Marcel Parks
Athens
Summary
Easily adaptable to fast-paced, high-pressure situations. Effective project manager and problem-solver with leadership skills and a hardworking mentality. Collaborates well with team members from various backgrounds to meet guest needs and provide excellent service. Exceptional at resolving conflicts and defusing tense situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Moonshine Bar & Grill
Athens, GA
11.2023 - 04.2026
- Ensured exceptional guest experiences through attentive service.
- I'm in charge of ensuring the safety and well-being of all bar patrons.
- Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with lots of distractions and interruptions.
- Interact with a wide range of people from all over the world on a daily basis.
Security Guard
1785 Bar and Grill
Athens, GA
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Work to resolve urgent issues, such as commotion and fighting incidents, both independently and collaboratively.
- Follow established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies, and regulations to the general public.
- In charge of the premises, which included the daily entry and exit of up to 800 employees and visitors.
- Make the necessary outgoing calls to confirm the alarms, dispatch the appropriate authorities, and notify the appropriate parties.
Server/Busser
Vintage Pizza
Milton, GA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted cashiers with customer payments and order documentation.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to keep the customer areas fresh and clean.
- Kept a close eye on customers so that I could quickly spot guests who were leaving and clear tables for future customers.
- Assisted numerous customers by answering questions, responding to inquiries, and handling phone requests on average.
Team Member
Atlanta Athletic Club
Johns Creek, GA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the designated work areas and equipment.
- Was able to successfully communicate with all members of my team in order to navigate job responsibilities and complete daily tasks.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Resolving day-to-day issues, organizing meetings, training new team members, and implementing ideas for improvement helped me gain a better understanding of business structure.
Hostess Server
Dunwoody Wing Factory
Dunwoody, GA
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Oversaw the dining area with natural leadership abilities and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs.
- Collaborated closely with servers to set up new tables quickly, keep track of food and kitchen availability, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and coordinating quick seatings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01-2026
High School -
Milton High School
Milton, GA01-2018
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strong multitasking
- Self-motivated
- Adaptive team player
- Coordination
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Strong communication skills
- Physical combat trained
- Highly reliable
Certification
- BLS Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Bartender
Moonshine Bar & Grill
11.2023 - 04.2026
Security Guard
1785 Bar and Grill
09.2020 - 11.2023
Server/Busser
Vintage Pizza
01.2020 - 07.2020
Team Member
Atlanta Athletic Club
08.2019 - 12.2019
Hostess Server
Dunwoody Wing Factory
09.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Georgia
High School -
Milton High School