Nicholas Babalola
Kansas City
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
A great team player, knowing when to lead or to follow with the ability to gel and succeed with the widest range of personalities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor
Levy Restaurants
Kansas City, MO
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised bartending team to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Trained staff on cocktail preparation and drink presentation techniques.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability.
Basketball Scout
State Basketball Championships
09.2022 - Current
- Job background: scout kids, talk to head coaches, promote the brand, commute to different locations, make social media post , post scores and articles.
- Assisted with recruitment of new members through community outreach events.
Bartender
ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
Kansas City
07.2021 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Followed safety protocols while handling sharp tools or dangerous chemicals.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Youth Basketball Instructor
Blue Valley West High School
Overland Park
10.2018 - Current
- Coach kids, mentor, train kids, be a leader, set up gym, close gym, train middle school children
- Developed and implemented basketball drills to improve players' ball-handling, shooting, passing, and defensive skills.
- Conducted individual instruction sessions with students to help them enhance their playing abilities.
- Organized and ran weekly practices to teach game strategies and fundamentals of basketball.
- Monitored student progress throughout the season and provided feedback on performance.
- Coordinated team activities such as tournaments, scrimmages, and community service projects.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new players by attending local youth basketball clinics.
- Provided guidance to players regarding sportsmanship, teamwork, healthy living habits, and mental preparation for games.
- Maintained records of attendance at practices and games as well as player statistics throughout the season.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress during the program.
- Encouraged positive behavior from all participants through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created lesson plans that focused on developing fundamental motor skills including dribbling, shooting, passing and rebounding.
- Instructed players on proper technique for both offensive and defensive plays.
- Taught basic rules of basketball including fouls, violations, traveling.
- Organized scrimmage games among teams in order to review concepts taught in practice.
Venue Manager
The College Basketball Experience
Kansas City
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the venue, including supervising staff and overseeing safety procedures.
- Established service standards while monitoring performance against those standards in order to maximize customer experience.
- Resolved customer issues or complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive customer relations.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for the facility to maintain its condition and appearance.
- Maintained records of all bookings, payments received and services provided during events.
- Prepared reports outlining revenue earned from events held at the venue.
Youth Care Worker
Linc
Kansas City
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Assisted in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss client progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
- Collaborated with families, schools, mental health providers, probation officers and other stakeholders regarding youth's progress and wellbeing.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
Basketball Coach
Drive 5 Sports
Overland Park
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Coach kids, mentor, teach the game, train kids, run tournaments, run clock, schedule games
- Conducted pre-season player assessments to evaluate skill level and physical condition.
- Developed and implemented practice plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance.
- Instructed players in proper techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and offense.
- Motivated players to reach their maximum potential through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to create a comprehensive scouting report.
- Supervised team members during practice sessions and games to ensure safety of all participants.
- Maintained accurate records of players' individual progress throughout the season.
- Provided feedback on individual performances after each practice session or game.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding players' progress or disciplinary issues.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to design offensive plays that capitalized on the team's strengths.
Bartender Supervisor
Hyvee Market Grille
Manhattan
04.2014 - 04.2019
- Inspected bar area to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
- Conducted inventory of supplies, liquor and beer.
- Developed schedules for bartenders, servers and other staff members.
- Trained new bartenders on proper alcohol handling techniques and customer service etiquette.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues quickly and courteously.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and policies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current drink recipes and promotions.
- Provided exemplary customer service at all times while interacting with patrons.
- Ensured that all customers were properly ID'd before being served alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions using POS systems.
- Reported any discrepancies in cash register funds to management.
- Managed employee performance through coaching, counseling, mentoring and disciplining as needed.
Education
USA Basketball Gold License - Youth Basketball
USA Basketball
10.2019 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Management & Ethics
Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan, KS, 08.2015 - 05/2018
High School Diploma - General Studies
Center Senior High School
Kansas City, MO 08.2008 - 05/2012
Skills
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Youth Development/Engagement
- Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Schedule Coordination
- One-on-One Instruction
- Community Outreach
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Sports Marketing
- Event Planning/Coordination
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision Making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Feedback Delivery
- Inspiring Confidence
- Active Listening
- Multitasking
- Practical skills
- Social-Emotional skills
- Analytical skills
- Project Management
- Leadership & Team Management
- Financial Acumen
- Time Management
- Field Inventory Management
- Upselling
- Cleanliness & Sanitation
- High Level Experience in Basketball
- Continuous Learning
- Relationship Building
- Networking
- Player Strengths
References
References: Ryan Hintz: (913) 742-3341 Mark Potter: (913) 220-0472 Brad Mann: (913) 568-5996 Paige Grant: (505) 417-9763
Timeline
Supervisor
Levy Restaurants
02.2024 - Current
Basketball Scout
State Basketball Championships
09.2022 - Current
Bartender
ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
07.2021 - Current
Venue Manager
The College Basketball Experience
07.2021 - 07.2022
USA Basketball Gold License - Youth Basketball
USA Basketball
10.2019 - 12.2025
Youth Care Worker
Linc
10.2019 - 01.2021
Basketball Coach
Drive 5 Sports
02.2019 - 12.2020
Youth Basketball Instructor
Blue Valley West High School
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Management & Ethics
Manhattan Christian College
08.2015 - 05/2018
Bartender Supervisor
Hyvee Market Grille
04.2014 - 04.2019
High School Diploma - General Studies
Center Senior High School
08.2008 - 05/2012