Tara "Nikole" Meeks

TARA NIKOLE MEEKS - - Dear Sir/Madam: During the past 20 years, I have been involved in the development of new markets and increased profitability for the sales and management in the hospitality and real estate industries. Most recently, I have honed my skills in website development, marketing, editing and copywriting. Currently, I am seeking a position where I can use my expertise in profit oriented management and proven, long-lasting customer relationships to help build a winning team. The enclosed resume summarizes my background and experience. If your company can use a task oriented, responsible and creative individual who is yearning to gain knowledge and promote business, I would like to discuss my qualifications with you during a personal interview. I look forward to an opportunity to produce the same beneficial results for your company as I have for previous employers. I can be reached by email or telephone. Thank you for your consideration. Have a great day! Sincerely, Tara “Nikole” Meeks Tara Nikole Meeks NIKOLE MEEKS - - OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a challenging employment opportunity in the area of management within the marketing & sales industry. WORK HISTORY Currently Owner of Costa Rica Happy Costa Rica Currently Owner of Carne Rico Jerky Costa Rica - Real Estate Investor, Sales, Marketing, Landlord - Estate Craft Homes Realty Group- Responsible for office managerial duties for 3 businesses including: answering phone lines, inside sales, outside sales, launching websites, designing and updating marketing materials, scheduling, ordering supplies, payroll, construction contract draws, customer design assistance, accounting Food and Beverage Director/Private Events Director, April Sound Country Club 2006 Responsibilities included ala carte and banquet operations and revenues generating a 30% increase in club usage among members resulting in a positive GOP for the first time in twelve years; updating newsletters, website, marketing materials and performance measures for 6,000 plus members; controlling budget, payroll, sales goals and incentives, expenses and profit margins directly consistent with regional plans Operations Manager, Black Walnut Café 2005 Responsible for day to day operations of full service restaurant including mastering knowledge of recipes and sauces; managing, training and scheduling 40 employees; maintaining and updating inventory and P&L, budget, payroll, and sales goals; improving quality control; ordering and checking in product thoroughly; designing food and wine menus; managing customer relations; managing and staffing catering and special events Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams- Responsibilities included cold-calling for sale by owners, expired and terminated listings for new leads; holding open houses; organizing databases; mass mailing; advertising; executing contracts involving residential sales & leases and commercial sales & leases; representing home buyers and sellers with extensive customer interaction Food & Beverage Supervisor, The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center- Positioned directly under Food & Beverage Director, overseeing four main restaurants and main bar. Responsibilities included scheduling; interviewing new hires; training staff; maintaining budget and payroll; designing food and wine menus; coordinating special events; trouble shooting; executing day-to-day operations; planning staff seminars and contests, upholding quality employee moral EDUCATION 2003 Texas Real Estate, Champions School of Real Estate 2002 Business Management, Montgomery Community College 2001 Business Management, Austin Community College 1999, 2000 Business Management, Southwest Texas State University 1995 Diploma, West Brook High School REFERENCES Frank Westerfield, Regional Supervisor of Compliance, Texas Alcohol & Beverage Commission- Angela Kruchten, General Manager, EatOutIn- Judy Beuhler, Retired Real Estate Professional, Business Owner