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ASHLEY CLINGINGSMITH

Temecula

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive hospitality experience, excelling in high-volume fine dining service. Proven track record as a top sales performer, leveraging exceptional communication skills and CRM proficiency in Salesforce to build strong client relationships and drive sales growth. Creative problem solver dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Server, Bartender

Gourmet Italia/Bottega Italia
Temecula
03.2023 - Current
  • Fine dining and wine bar service.
  • Deliverance of daily specials upon table greeting.
  • High volume customer service agent.
  • High volume wine club sales.
  • Provide guests with unique overall experience.

Junior Account Executive

Yelp Inc.
Temecula
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: Remote-Temecula, CA
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Served as marketing expert for a variation of online businesses with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals via daily metrics.
  • Informed clients of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in client database.
  • CRM proficiency in Salesforce.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with pipeline of clients within assigned territory.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Remote-Temecula, CA

Bartender, Server

Il Sogno Italiano
San Diego
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Fine dining service.
  • Private party and banquet service.
  • Prepare and organize bar for craft cocktail service.
  • Fine tune inventory and order lists.
  • Provide amazing overall guest experience.

Bartender, Server

Fogo de Chão
San Diego
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Prepped bar for high volume dining service.
  • Prepared and served craft cocktails for patrons.
  • Fast paced and professional service.
  • High volume sales.
  • High volume dining and banquet service.

Server, Bartender

Gourmet Italia
Temecula
04.2018 - 12.2021

Wine Server, Server

Oak Mountain Winery
Temecula
08.2017 - 06.2018

Server, Bartender

Nonno's Ristorante
Murrieta
08.2016 - 04.2018

Lead Server, Bartender

Pints and Quarts Gastropub
Lake Elsinore
02.2016 - 08.2016

Server

Burgers and Beer
Temecula
02.2015 - 03.2016

Bar Manager

Duke’s Mesquite Broiler
Temecula
07.2014 - 02.2015

Receptionist/ Front Office Personnel

Springs Dental Care
Murrieta
08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Managed insurance records, patient charts and company files using online tracking system.
  • Contacted insurance providers to verify correct insurance information on a daily basis.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for office.
  • Calculated Coordination of Benefits.
  • Provided patients a relaxed and overall comfortable atmosphere.

Executive Assistant/ Project Manager

V & T Tooling, Inc.
Temecula
01.2012 - 08.2013
  • Computed, recorded, and proofread data, records and reports.
  • Created solutions to the areas of inventory, sales reporting, distribution and product upgrades that led to system improvements and streamlined processes.
  • Worked closely with company executives to identify new business opportunities.
  • Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints for all material ordering and chemical processes required for ISO: 9001 certification on aerospace machined parts.

Server, Cocktail Server, Host, Expo, Bartender

El Torito Restaurants
Long Beach
10.2005 - 10.2012

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Molecular and Cell Biology

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Associate in Science Degree - General Studies – Science & Mathematics, University Studies – Mathematics & Science

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

General Education -

California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • High responsibility and reliability levels
  • Meets deadlines
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Cooperative team member
  • Technologically proficient
  • Creative problem solver
  • Strategic planner
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Point of sale (POS) system operation
  • Extensive hospitality background
  • Top sales performer
  • High-volume fine dining service
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Master of sales techniques
  • Manager of opening/closing procedures
  • Appointment scheduling proficiency
  • Insurance verification competency
  • Patient charting
  • Invoice processing
  • Blueprint expertise
  • High volume communicator
  • CRM proficiency in Salesforce
  • Marketing and sales expertise
  • Ability to establish trust and rapport with clients
  • Contract negotiation
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Google Workspace
  • Adobe
  • Salesforce
  • Dental Software

Specific Skills

  • Point of sale (POS) system operation
  • Extensive hospitality background
  • Top sales performer
  • High-volume dining
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Master of sales techniques
  • Large cash/checks deposit expert
  • Manager of opening/closing procedures
  • Appointment scheduling proficiency
  • Insurance verification competency
  • Patient charting
  • Invoice processing
  • Blueprint expertise
  • High volume communicator using multiple methods simultaneously
  • CRM proficiency in Salesforce
  • Marketing and sales expertise
  • Ability to establish trust and rapport with clients in a professional environment
  • Contract negotiation
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Adobe, Salesforce, Dental Software

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: 1

Timeline

Server, Bartender

Gourmet Italia/Bottega Italia
03.2023 - Current

Junior Account Executive

Yelp Inc.
11.2022 - 09.2023

Bartender, Server

Il Sogno Italiano
03.2022 - 10.2022

Bartender, Server

Fogo de Chão
09.2021 - 04.2022

Server, Bartender

Gourmet Italia
04.2018 - 12.2021

Wine Server, Server

Oak Mountain Winery
08.2017 - 06.2018

Server, Bartender

Nonno's Ristorante
08.2016 - 04.2018

Lead Server, Bartender

Pints and Quarts Gastropub
02.2016 - 08.2016

Server

Burgers and Beer
02.2015 - 03.2016

Bar Manager

Duke’s Mesquite Broiler
07.2014 - 02.2015

Receptionist/ Front Office Personnel

Springs Dental Care
08.2013 - 07.2014

Executive Assistant/ Project Manager

V & T Tooling, Inc.
01.2012 - 08.2013

Server, Cocktail Server, Host, Expo, Bartender

El Torito Restaurants
10.2005 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science Degree - Molecular and Cell Biology

California State University San Marcos

Associate in Science Degree - General Studies – Science & Mathematics, University Studies – Mathematics & Science

Palomar College

General Education -

California State University Long Beach
ASHLEY CLINGINGSMITH