Freight Invoice Auditing: Reviewing invoices from carriers, suppliers, and logistics providers to ensure accuracy, adherence to agreed-upon rates, and compliance with contracts and agreements
Rate Validation: Verifying that the rates charged by carriers align with the negotiated rates and tariffs in contracts or pricing agreements
Contract Compliance: Ensuring that invoiced charges match the terms and conditions outlined in contracts, tariffs, and service agreements
Dispute Resolution: Handling and resolving invoice disputes, late delivery issues, claims for damages, and other discrepancies with carriers or suppliers.
Co-Owner
Lelo's Bakery Inc
- Current
Family owned business that specializes in event planning, costumed baked goods, and ice cream
Prepare detailed event timelines and production schedules in advance of each event
Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts to craft and implement creative and logistical aspects of all events
Stay current, and often ahead of the curve, on event planning, design, and production trends, proactively identifying and solving operational challenges
Establish standard procedures and train staff to execute them
Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times
Successfully coordinated 2 weddings in the past month
Currently in the process of getting ready for a third event
Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of services according to budget
Negotiate contracts with vendors to ensure best pricing and services for each event.
Server
Keg Steakhouse
02.2022 - 12.2022
Menu Knowledge: Familiarizing yourself with the menu, including various cuts of steak, side dishes, appetizers, and drinks
Being able to answer questions and provide recommendations to guests based on their preferences
Up selling and Recommendations: Suggesting wine pairings, appetizers, sides, and desserts to enhance the dining experience and increase sales
Promoting premium cuts of steak or special dishes to interested guests
Problem Resolution: Addressing any issues that arise, such as incorrect orders or guest dissatisfaction, with professionalism and a desire to resolve the problem
Billing and Payment: Presenting bills accurately and promptly when guests are ready to pay
Handling cash and credit card transactions securely and efficiently
Collaboration with Team: Coordinating with the kitchen, bartenders, and other staff members to ensure smooth service
Communicating any special requests or modifications from guests to the appropriate personnel
Product Knowledge: Continuously educating yourself about the different cuts of steak, cooking methods, and ingredients used in the restaurant's dishes.
Phone Specialist
World Vision Canada
03.2020 - 03.2022
Took orders by obtaining and verifying information
Enters orders by transmitting information
Provides product/service information by answering questions, offering assistance
Maintains call center database by entering and verifying information, updating contact log
Improves quality results by recommending changes
Keeps equipment operational by following established procedures, reporting malfunctions
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Head Specialized Server
Haze Lounge
04.2020 - 05.2020
Guest Relations: Greeting and seating guests, making sure they are comfortable and attended to promptly
Addressing guest inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a professional and courteous manner
Monitoring the pace of service to ensure guests are not kept waiting excessively
Service Quality: Ensuring that service standards, including proper etiquette, presentation, and timing, are consistently maintained by all staff
Overseeing table setups, including clean utensils, glassware, and proper tableware presentation
Coordinating with the kitchen to ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders to guests
Cash Handling and Billing: Overseeing the accurate handling of bills, payments, and cash transactions by servers
Addressing any discrepancies or issues related to billing.