green, KY
05-2007

Skills

  • Team management
  • Training and coaching
  • Recruiting
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Team bonding
  • Strategic planning
  • Team motivation
  • Game strategy planning
  • Skills workshops
  • Team analysis
  • Skill building
  • Team development
  • Program leadership
  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Professional appearance
  • Suggestive selling
  • Team training and development
  • Sales expertise
  • Salesmanship
  • Performance improvement
  • Organizational growth
  • Courteous
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Marketing and sales experience

Timeline

Bartender

The Mint Gaming Hall
08.2020 - 05.2022

Head Coach

Warren County Football League
07.2017 - 07.2020

Basketball Coach

02.2016 - 04.2019

Staff Specialist

People Ready Staffing
12.2014 - 09.2020

Customer Service Representative

Kroger
02.2012 - 11.2014

Packaging Associate

Country Oven Bakery
02.2012 - 10.2013

Navy

United States Navy, USN
08.2007 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Bowling Green High
Taza Hays