Teal Reagan
Atkinson
Summary
Dynamic restaurant owner with extensive experience in business planning and financial oversight. Skilled in fostering customer loyalty through promotional strategies and effective staff training, resulting in increased sales and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Teal's Westside Dining
11.2024 - Current
- Managed daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase customer engagement and sales.
- Trained and supervised staff in food preparation, safety protocols, and customer service excellence.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure quality ingredients while negotiating favorable terms.
- Established relationships with local businesses to foster community engagement and loyalty programs.
- Monitored financial performance, analyzing trends to inform strategic decision-making for growth initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards across all operational areas.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
Vehicle Detailer
Prairie Hills Ford
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted thorough cleaning and detailing of vehicles to enhance overall appearance and customer satisfaction.
- Utilized specialized tools and products for paint correction and surface protection on various vehicle types.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Delivered timely service by completing vehicle detailing tasks within established deadlines.
Bartender
Handlebend Tap
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Crafted specialty cocktails while ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Managed bar inventory, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste through careful monitoring.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving service speed during peak hours and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Assistant Speech Coach
Grand Island Central Catholic High
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Mentored students in voice modulation and articulation strategies, promoting clarity in speech delivery.
- Provided constructive feedback during practice sessions, refining speeches for content and delivery effectiveness.
- Established positive relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive environment for growth in public speaking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
Hastings College
Hastings, NE08-2016
Skills
- Menu development
- Staff management
- Business planning
- Customer engagement
- Inventory management
- Small business operations
- Vendor relations
- Food presentation
- Financial planning
- Employee scheduling
- Business marketing
- Waste reduction
- Health code compliance
Certification
- ServSafe Training - Certified in 2025
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Teal's Westside Dining
11.2024 - Current
Vehicle Detailer
Prairie Hills Ford
01.2023 - 11.2024
Bartender
Handlebend Tap
01.2022 - 11.2024
Assistant Speech Coach
Grand Island Central Catholic High
01.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
Hastings College