Jorge R. Castro

Experience

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  Stage East

  Aug 1999 - Jan 2003

  Bar Manager

  • Strategic planning/implementation of training program for high-volume night club, event venue• Customized cleaning/organization protocols for two-level bar area, increasing efficiency & sales• Assisted owner with ordering, inventory, pricing, marketing, promotions, supervision of security• Earned placement in highest traffic bar area, due to consistently delivering superior sales

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  Ireland's Irish Pub & Restaurant

  Dec 2003 - Jan 2008

  Owner/General Manager

  • Director of day-to-day operations, controlling all budget, administrative, and employee matters• Produced all cleaning & organization guidelines; trained staff in sanitation. functional efficiency • Coordinated communications/participation with local charities benefiting churches, children, etc. • Designed original marketing strategies, advertisements, promotional material, menus, etc.

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  Coast Guard House

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Summer Deck Manager

  • Supervised operation of two outdoor bar & dining areas, night club, security; 20-50 staff per shift• Designed cleaning/organization protocols for outdoor bars and dining rooms, night club, storage • Oversaw ensuring the highest standards of guest service and superior quality food & beverages• Reconciled daily financial information, cash and receipts for all bars, dining rooms, functions

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  Ruby Tuesday

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  Restaurant Manager

  • Responsible for ensuring an excellent dining and hospitality experience for every guest• Trained & supervised staff in ensuring and maintaining the highest in safety/sanitation standards• Reorganized walk-in cooler, freezer, dry storage, prep/dish area, expo line; enhancing efficiency• Chosen to travel and lead restructuring of systems at another location with $2 million+ sales

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  Embolden Enterprises

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

  Founder

  • Business development, design, investing, and consulting.• Creation, research and development of viable business plans.

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  DiscoverMe - Websites for Small Business

  Dec 2018 - now

  Founder/Managing Partner

  • Finally providing ALL small businesses with an affordable option for professional websites. • Unmatched Technical Expertise. Unrivaled Personal Service. Unheard of Affordability.