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Civic Volunteer Since 1986
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JOHN (JOE) FERGUSON

MEMPHIS

Summary

Over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

Adaro Realty
Memphis
01.2012 - Current
  • Coordinate closing processes among lender, mortgage companies, buyers and sellers.

Assistant Manager of Operations

RIVER OAKS RESTAURANT
Memphis
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Instructed front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, improving guest service techniques and communication skills to ensure positive experiences.

Event Planner/Sales/Beverage Manager

Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Collaborated with professional and trade associations to develop impactful and successful events.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Le Chardonnay Wine Bar and Bistro
Memphis
01.2000 - 01.2008

Restaurant General Manager

Tex Mex Cantina
Tampa
01.1998 - 04.2000

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Le Chardonnay Wine Bar and Bistro
Memphis
01.1990 - 01.1998

Sole Proprietor

Joe's Blue Pelican Bar and Grill
Memphis
01.1986 - 01.1990

Restaurant General Manager

Southern Hospitality Corporation
Nashville
01.1976 - 01.1985

Under the umbrella of Southern Hospitality, I had the opportunity to manage concepts from fast-food to full service, which included: Wendy's, Ireland's Steak and Biscuits, Tempo's, Mr. Gatti's Pizza, The Exit/In Music Hall, The Fishery, Fantique's, and The Cooker.

Education

High School Diploma -

Memphis Catholic High School
Memphis, TN
05-1974

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Networking skills
  • Time management
  • Problem solving

Civic Volunteer Since 1986

Room In The Inn (RITI)

Memphis Rock and Soul Museum

Blues Ball

St. Jude Iron Man

Memphis In May

WKNO

The Big Dig (Harbor Town)

Timeline

Assistant Manager of Operations

RIVER OAKS RESTAURANT
01.2020 - 05.2021

Realtor

Adaro Realty
01.2012 - Current

Event Planner/Sales/Beverage Manager

Memphis Botanic Garden
01.2008 - 01.2012

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Le Chardonnay Wine Bar and Bistro
01.2000 - 01.2008

Restaurant General Manager

Tex Mex Cantina
01.1998 - 04.2000

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Le Chardonnay Wine Bar and Bistro
01.1990 - 01.1998

Sole Proprietor

Joe's Blue Pelican Bar and Grill
01.1986 - 01.1990

Restaurant General Manager

Southern Hospitality Corporation
01.1976 - 01.1985

High School Diploma -

Memphis Catholic High School
JOHN (JOE) FERGUSON