Carol Ann Ackerman

Experience

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  Costco Wholesale

  Jun 2009 - May 2011

  Marketing Executive

  Canvassed businesses in the warehouse sales area to promote and drive sales conducting research, analyzing market reports, and communicating in person and by phone with potential clients.- Prepared periodic profit and loss statement for business development and membership marketing results.- Met with business owners and assessed businesses to determine product and service matches.- Assisted businesses with merchandising ideas and special orders, and conducted on-site employee eligibility membership sign up events.- Promoted community relations attending and participating in local community events, trade shows, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and local charity events.- Assisted Membership/Marketing Manager with formulating and carrying out marketing plans creating and tracking membership incentive programs. Show less

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  Nobu Hospitality

  May 2012 - Sept 2012

  Bartender

  Responsible for providing customer service as the bartender for an international high-end Japanese restaurant.- Implemented company policy touch points and product lines servicing a fast-paced environment of diverse clientele.- Maintained a motivated attitude ensuring customer satisfaction and mixology accommodations.- Assisted guests with menu choices in an informative and helpful manner quoting current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods, including translations of Japanese dishes and ingredients.- Skillfully and appropriately suggested items anticipating and addressing guests'​ service needs.- Assisted servers and dining room hosts and quickly responded to guests' needs.- Remained knowledgeable, professional, punctual, committed, and reliable promoting and endorsing the company to bring in new business.- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer. Show less

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  Vino Volo

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  Wine Associate

  Responsible for surprising and delighting customers through sophisticated service and wine expertise at the tasting bar, in the tasting lounge, and in the retail section of the stores.- Responsible for wine knowledge including, but not limited to flavor profiles and talking points of current list along with pricing guidelines.- Ensure that all alcohol beverage control regulations are followed. Help prevent underage and intoxicated persons from being served- Responsible for opening and closing the store, including sending all end of day/quarter reports to corporate offices, clean, stock and maintain the store.- Maintain food and beverage inventory, and re-order when appropriate.- Help with creative innovative and logical tasting flights and create relateable tasting notes. Show less

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  The Yoga Project Fort Worth Studio - On The Trinity River

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

  Yoga Instructor
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  The Sanctuary Yoga Room

  Jul 2015 - now

  Yoga Instructor

  Strive to use postures, cues, alignment & breath with one goal in mind: To create a shift in awareness in the student, that leads to the cessation of the fluctuation of the mind stuff.- Create and lead students of all levels through a Power Vinyasa class, utilizing relevant instruction; rather than teach from scripts of bullet pointed cues, lead a class first and foremost from what is seen.- Challenge students by maintaining integrity in a sequence that makes physiological sense with the hope they will leave transformed.- Maintain positive relationships with studio members to encourage a sense of community, provided health & wellness information and addressed any concerns a student may have.- Maintain a safe environment by correcting misalignment and offering modifications for all body types.- Manage the register for any retail purchased; perform all housekeeping duties. Show less