Taylor Duwe, MBA, WSET 3

Experience

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  Florida Southern College

  Aug 2012 - May 2016

  -Advise, counsel and lead 31 second-year students-Trained in conflict resolution, handling emergency situations, and effective communication skills-Plan informative and appropriate monthly programming to assist students -Greet and assist students, parents and other visitors to the office-Collaborate with orientation staff members to prepare materials for orientation week-end-Answer phones, organize student records , and perform other office duties as necessary

  • Resident Advisor

    Aug 2013 - May 2016

  • Student Assistant / Student Solutions Center

    Aug 2012 - May 2016
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  Walt Disney World

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

  Hostess, General Teller

  Money handling responsibilities and customer service. Help with daily business practices behind the scenes and with guests.

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  Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc.

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Chapter President

  Oversee a board of 12 executive members. Lead chapter meetings of 80 members. Oversee a budget of $80,000. Manage calendar of events for organization.

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  Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2021

  Maximize financial operational results and supply ordering for service, bar and tasting room departmentsincluding liquor, beer, wine, retail and supplies weekly ordering Conduct weekly inventory and financial reporting in all Front of House and Back of House departments with weekly G4W sales averaging $125,000 Mentor and coach managers including Front of House, Back of House, and Managers in Development Lead the Restaurant Training Program and oversees two Lead Restaurant Trainers, twenty-five On the Job Trainers and up to five Managers in Development training in location at a time Create and lead wine education classes for hourly and salary team members at location Conduct second round interviews for potential new hires, helping to maintain a 110% staffing par Support restaurants as a traveling manager to assist with training new managers and hourly team members, helping with staffing needs, new menu rollouts, food cost initiatives and more Manage ambiguity while working daily operational shifts, maximizing sales per labor hour results Show less

  • Assistant General Manager

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Senior Restaurant Manager

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Restaurant Manager

    May 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Restaurant Supervisor

    Jun 2015 - May 2017
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  AAA Auto Club South

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Intern

  My responsibilities included assisting managers in daily business activities, greeting and assisting AAA members and customers, and completing certifications in various hospitality companies such as Disney, Hilton, and Marriott

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  Tavistock Restaurant Collection

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  Assistant General Manager at Canvas Restaurant & Market
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  Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants

  Feb 2022 - now

  Manager of New Restaurant Openings