We have some very talented people in Northwest Florida, and Sarah Cook is one of them. She recently sent me this message with her resume, and hmm... yes, it is a bit un-orthodox but sometimes I am known for that... but I'm going to share her resume with you in the hopes that she will be hired! And no, I will not do this again on my blog. (It is quite common nowadays that trustworthy and smart people work remotely from their home, Panera, or other wifi spot. I think she would be perfect for some IP communications company who needs her skills.)
"As you can see, I've been in restaurant work for awhile in a management role. That was supposed to be a little sabbatical I took from a "real" job! I was just going to wait tables or tend bar and, within a couple months of doing that, I was promoted to shift lead then to management. My strengths definitely lie in personnel/project management. I have managed people in multiple industries and that is where I end up being more efficient. I always tend to be the "go to" worker for my employer. I am looking to get back into a more "professional" role like I was doing in management and project management. I am open to hearing ideas about any industry. I'm an excellent office manager as well. I also have no problems traveling as much as necessary or commuting. Also, I would be open to relocating for the right position. *I would prefer to stay in Pensacola since this is home, however I am certainly not opposed to discussing relocation for a better, challenging career. Thank you again for your help and I hope to hear from you soon! Have a great day!"
(I removed the phone number for privacy sake for her to choose later with contact.)
Sarah S. Cook
Highlights
* Project Manager of 600 plus station installation at Saufley Field, Florida after Hurricane Ivan
* Concept originator and team leader for Hurricane Katrina relief at Q.S.I.
* Management experience in multiple industries
* Instrumental in opening new restaurant concept from the ground up
Work History
2009 -2009 Scenic Hills Country Club & Golf Course
Events & Beverage Manager
* Coordinate all banquet, events, weddings and golf tournaments
* Ordering of all beer, liquor, wine and bar supplies (paper goods, fruit, etc)
* Schedule staff for bar, restaurant, beverage cart and banquet events
* Plan entire events within the clients' budgets
2008 - 2009 Tequila Mexico, Pensacola, Florida
General Manager
* Recruit, train and schedule full staff of over 50 employees
* Handle weekly inventory and vendor relations to ensure cost-effective purchasing
* Purchase all food products, liquor, wine, small wares, dry goods
* Ensure the integrity of restaurant operations through excellent customer relations
2007 - 2007 Pensacola Blues Café, Pensacola, Florida
Bartender
* Create wine and beer list for new restaurant
* Assisted in initial opening of new restaurant
* Book nightly entertainment
2007 - 2007 The Gutter Lounge, Pensacola, Florida
Bartender
* Serve and stock all beer, wine and liquor
* Clean and inspect entire bar at the end of each shift
* Responsible for all cash of a high volume bar
2006 - 2007 Copeland's Of New Orleans, Pensacola, Florida
Bartender / Front of House Manager
* Responsible for all cash in high volume restaurant
* Clean and inspect entire restaurant at the end of each shift
* Run reports, prepare labor estimates, make deposits daily
* Prepare labor percentages for review by corporate
* Weekly inventory of front of house supplies
* Write schedule for all front of house employees
2006 - 2006 New Market Steakhouse, Pensacola, Florida
Bartender / Shift Manager
* Responsible for cash in high volume restaurant
* Clean and inspect entire restaurant at the end of each shift
* Check out all employees at the end of shift
2005 Workplace Solutions, Pensacola, Florida
Sales / Project Manager
* Solicit new clients
* Perform field measurements for new installations
* Schedule installations
* Prepare budgetary figures for government submission
* Manage installation crews
* Prepare preliminary sketches for new projects
2002 - 2005 Quality Systems Installation, Inc. Pensacola, Florida
Project Manager
* Oversee office furniture installations
* Manage all accounts payable/receivable and human resources
* Manage installation crews
* Travel to represent QSI at industry conferences
* Quote jobs for private and government sector
* Complete punch lists
* Perform inspections of job sites
* Design and implement advertising and website to brand company image
* Schedule installations, shipments, meetings, vendor deliveries, etc
2000 - 2002 Dan Helms & Company, Pensacola, Florida
Office Manager / Property Appraiser and Real Estate Assistant
* Supply Procurement
* Delivery of completed appraisals
* Photographer of comparable homes on market
* Accounts Payable and Receivable
References
Brett Goller US Food Service 850.346.0075 - professional acquaintance
Don Astin InstallNET Atlanta 404.557.1104 - professional acquaintance
John Henley Stetson University 850.232.5749 - personal friend & coworker & co-manager
Chef Eric Troup Georgestone Technical 850.554.5522 - former coworker and co-manager