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Staffing Recruiter

Goodwin Recruiting

* Full cycle, full desk, agency recruiter focused on the hospitality industry

* Salesforce, LinkedIn Recruiter, Censia, HiringSolved, Monster, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Boolean

* Managed a portfolio of between eight and ten clients, each with one to eight open job requisitions

* New business development through cold outreach and building relationships

Recruiting Partner

Starbucks

* Increased average weekly sales from $32K to $40K through operational excellence, efficient service, and a relentless focus on customer service

* Increased store “Customer Experience,” as measured by customer surveys, from 21% to 63% through modeling hospitality behaviors and creating a culture of genuine customer care

* District 912 Store Manager of the Quarter, Q1 2020

* Received District leadership roles including “Out the Window” Task Force Lead, Coffee & Customer Lead, and Financial Steward

* Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, and training of new and promoted partners, including store managers, assistant store managers, shift supervisors, trainers, and baristas

* Supported district manager and peers through research, conducting supervisor interviews, running multi-store hiring events, coaching during store visits, and sharing best operational practices

* Provided conflict resolution and business recovery for escalated customer concerns

Store Manager, Store Manager Trainer

Whole Foods Market

* Scheduled, hired, and performed evaluations for kitchen staff of 50+ Team Members including leadership direct reports (two Associate Team Leaders, buyer, and supervisor)

* Responsible for planning and cost analysis for menus and matrices for food bars, venues, and stand-alone BBQ restaurant

* Execution of Global, Regional, and Local programs to Whole Foods Market standards

* Supported other departments and store leadership through interviews, store opening and closing responsibilities, and planning store-wide events

Prepared Foods Team Leader

* Developed new menu and recipes for made-to-order sandwiches, resulting in a 25% increase in sales at the sandwich venue

* Collaborated with departmental leadership to create a culture promoting customer service excellence and fostering Team Member success

* Staffing, training, and scheduling of 30+ kitchen team members, including training Supervisors and Associate Team Leaders

* Led menu planning and daily kitchen production for large off-site catering events for 500+

Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

Hillstone Restaurant Group

* Developed and implemented tools to track waste, labor, and food cost daily, resulting in a 50% reduction in kitchen staff overtime and 2% decrease in monthly food cost

* Planned and led ongoing Front-of-House staff training initiatives on subjects including food and menu knowledge, wine knowledge, and customer service

* Provided exceptional customer service to vendors, partners, and customers through soft skills including empathy, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution

Culinary Manager

Arlington Wine & Liquor

* Assisted customers with wine purchases and food pairings

* Focus in Spain, Portugal, South America, sparkling wines, and dessert wines

Wine Specialist

U.S.S. Mariner

* Co-founder of the popular Seattle Mariners blog, ussmariner.com

* Developed and maintained the “Big Board”, tracking nearly 200 players throughout the Seattle organization

Co Founder

Jitterbug

Prepared breakfast and lunch items from standardized menu. Worked primarily on broil station, managing tickets, setting priorities, and calling items to sauté cook. Final say on all items leaving the kitchen. Also worked sauté and pantry stations. Completed prep work as needed to maintain established par levels.

Line Cook

The Grand Salami Baseball Magazine

* Wrote columns, features, and player profiles monthly under strict deadlines during baseball season

* Oversaw all coverage of the Seattle Mariners' minor league system, including coordinating travel and player interviews in three different cities

* Gave input to publisher and editor regarding the overall look and feel of the magazine

Minor League Editor, Columnist

Beth's Café

Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner items from standardized, 50-plus item menu. Worked primarily as lone cook, managing multiple tickets and setting priorities in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. Worked with second cook during highest volume shifts, dividing tasks and maintaining good communication. Completed prep work as needed to maintain established par levels.

Passions: Recruiting, Training, Onboarding, Relationship Building.

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