Megan Wines-Godsil
320 Palo Alto Avenue, F1
Palo Alto, CA
650.776.9961
mgodsil@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a challenging position in the service industry that utilizes my experience, with opportunities for advancement.

SUMMARY: • More than three years experience in food and beverage management

	           •	Assisted in start-up of very well reviewed and highly renowned ethnic lounge and restaurant
	           •	Proficient in day to day operation of high-volume restaurants, lounges and cafes
	           •   Strong work ethic and ability to build lasting relationships with clients, vendors and staff

EXPERIENCE: General Manager, June 2004 to October 2005

	Club Timbuktu, Milwaukee, WI
	•   Scouted location along with owners
	•	Recruited, hired, supervised, scheduled and motivated service and bar staff of six 
		        •    Oversaw  bar and restaurant maintenance and service for normal  
			    business operations, private parties, fundraisers and shows
	•   Ordered and maintained stock of food and beverage 
	•	Developed inventory tracking reports on a monthly basis
	•   Maintained daily, weekly and monthly financial logs
	•  Successfully marketed food, drinks and events 
	•  Co-developed menu with diverse cuisine from throughout the African Diaspora
	•	Recruited and scheduled live music and dj’s for weekly
 		performances
	•   Instituted theme nights to draw a wider variety of customers
	•	Created new business through community involvement, fundraising and active public relations programs
	•   Cultivated repeat and referral business through personalized service and excellent customer relations


	Server, July 2003 to June 2004
	Sharahzad, Milwaukee, WI
	•	Served as waitstaff in busy, casual fare restaurant catering to professionals and families
	•	Cash and credit transactions
	•	Prepared to-go food orders
	•	Open and closing operations

	Hostess/Server/Shift Manager, April 2002 to November 2002
	 Bolongo  Bay Beach Resort, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
	•  Served as waitstaff and hostess in busy, upscale resort restaurant
	•  Responsible for both opening and closing operations
	•  Promoted to shift manager after three months as hostess/server
	•  Managed staff of eight during each shift

               	Assistant Manager, June 2001 to June 2003
	Beans, Bytes & Websites, St. Thomas, USVI
   •  Started as counter person/barista in busy, high-volume locally    
       owned café catering to tourists and local professionals
	•	Promoted to assistant management position within ten months
	•	Maintained daily financial logs
	•    Prepared and made bank deposits
	•   Ordered and maintained inventory
	•  Trained and scheduled staff 
	•	Responsible for both opening and closing procedures

EDUCATION: University of the Virgin Islands, 2001

		General Studies Coursework

SKILLS: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Wiki Webskills, Basic Graphic Design