Kevin L. Forster 809 Diablo Avenue #14 Novato, CA 94947 415-716-3273/ clckgone@gmail.com Objective: Food and Beverage Server position or customer service. I have proven ability to up sell and garner customers appreciation while maintaining service standards with enthusiasm and integrity. Strengths: I recognize the value of working with people and know that any success in hospitality sales is only possible through being a team player; exercising drive, dedication and hard work, with a firm grasp of the steps of service, coupled with skillfully communicating in a friendly, informative manner, using soft skills and understanding. ~Customer satisfaction through professionalism. ~Familiarity with most POS systems, as well as pen and paper. ~Able to work any and all shift available to me. ~Bi-lingual in Spanish/ English Professional Experience: Worked in food and beverage from casual to fine dining as supervisor, server, bartender and trainer. Opened two major markets, as well international markets and grew sales to a solid black in music distribution, exceeding projected growth. Maintained inventories and data maintenance for major music retailers. Marketed on a regional, national and international scale through retail print and multi-media outlets. Food and Beverage History: Acrobat Outsourcing- Bay Area, CA Bartender/ Fine Dining Server/ Concessionaire Centerplate, Inc- Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA Banquet Server Criollo Restaurant & Lounge, Hotel Monteleone- French Quarter, New Orleans, LA Front Server/ Back Server/ Banquet Server The Italian Barrel- French Quarter, New Orleans, LA Fine Dining Server Rivers Edge Restaurant- French Quarter, New Orleans, LA Casual Dining Server Maximo's Italian- French Quarter, New Orleans, LA (Katrina) Fine Dining Server Music Industry History: Allegro Music Distribution- N. California Regional Account Manager/ Marketing Manager/ Data Maintenance MS Distributing Co.- N. California, Hawaii and Internationally Regional Account/ Marketing Manager MS. Distributing Co.- Michigan/ N. Ohio Education: San Francisco School of Massage- San Francisco, CA Certified Massage Therapist Marshall University, Lewis College of Business, Huntington, WV Business Management/ Psychology Community Service: Bridge House Corporation- New Orleans, LA Corporate fund raising and donations for Non-Profit rehabilitation center Rose Lesnic Light House for the Blind- San Francisco, CA Professional and Personal References Available Upon Request

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