Jacob Kowalski

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  • Timeline

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

    Bank Teller

    Christian Financial Credit Union
    Jan 2012 - May 2013

    Sales Representative

    Vector Marketing
    Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

    Sales Representative

    Kims Kars
    Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

    Temporary Assistant Manager

    Jims Collision
    May 2014 - May 2017

    Mascot Coordinator

    Grand Valley State University
    Dec 2014 - Aug 2017

    Community Relations Mascot

    Grand Rapids Griffins
    Jan 2015 - May 2018

    Mascot Coordinator

    Grand Rapids Drive
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Apr 2015 - Sept 2015

    Primary Mascot

    Berlin Raceway
    Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

    Intern

    Best Beverage Catering
    Jan 2016 - Sept 2016

    Marketing Intern

    Easter Seals Michigan
    May 2016 - Jun 2016

    Bartender

    American Pavilion
    Jun 2016 - May 2017

    Server/Host/Managment Intern

    GP Sports Bar and Grill
    Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

    Line Cook

    Tripelroot Brewbub
    May 2018 - Aug 2018

    Management Intern

    Stafford Hospitality Group
    Aug 2018 - May 2019

    Service Coordinator

    Kohler Co.
    May 2019 - Aug 2020

    Assistant Manager of Outlet Operations

    Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center
    Mar 2021 - May 2023

    Clubhouse Manager

    Bay Harbor Golf Club Inc
    Current Company
    Apr 2023 - now

    Food and Beverage Manager

    Bay Harbor Yacht Club
  • About me

    Food and Beverage Manager at Bay Harbor Yacht Club

  • Education

    • Grand valley state university

      2013 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree hospitality administration/management
  • Experience

    • Christian financial credit union

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
      Bank teller

      Engaged customers.Managed customers' finances on a daily basis.

    • Vector marketing

      Jan 2012 - May 2013
      Sales representative

      Managed a business scheduled appointments and prepared bills.Gained experience in sales and marketing.Educated clients about products to help them find the most value.Received training in marketing techniques.

    • Kims kars

      Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
      Sales representative

      Managed the sales aspect of a used car lot.Detailed vehicles for display and promotion.Posted and promoted cars via internet.

    • Jims collision

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
      Temporary assistant manager

      Ordered parts and performed billing.Greeted customers and informed them on repairs.

    • Grand valley state university

      May 2014 - May 2017
      Mascot coordinator

      Managed Louie’s schedule of eventsWorked over 200 events Coordinated with event coordinators on their functionsParticipated and gave input on media promotionsCoordinated and directed a video productionOrganized a halftime show at home basketball game

    • Grand rapids griffins

      Dec 2014 - Aug 2017
      Community relations mascot

      Represented the Griffins within the community as their mascot.

    • Grand rapids drive

      Jan 2015 - May 2018

      Provide high energy in game entertainment to fans.Represented the Drive in a positive manor.Actively engaged the community. Represented the Drive in a positive manor.Actively engaged the community.Filled in for their primary mascot when needed.

      • Mascot Coordinator

        Nov 2017 - May 2018
      • Alternate Mascot

        Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
    • Berlin raceway

      Apr 2015 - Sept 2015
      Primary mascot

      Entertained fans of all ages at the track.Rebranded the character and gave it a recognizable identity.

    • Best beverage catering

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
      Intern

      Lead a team of 4 where we processed inventory, confiscated product that wasn't allowed in the festival.Worked with a vendor coordinator where we supplied vendors with products and handled complaints and any problems they had.Shadowed a third party auditor who was consulting for Best Beverage Catering. Participated in random audits. Assisted with ending audits and observed settlements. Returned previously confiscated legal products to vendors.

    • Easter seals michigan

      Jan 2016 - Sept 2016
      Marketing intern

      Promoted fundraisers and events to local businessesDevelop a target market for the event “Over the Edge” Assisted in planning “Walk With Me Grand Rapids”Created mailing lists

    • American pavilion

      May 2016 - Jun 2016
      Bartender

      • Bartended VIP events and parties at the Cannes Film Festival• Waited on high-profile cliental

    • Gp sports bar and grill

      Jun 2016 - May 2017
      Server/host/managment intern

      Demonstrated mastery and management of the host standDeveloping an understand of restaurant management responsibilities Responsible for waiting on an average of 7 tables Consistently brought a positive atmosphere to guests and staffScheduled and programmed TVs for the dayTrained new employees

    • Tripelroot brewbub

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Line cook

      Prepared meals in a timely fashion

    • Stafford hospitality group

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Management intern

      Supervised front of house team of 20-26 people through tourist seasonPerformed financial and security closing procedures of the restaurant and bars Communicated with guests & team members to troubleshoot issues and ensure a quality guest experience and enriching work environmentReceived in depth management training from seasoned professionals

    • Kohler co.

      Aug 2018 - May 2019
      Service coordinator

      Overseeing general restaurant operations and responsibilities of shift leaders, servers, bussers, host/hostesses, and bartendersUpholding Kohler Hospitality Standards while assisting Manager/Supervisor with Restaurant TasksEvaluating staffing requirements and prepare work schedules weeklyPreparing weekly forecasts and anticipate heavy business times and organize procedures to ensure proper serviceBeing responsible for any large reservations, special requests, and special menusEnsuring all cashiering procedures are processed in compliance with accounting standardsTraining and integration of new associates in the dining outlet Show less

    • Blue harbor resort & conference center

      May 2019 - Aug 2020
      Assistant manager of outlet operations

      Managed 5 different food and beverage outlets in the resortMentored international interns working under the J-1 visa and Work and Travel programsCoordinated with other departments across the resort to provide an exceptional experienceDirectly contributed to an 11% increase in positive reviews in my first 9 months and maintained throughout my employment Assisted in launching a new point of service system resort wideGenerated $2.1M in sales for the outlets for 2019 Focused on sales education for line level employees to improve food and beverage salesHandled interviews, hiring, onboarding and disciplinary actionWorked closely with accounting to manage costFunctioned as the Manager on Duty on a bi-weekly basis Show less

    • Bay harbor golf club inc

      Mar 2021 - May 2023
      Clubhouse manager
    • Bay harbor yacht club

      Apr 2023 - now
      Food and beverage manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introductory sommelier

      Court of master sommeliers, americas
      Mar 2022
    • Cicerone certified beer server

      Cicerone® certification program
      Jun 2018
    • Certified specialist of spirits

      Society of wine educators
      Nov 2019