Morgan Kenny

Experience

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  Focus Talent & Promotions

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2011

  Took direction from Market Manager, coordinated models and passed out cocktail samples in venues throughout the area.Spoke to patrons of the establishment about the brand, walked customers through games, distributed prizes and encouraged purchase of a featured cocktail. Promoted brand awareness by engaging potential customers with product information, samples and games at various venues, festivals and events throughout the area. Represented high-profile organizations including: Capital One, Hill's Science Diet, USAA, Verizon, Wells Fargo (formerly Wachovia) and Post Honey Bunches of Oats. Supervised over 200 independent contractors on promotions in 15 U.S. statesManaged relationship and daily correspondence between client and field staffTrained independent contractors for upcoming events based on specific client guidelinesAssisted upper management in day-to-day operations, including maintaining internal database and fielding client staff request calls/emails for new events

  • Lead Promotional Model, Jameson Truth or Folklore/Malibu Rum

    Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Brand Ambassador

    Jun 2004 - Oct 2010

  • Staffing Assistant

    Jun 2004 - Aug 2007
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  Tucker Company Worldwide

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

  Intern

  Supported management by providing assistance with daily operations. Key responsibilities included: creating reports, computer data entry, data management of files, answering phones, e-mail correspondence and verifying safety data and documents.Supported the coordination of a charitable event by maintaining the attendee list, assembling gift packages and managing logistics.

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  World Trade Center Institute

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  International Visitors Program Intern

  Assisted the IVP manager in planning professional and cultural programs for visiting foreign delegations.Escorted groups to meetings with local experts in various fields.Performed research projects and supported database and web updates.

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  RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2015

  Lead daily operations and directly supervise 50+ employees.Communicate with guests and employees to solve problems and ensure complete guest satisfaction.Responsible for bar operations, including staffing, training, purchasing and maintaining beverage inventory. Coordinate, represent and execute off-site events by providing efficient, personable, and genuine service.Field all catering inquiries and requests for in-house or off-site party organization. Review financial information such as sales, costs and cash flow and monitor budgets to ensure efficient operation and that expenditures stay within budget limitations. Conduct weekly inventory and communicate with vendors to ensure proper ordering of food and supplies and review the receipt of all orders to verify correct quantities and pricing. Determine staffing needs and post new job descriptions as necessary.Review resumes, interview and hire new employees. Conduct new hire orientations and training on the corporate mission, culture, expectations and objectives.Maintain human resource records at the store level by recording new hires, changes in job classifications and terminations. Create and optimize weekly schedules based on historical and current sales and labor trends.Ensure that all financial, employee and payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately and efficiently. Show less

  • Beverage, Catering and Events Manager

    May 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Hostess/Expo

    Aug 2011 - May 2012
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  QualifiedCarriers.com

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Interim Administrative Assistant

  Provided interim administrative support to maintain a seamless flow of operations while the Administrative Assistant was on maternity leave.Remotely attended weekly team meetings to go over updates and set goals for the upcoming week.Communicated with customers via phone calls and e-mails to troubleshoot issues and complaints. Contacted prospective customers and established new customers by drafting proposals, creating invoices and setting up their subscriptions.Helped support new website development and upgrades by testing usability and proofreading. Show less

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  AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc.

  Dec 2015 - now

  HR and Payroll Manager