Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Austin Lane

Gaston

Summary

Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Canal Coffee Company
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, minimizing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

General Manager

The Human Bean
10.2022 - 01.2023

Company was closed and reopened under a new name, Canal Coffee Company

Kitchen Manager

Upper Crust
12.2020 - 10.2022
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.


Driver

Fed-Ex Delivery
09.2020 - 12.2020

Manager and Hospitality Professional

Chick-Fil-A
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
09.2016 - 08.2019

Actively worked towards assistant manager position while I worked for Starbucks.

Pet Caregiver

Wescott Acres Luxury Pet Resort
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Line Cook, Kitchen Manager

Ember Woodfired Pizza and Grill
03.2016 - 09.2016

Education

High School Diploma -

Richland Northeast High School
Columbia, SC
05-2017

Skills

  • Training and development
  • Inventory control
  • Staff supervision
  • Goal setting
  • Employee scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Administrative skills
  • Schedule management
  • Labor cost controls

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
  • ServSafe Managers Certification

Timeline

General Manager

Canal Coffee Company
01.2023 - 03.2025

General Manager

The Human Bean
10.2022 - 01.2023

Kitchen Manager

Upper Crust
12.2020 - 10.2022

Driver

Fed-Ex Delivery
09.2020 - 12.2020

Manager and Hospitality Professional

Chick-Fil-A
01.2019 - 09.2020

Pet Caregiver

Wescott Acres Luxury Pet Resort
05.2017 - 10.2017

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
09.2016 - 08.2019

Line Cook, Kitchen Manager

Ember Woodfired Pizza and Grill
03.2016 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Richland Northeast High School
Austin Lane