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Senior manager for a startup with multiple management roles performed remotely including operational management, multi-area staff management, and marketing management for online and in-person workshops based out of Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York. Afterschool workshops specializing in social and emotional learning through gameplay for families and kids ages 6-13.Staff management:-Hiring, firing, staff development, training, coaching for multiple positions, and day to day tasks involving instructors and backend employees-Preparing, administering, and developing curriculum for all training: preparing staff handbook, detailing job expectations, protocols, troubleshooting, and best practices-Developing and performing quarterly staff evaluations-Staff and program scheduling for multiple locations across the United StatesOperations management:-Identifying, prioritizing, and managing financial resources to foster productivity and deliver better solutions for company systems and procedures.-Ensure filing systems are maintained and current-Perform review and analysis of special projects-Development of online programming, offerings, and workshops including setup and maintenance of java edition Minecraft servers for Minecraft classes, game workshops including Dungeons and Dragons, Pokemon, and board games.Marketing and sales management:-Customer support via email and phone correspondence-Marketing and lead generation including developing marketing initiatives for new customer acquisition-Representing the company while speaking to media outlets

Spin the Planet LLC franchise. General Manager of the Queen's Drive location in Oakdale, MN.Food service general manager in charge of running the day-to-day operations. Trained extensively at multiple locations and at Jimmy John's corporate headquarters in Illinois through their management training program. Overseeing day-to-day operations of a Jimmy John's establishment.Skills and tasks included: -Hiring, firing, training, and scheduling of staff per company practices. -Working alongside staff to prepare materials, make sandwiches, and fulfill orders as needed. -Taking weekly inventory, meeting or exceeding labor and supply goals-Following and implementing company systems and procedures including standards for products, store cleanliness, staff meetings, management meetings, and financial procedures-Food safe certification for the state of Minnesota.

Bar manager and bartender at an upscale locally owned steakhouse in Willernie, Minnesota.Bar management:-Overseeing liquor orders - keeping inventory and stock of liquor, wine, and beer.-Day-to-day operations including handling daily financial records-Acting general manager for all kitchen and waitstaff when owners were not present-General food service tasks to assist team as needed including final preparation and running food, taking orders, or assisting host team with seating or reservations-Consulting on big picture ideas to grow the business as a whole including better systems and procedures for staff, digital marketing and outreach, and intuiting guest needs

Bartender, server, and staff trainer for waitstaff at a fast paced bar in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.Bartender/trainer:-Providing genuine and friendly service to guests in a fast-pace bar.-Taking food and drink orders.-Preparing drinks including beer, wine, and mixed drinks for restaurant-Keeping bar clean and organized-Training new bartenders and servers to ensure they maintain the standards set by our company-Other general food service tasks.