Matthew Coghlan
Chicago, IL
Summary
Quickly advanced from Deckhand to Senior Deckhand at Shoreline Sightseeing, showcasing leadership and a rapid learning ability. Excelled at Chicago Firehouse Restaurant by streamlining sales data transfer with Excel proficiency and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated resourcefulness and critical thinking, significantly contributing to team success and operational standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized Excel to gather and transfer sales information from Toast POS to QuickBooks.
- Sorted business receipts and categorized expenses in QuickBooks.
- Completed various errands, enabling the owner to address top priorities.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and pressure washing to uphold restaurant standards.
- Assisted managers and employees requiring additional support
Senior Deckhand
Shoreline Sightseeing
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Spent a second consecutive summer at Shoreline Sightseeing.
- Received a promotion from deckhand to senior deckhand.
- Held responsibilities as second in command on the ship.
- Trained new employees for deckhand roles.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness by learning essential boat safety protocols for docking, communication, firefighting, and medical emergencies.
Deckhand
Shoreline Sightseeing
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured boats were thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the start of daily activities.
- Assisted in cleaning and securing boats each night.
- Supported the safe and efficient boarding and disembarking of passengers for each hourly tour.
- Learned vital security and safety procedures aligning with company and coast guard regulations.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of Chicago skyline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2025
Skills
- Proficient in Excel
- Learning ability
- Tech-savviness
- Team Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- File and database management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
06.2024 - Current
Senior Deckhand
Shoreline Sightseeing
05.2023 - 08.2023
Deckhand
Shoreline Sightseeing
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Purdue University
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