1. Shawn Bertolozzi
3451 N. Whipple Chicago, IL 60618 • (309) 310-6139 • sdberto43@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
STRETCH BAR AND GRILL/FLAGSHIP CHICAGO, IL
Manager April 2014 –Current
• Administered the online marketing platform and the use of social media for promotional sales.
• Implemented inventory procedures that cut costs and drastically decreased internal theft.
• Conducted the day to day publicity operations that included public relations, securing
advertising, booking and scheduling events.
• Trained assistant managers and other restaurant staff.
• Audited daily cash balances for food and alcohol.
COUNTRY FINANCIAL NORMAL, IL
Customer Service Representative July 2012-November 2013
• Answered customers' questions and provided valid information to customers pertaining to their
existing policies.
• Worked as a liaison between customers and financial representatives, conveying critical
information between the two to better meet the customers' needs.
• Navigated Country Financial's operating systems to access the insurance information and
needs.
• Fulfilled all requirements to become licensed in the state of Illinois and 28 other reciprocating
states as a producer for property and casualty insurance.
• Used empathy and understanding to help fulfill customers' needs and desires to the fullest
degree in a timely manner.
• Utilized my knowledge of available property, casualty, life, and health policies to assure that
potential customers would be adequately covered at a competitive rate.
• Provided feedback to supervisors and management to improve service to customers on a daily
basis.
• Followed up with customers to ensure that their needs had been met by their financial
representative or another department within Country Financial.
• Prepared and presented project reports to the management team.
• Monitored and ensured that safety precautions and standards were adhered to in all
construction activities.
FAT JACKS BLOOMINGTON, IL
Manager/Security July 2007-August 2012
• Recognized and implemented new streams of revenue to increase profits and attract new
clientele.
• Maintained cash reports and balances on a daily basis.
• Managed staff of nine.
• Served as the liaison between local law enforcement and higher bar management.
2. PUB II NORMAL, IL
Head of Security September 2001-July 2007
• Acted as lead security of highly frequented bar and grill performing duties to ensure safety and
customer satisfaction
• Created and maintained schedule for the entire security staff and implemented changes as
needed.
• Provided and sought out additional revenue opportunities for establishment while maximizing
customer experience.
UNITED STATES NAVY VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Fire Controlman Third Class July 1994– June 2000
• Completed 21 months of intensive naval training (FC'A' and 'C' Schools) on basic to advanced
electronics, radar theory and the Mark-15 Close-In Weapon System (CIWS).
• Served as the Forward Mount Captain - lead CIWS technician for that mount aboard the USS
Saipan.
• Played a lead role in being awarded the CIWS Excellence Award three of the four while
stationed on board the USS Saipan.
• Maintained both CIWS mounts to 97% operability during two overseas deployments.
• Served as the lone CIWS technician liaison to our civilian contrator counterparts for the
installation of two new Mark-15 Block 1 CIWS mounts.
EDUCATION
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY Normal, IL
Bachelors of Science in Sociology