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Michael J. Gangi
Madeira Beach, FL
currently: Job hunting
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Work history
Account Specialist
tags:
medical equipment
• account specialist
• sizewise rentals
• sales & product awareness
• bariatric
How would you describe your time at Sizewise Rentals?
This was my first step into corporate sales. The company was a for-profit bariatric supply company. I began as an Account Associate and became a Account Specialist in a little over a year. My duties were to deliver hospital beds, quality control on equipment, billing, inventory, and sales. With my promotion, I was being mentored as an entry-level sales associate. This involved my knowledge of negotiating sales/rental contracts, in-servicing medical equipment for nurses and specialists, promoting equipment available through our company, sensitivity training, continuing education in hospitals on bariatric needs, and organizing events at hospitals throughout Florida.... 
Bartender
tags:
wild wing cafe
• corporate level
• bartender
How would you describe your time at Wild Wing Cafe?
This was my move into the corporate area of bartending. Here I was exposed to high volume service of both food and liquor. I contributed as a performer on stage (with my band Catching Red) and as a bartender. I learned about the many complexities of the restaurant industry at the corporate level and briefly experimented with management. My sales experience was broadened here as I worked with corporate trainers for several months. I worked here from February 2005 - February 2006....
General Manager
tags:
general management
• accounting
• lounge
• firebelly
• bartender
• bar industry
• beer
• hiring and employee evaluation
• wine and beverage studies
How would you describe your time at Firebelly Lounge?
This was the cornerstone of my career as a bartender. I began in the kitchen at Firebelly and worked my way up to general manager. I established myself as a consistent, knowledgeable bartender and gained a very strong and loyal clientele. I handled all aspects of the business from opening, closing, accounting, booking entertainment, advertising, catering, ordering, hiring, firing, prep work, cooking, conflict resolution, customer service, construction and repair, etc. I worked at Firebelly Lounge from 2000 - 2005. For reference please contact Dan Boyle at (910)-763-0141...
Bartender
tags:
undercurrant
• french style cuisine
• management
• product ordering
• caprice bistro
• inventory
• extensive wine list
How would you describe your time at Undercurrant/Caprice Bistro?
A fine dining restaurant establishment where I held several positions. I began working behind the bar as a bar back and became a co-bartender shortly after. I also did office duties such as menu production, inventory of liquor, wine, and food, and product storage and upkeep. They had a wine list recognized by top magazines and carried a stock of 200 which I managed. I worked here on and off from 2000 - 2002....
General Manager
tags:
general management
• local celebrity
• jersey mike's
• sub shop
• hiring and firing
How would you describe your time at Jersey Mike's?
This was the job that I held while I was in college. I began simply slapping subs together and ended up as the general manager. My management skills were refined thanks to duties such as food orders, employee firing and hiring, dealing with inconveniences that arose, equipment breakdowns, etc. I also began establishing a local clientele within the community there. I worked there from 1997 - 1999....
Lead Server
tags:
wine knowledge
• italian food
• lead server
• restaurant
• first job
How would you describe your time at Cafe Roma?
This was my father's Italian restaurant. I began working there at the age of 14 as a dishwasher. By the time I left for college I was the head waiter and sommelier for the restaurant. It was here I began studying wine and fine dining. I worked in the kitchen, front-of-the-house, and even behind the bar at times. I worked there from 1992 until 1996....
Education
Clinical Psychology/Business
tags:
marketing
• business
• promotion
• bartender
• music
• psychology
How would you describe your time at UNC-Wilmington?
I was very involved with clinical child psychology...
I quit to be a driving force in the local hospitality industry and have 30-40 credit hours left for my Bachelor's Degree
High School Diploma
tags:
high sat scores
• diploma
• athens drive
How would you describe your time at Athens Drive High School?
Graduated in the Top 5% of the class with a 3.86 GPA and membership in the National Honor Society!
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Recommendations
I have supervised Mike for over a year and he has been an exemplary employee. I highly recommend Mike as he will be a big asset to any organization.
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