Curtis Howells

Experience

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  Mason Jar Bar & Grill

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  General Manager

  · Oversaw other members of management team, staff, kitchen, dining and bar areas. Trained management and staff. Handled cash and credit card reconciliation, balanced petty cash and made bank deposits. Settled daily sales records via Digital Dining point of sale system. Handled basic building and equipment repair and maintenance.· Successfully handled general accounting and reconciliation using Excel spreadsheets.· Improved guest relations and resolved disputes.· Managed and maintained the networked, on premise point of sale system to maximize efficiency and reduce shrinkage.· Conducted quality and inventory control of food, alcohol and billiard supplies with daily and weekly inventories and inspections. Collaborated with other members of management. Initiated and delegated the placing and receiving of orders.· Handled and oversaw Interviewing, hiring and training of managers and staff.· Developed and established numerous successful promotions, re-designed the company logo as well as materials such as graphics, menus, uniforms and other promotional products for an updated company image. Show less

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  Cash Register Sales and Service, Inc.

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Technician

  Installed and supported Digital Dining point of sale systems in numerous restaurants in and out of the Houston area. Trained restaurant / bar management and staff to setup, modify and use the numerous function of the system.

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  Fast Eddie's Billiards

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  General Manager

  · Oversaw bar manager, staff, kitchen, bar and billiard areas. Handled cash and credit card reconciliation, balanced petty cash and made bank deposits. Settled of daily sales records via Digital Dining point of sale system. Handled basic building and equipment repair and maintenance.· Successfully handled general accounting and reconciliation using Excel spreadsheets and online account reconciliation tools.· Improved guest relations and resolved disputes.· Managed and maintained the networked, on premise point of sale system to maximize efficiency and reduce shrinkage.· Conducted quality and inventory control of food, alcohol and billiard supplies with daily and weekly inventories and inspections. Collaborated with other members of management. Initiated and delegated the placing and receiving of orders.· Handled and oversaw Interviewing, hiring and training of managers and staff.· Developed and established successful promotions, organized numerous weekly billiard and dart tournaments, designed and printed company materials such as graphics, signage and promotional products. Show less

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  Shogun Japanese Sushi & Grill

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Manager

  · Oversaw staff, kitchen, dining and bar areas. Trained management and staff. Handled cash and credit card reconciliation, balanced petty cash and made bank deposits. Settled daily sales records via Aldelo point of sale system.· Successfully handled general accounting and reconciliation using Excel spreadsheets.· Improved guest relations and resolved disputes.· Managed and maintained the networked, on premise point of sale system to maximize efficiency and reduce shrinkage.· Conducted quality and inventory control of food and alcohol with daily and weekly inventories and inspections. Collaborated with other members of management. Initiated and delegated the placing and receiving of orders.· Handled and oversaw Interviewing, hiring and training of staff. Show less

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  Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  General Manager

  Responsible for staff management, cash and credit card reconciliation, supervision of kitchen, dining and bar areas. Guest relations and dispute resolution. Also inventory control of food and alcohol placed and received orders, interviewing and hiring. Local marketing.

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  Harvey-Lynch, Inc.

  Oct 2008 - Oct 2015

  Lease Pool Administrator / Offshore Asset Inspector

  · Successfully and accurately managed, tracking, shipping/receiving, organizing scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs of equipment in a multi-million dollar lease pool inventory. · Optimized project costs and efficiency by coordinating with project managers and accounting regarding billing of lease pool equipment and inspection projects.· Directed digital visual inspection projects of high value subsea assets including pipelines, valve operations and various other subsea structures.· Collaborated with numerous client and vessel representatives on subsea inspection projects utilizing complex procedures in high stress environments.· Assisted in maintaining the company's internal computer network communications and data management to increase access efficiency in and decrease downtime. Assisted in management and updating of company website.· Oversaw the operation, transportation and maintenance of the company owned 26ft. survey vessel used for client survey projects and company equipment testing. Show less

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  SunPOS

  May 2016 - May 2018

  Sales & Support

  · Improved the timing and efficiency of building, configuring and implementing SunPOS point of sale systems, computers and small business network applications including, software, hardware, cabling, networking and training of client and client employees.· Directly handled support of SunPOS point of sale systems for multiple establishments including multi-location entities throughout various cities and states with a high level of client satisfaction via on-site and remote support techniques.· Assisted in maintaining the company's internal computer network communications, data management, training and internal procedure development to create a more streamlined and efficient deployment strategy.· Spearheaded projects to provide a more modern and up to date company image though design and management of company website, social media and materials such as graphics, logos, training materials and promotional products. Show less

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  Self Employed

  May 2018 - Jan 2021

  Independent Contractor / Consultant

  · Improving efficiency and reducing down time by maintaining client’s computer network communications and data management.· Initiating the building, configuration and implementation of computers in small business network applications including, software, hardware, cabling, and networking.· Improving client’s image and efficiency though design of materials such as graphics, logos, training materials and promotional products.· Increasing margins and maximizing profits by managing, maintaining and analyzing P&L including earnings, expenses, mileage, maintenance and taxes.· Providing clients with safe and reliable transportation throughout the Houston metropolitan area and Southeast Texas, ensuring my clients arrive timely and safely to their destination while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.· Achieving safe and incident free navigation of the Houston metro and surrounding areas. Show less

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  Blackwood Kitchen

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2024

  Owner
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  Blue Moon Estate Sales USA

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2024

  Business Development Manager
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  Perry Hospitality Group

  Jul 2023 - now

  General Manager