Jake DeMeo

Experience

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  Proof Brewing Company

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2009

  Bartender / Assistant Beverage Manager
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  Vail Resorts

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2010

  College Program

  While working at a restaurant owned by Vail I had the opportunity to participate in their college program. The program consisted of college students and recent graduates.

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  Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

  Server / Assistant Manager

  Monitored and mentored new servers to ensure efficient dining operations by training on policies and procedures.Established a new profit opportunity by creating the addition of a craft beer menu to the existing, increasing alcohol sales by 20%.Provided exceptional customer service and responded quickly and politely to guests’ needs.

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  Tap 42

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Restaurant Manager

  Possessed business management skills, leading and executing initiatives, and optimizing the delivery of prompt and friendly customer service.Managed and inspired a restaurant team of 50 while supervising brand standards and policies, stock rotation and beverage systems.Created the food and beverage menu, making all beer selections thru analyzing trends. Highlighted new product by strategic account placement, providing team product knowledge and consumer education.Built a social media and marketing foundation for a new business, driving traffic and resulting in recognition as “Broward County’s Best Bar 2013.” Show less

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  Elite Roads Wheel and Tire Superstore

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2015

  Responsible for maintaining operational standards, customer service levels, driving sales, budgeting and controlling labor standards, visual standards, inventory control, staff development, recruiting, interviewing and selecting top talent. Demonstrated skills in building relationships and customer loyalty in a highly competitive market driving sales 25% up to last year and increasing profitability by 35%.Initiated and developed in-house special events through marketing of social media resulting in over $400k gross sales. Managed social media account growing avid client base and cross branding partnerships. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Sales

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
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  Malone AirCharter

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  Certified Flight Instructor

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  TakeFlight Flight Training

  Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Flight Instructor

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