Francis Marekera

Francis Marekera

Customer Service Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Food and Beverage @JW Marriott Savannah Georgia

  • Education

    • Institute of Management and Marketing(IMM)-South Africa

      2007 - 2009
      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Marketing

      Activities and Societies: International Marketing Marketing research

  • Experience

    • SUMPLUS ENTERPRISE

      Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
      Customer Service Specialist

      Set a precedence for fellow team members to follow and maintain an enthusiastic attitude, friendly demeanor, and integrity-driven conduct at all times. Communicate directly with customers on the floor and ensure their shopping experience is pleasant, productive, and memorable, and to mediate any situations that may have escalated.Ability to met in teams and discuss weekly sales and set sales goals as individuals and as a team.Key Accomplishments:Increased customer loyalty by providing customer service for about 150 customers per day.Retained corporate customers, resulting in $1.2 million in income. Show less

    • Bentley kitchen & Eat Greek

      Jun 2015 - Apr 2023
      Waiter and Bartender

      Responsible for the day – to- day operation of unit at the Restaurant, Taking orders and provide a quick delivery service of food. Solve complaints that may arise and maintain an eye contact with dining guests. Key Accomplishments:Provided fill-in assistance in bar-tending capacity on as-needed basis, maintain constant guest contact, build relationships, and check on tables.Comprehend menu preparation, presentations and offer alternatives for non-available itemsPrepare and serve specialty beverages to customers, serve food, taking orders and then maintain cleanliness of work area, service areas and tables.Played an integral role in part of the team that earned Best European Restaurant Awards 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Show less

    • JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

      Apr 2023 - now
      Food and beverage @JW Marriott Savannah Georgia

      Restaurant Management, leadership, Fine Dining, Purchasing and Storeroom.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wine and spirits

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Mar 2019
    • Verified International Academic Qualifications

      World Education Services
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Francis Marekera
      Employee of the Year Bentley kitchen Dec 2020 I want to express my personal appreciation for achievement of this milestone. Loyal and dedicated employees are the foundation to any successful company. Thank you for the award!”
    • Awarded to Francis Marekera
      Employee of the Year Bentley kitchen Dec 2020 I want to express my personal appreciation for achievement of this milestone. Loyal and dedicated employees are the foundation to any successful company. Thank you for the award!”
  • Volunteer Experience

    • 3 months

      Issued by Blue Dove Primary School on Jan 2015
      Blue Dove Primary SchoolAssociated with Francis Marekera