Eric Gholston

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2011

  Team Leader/ Machine Gunner

  • Lead vehicle navigator for over 90 combat patrols in the volatile and IED infested Sangin district, Afghanistan.• Trained and maintained combat readiness for all 30 Marines in the operation of light, medium, and heavy machineguns prior to and during Combat Deployment.• Managed the security, defenses, and engagements of a patrol base in Sangin, Afghanistan for 7 months.• Attended Advanced Infantry Leadership Course and earned a Certificate of Appreciation.• Leadership skills proven in combat operations Show less

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  G4S Secure Solutions, Inc.

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Security Officer

  • Maintained security on Las Vegas strips’ Hawaiian Marketplace.• Worked hand and hand with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to resolve many issues. • Developed strong interpersonal communication skills.

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  MGM Grand Starbucks

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

  Assistant Manager

  • Managed 3 Starbucks and Corner Cakes Pastry Shop, including the 2nd busiest Starbucks (by Revenue) in the world.• Maintained payroll for 75 employees. • Handled numerous guest complaints with tact and professionalism.

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  MGM Grand Buffet

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Assistant Manager

  • Completed weekly schedules for 69 employees.• Assisted in bar menu overhaul that resulted in an additional $283,000 in revenue.• Maintained payroll for all 69 employees.• Developed To Go program that has resulted in an additional $21,000 in revenue.• Managed beverage inventory to ensure cost control and integrity.• Maintained health and safety compliance for Buffet bar.

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  FiAMMA TRATTORiA & Bar

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Instrumental in training and continuous education for all staff• Maintained health and safety compliance for bar• Managed beverage inventory to ensure cost control and integrity• Maintained payroll for all 28 employees• Completed weekly schedules for all employees

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  Michael Mina's Pub 1842 @ MGM Grand

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Restaurant Manager

  • Maintained health and safety compliance for restaurant• Consistently creates enthusiasm and gains commitment in others through clearly communicating MGM Grand department goals and initiatives• Maintained payroll for all 30 employees• Managed beverage program to ensure restaurant maintains budgeted beverage cost without sacrificing perceived quality• Instrumental in training and continuous education for all staff by encouraging them to take MGM sponsored educational classes and also by quizzing staff daily on food and beverage knowledge Show less

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  Michael Mina's Pub 1842

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  Assistant General Manager

  • Instrumental in training and continuous education for all staff• Maintain health and safety compliance for bar• Manage beverage inventory to ensure control of cost and quality of product• Daily payroll for all FOH employees• Complete weekly forecasts• Complete weekly schedules of FOH employees.• Work closely with Chefs to ensure quality of product

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  International Smoke

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

  Assistant General Manager

  • Opening team for International Smoke Las Vegas• Maintain health and safety compliance for bar• Manage beverage inventory to ensure control of cost and quality of product• Daily payroll for all FOH employees• Complete weekly forecasts• Complete weekly schedules of FOH employees.• Work closely with Chefs to ensure quality of product

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  MGM Grand Buffet

  Apr 2022 - now

  General Manager