ATHANASIA RERAKIS
ESSENDON,VIC
Summary
I have owned several businesses since 1989 and have always worked long hours, weekends and am highly motivated and work long hours. The businesses were successful but 60 -70 hour weeks are not for me anymore and am hoping to get a full time position with a maximum of 30-40 hours. I am organized and dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure managerial position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RESTAURANTEUR
APODIMI PTY LTD
11.2008 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
CAFE OWNER
SELF EMPLOYED
11.2006 - 10.2008
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
RESTAURANT OWNER
PIREAUS PTY LTD
02.1995 - 09.2005
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and [Number] employees.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
SHOP OWNER
SELF EMPLOYED
11.1989 - 04.1994
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
LEGAL SECRETARY
MAHONEYS GALVIN RYLAH
03.1987 - 05.1989
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Education
High School Diploma -
OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL
OAK PARKSkills
- Fluent in GREEK
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
ACRYLIC AND OIL PAINTING
I PAINT WHEN I HAVE TIME TO RELAX
SEWING
I SEW ALL MY CLOTHES AND AM VERY CRAFTY AT REPURPOSING MATERIALS.
Additional Information
VERY HARD WORKING, RESPONSIBLE AND WILLING TO LEARN NEW SKILLS - LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOUNG AND OLD AND EXTREMELY PATIENT.
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RESTAURANTEUR
APODIMI PTY LTD
11.2008 - Current
CAFE OWNER
SELF EMPLOYED
11.2006 - 10.2008
RESTAURANT OWNER
PIREAUS PTY LTD
02.1995 - 09.2005
SHOP OWNER
SELF EMPLOYED
11.1989 - 04.1994
LEGAL SECRETARY
MAHONEYS GALVIN RYLAH
03.1987 - 05.1989
High School Diploma -
OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL
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