1. Mark Anthony Leo
3901 Pepper Lane
North Port , Florida 34287
Hackensack72@gmail.com
Cell # (941) 726-5595
Objective - I've worked for over 25 years in the hospitality industry, customer service or with the public in
many different careers. I'm a very outgoing positive energetic individual searching for a full time positionand
career that will utilize my abilitiesdeveloped throughEducation while offering an opportunity for professional
growth based on performance.
Education– Ramapo College of New Jersey (1993-1997)A Public Relations Educational Background
with a concentration in Marketing/Business/Networking and Public Speaking Concepts.
StudyAbroad Education– University of Urbino, Italy (1994-1995)Professional studies in Italian
Literature/Italian History/Italian Language and Grammar. In addition, the Historical Studies of Italian
artists/poets Cultural Ideologies.
• Hospitality Industry– Worked all facets of the Hospitality Industry, Manager/Bar
Manager/Trainer/Bartender/Bar Back/Server/Food Runner/Busboy/Valet/Bellhop/Golf Caddy/Host and
Social Networker. Pocono Mountain Resorts and Country Inns – (1986 – 1990 – Coasters Seafood Restaurant
– (1990-1993) – Nicks on the Water – (`1997-2003) – Michaels Down Under Jazz Club (2002-2004) – Outback
Steak House (2004-2006) – Fandango’s International Café (2006-2007) – Crab and Fin (2007-2008) – Blue Que
Rest/ Bar and Grill (2008-2010)
• Head Maître Café L Europe Sarasota, Florida 5/10 - 2/2014
• Set up and ensure the reservations were meeting if not exceeding our customers’ expectations
• Ensured proper seating was met and exceeded the customers’ expectations Assisted when business needs
required behind the bar to ensure a positive experience with our restaurant
• Corporate/Family event planning to ensure they reached if not exceeded the company’s expectations
• Assisted when business needs required behind the bar to ensure a positive experience with our restaurant
( 2010-2014 ) Fine Dinning Server at “ Café L Europe ” Years of Experience with working in
upscale and sophisticated dining environments. Experience in upscale banquet or special
event service, in a dinner theater environment or in catering fine dining parties. Proven
teamwork skills to demonstrate My ability to coordinate services and work well with others
in providing exceptional levels of service. Trained in French Server,Wine Presentation,
Decanting Wines, Table Marking/Guests Pivot Points, Experience in Table Side Service-
Banana Foster, Crepes Suzette, Salad Tossing.
Business-Marketing-Networking– Assistedin forming weekly seminars and set up monthly
advisement brochures for many brokers. Provided individual assistance with several brokers in mailing,
computer updating, clientele updating, seminar preparations, posting, businesses/personal information and
telemarketing. Smith Barney Shearson – Stock Brokers Assistant, Paramus, New Jersey and Sarasota,
Florida. CNBC News Media – Fort Lee, New Jersey. United Way’s Children’s Fund – Outside Sales,
Paramus, New Jersey, Tampa, Florida
Medical Field-Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) as a Medical Tech Transporter ,CPR CERTIFIED
for Adult and Infant (2011-2016)
Special Skills– Many personal experiences involving perspectives of business society and adaptation in
any working environment. Computer Literate/Knowledge of Italian (written, oral) Spanish (oral). Trained,
plus opened more than a dozen restaurants throughout Florida and Northeast. Greek Fraternity
Officer(TKE) Tau kappa Epsilon, held many ranked positions and member of Italian Arts/Cinema Club
