Rachel Gately

Experience

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  Christy G's Salon and Spa

  Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

  Personal Assistant

  Managed daily cash flow and in charge of depositing all checks at the bankMaintained store cleanliness and ensure the store was stocked on a daily basisDemonstrated flexibility by completing miscellaneous tasks

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  HUMANE SOCIETY OF WEST ALABAMA INC

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

  Volunteer

  Cared for all adoptable dogs

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  Fireside Pies

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Hostess

  Presented customers with a warm and helpful first impressionManaged countless large parties with easeWorked under pressure easily while keeping a level head

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  RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

  Opened restaurant and ensured every aspect of restaurant was prepared for businessManaged all front of house staff during peak business hoursEnsured satisfaction of all customersScheduled all front of house staff using HotSchedulesConducted first round hiring interviews Provided quick and pleasant service to a variety of customersWorked efficiently and effectively during busy hours of operationLearned an extensive number of different menu items in a short amount of time

  • Assistant Manager

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Server

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Andy's Frozen Custard

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Manager

  -Managed approximately ten employees during any given shift-Served as point of contact for all customers to ensure satisfaction-Responsible for training all new hires, including managers-Created streamlined closing and opening processes, greatly improving quality of work using tactics still in use by company today

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  Dallas Country Club

  May 2019 - Oct 2020

  Catering & Event Planning Assistant

  -Designed and curated menus through graphic design for multiple events daily-Reshaped the approach to busiest days of the year to ensure success by improving communication and efficiency across the organization-Improved communication and logistics between venue and vendors

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  Cohost

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  Event Specialist

  -Managed customer relations through a variety of channels, including CRM and various sales applications-Strategized with clients in planning catering events along with scheduling rentals for a variety of events -Delivered excellent customer service and problem solving as the point of contact for clients throughout booking process including menu curation and rentals -Improved profitability through catering and rental sales by 10%-Increased online engagement by coming up with and utilizing a variety of online marketing efforts Show less

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  The Garden Gate

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  Sales Coordinator & Events Coordinator

  -Create proposals for high-profile clients for large scale events with floral budgets of upwards of $10,000 -Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate between clients and designers for events with up to 500 guests -Develop a new procedure to keep track of events and meetings that improved sales and client satisfaction and reduced error-Responsible for inventory management of critical supplies and merchandise

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  MTRWestern

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Sales Coordinator
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  Peter Corvallis Productions

  Oct 2023 - now

  Project Event Coordinator