Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
References
Timeline
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ANDREW GARDNER

Fort Gratiot

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive management experience, excelling in team leadership and inventory control. Proven track record in business development and conflict resolution, fostering a collaborative environment. Skilled in invoice processing and social media management, driving operational efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD REP

MERCHANDISERS PLUS INC
01.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for scheduling and checking in with store management, finding shipped-in supplies for store resets, and managing and leading teams through resets and complicated remodels.
  • Working alongside other companies to complete the task together.
  • Invoice/Billing.
  • Seasonal/Part-time.

Sub Driver/Dispatcher

CITY CAB/CITY LIMOSINE
Port Huron
04.2013 - Current
  • Picking up, driving, and dropping off customers to their desired destinations.
  • Working with dispatch to better serve the customers.
  • Manage time between scheduled runs.
  • Keeping track of invoicing for billed clients.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Substitute Driver/Dispatcher.

Bar Manager

Captain Skrip's Office Bar
Port Huron
03.2022 - 02.2025
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, and cash handling procedures.
  • Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding quality of food or beverage service in a timely manner.
  • Enforced safety regulations and ensured proper sanitation practices were followed by all employees.
  • Ensured compliance with local health codes regarding food storage temperatures or alcohol serving guidelines.
  • Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
  • Full time.

General Manager/Cook

Treatz Frozen Yogurt
Port Huron
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Full time

OP./WAREHOUSE MANAGER

EVERYTHING WHOLESALE
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Worked together with the owner to convert the party rentals company to the current wholesale and liquidation warehouse.
  • Created and maintained the website and social media platforms.
  • Working with customers online and in person to satisfy orders.
  • Working with crews to create an overall efficient and stress-free workplace.
  • Full time

OWNER

FUN-O-RAMA PARTY RENTALS
06.2006 - 10.2019
  • Hired in 2006 as a crew member
  • In 2008 was promoted to Assistant Foreman
  • In 2010 was promoted to Foreman and in 2013 took over as owner
  • Sold Company in 2019

STORE MANAGER

BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Scheduling and training employees, ordering stock for the store, overseeing all retail and commercial sales, and executing deliveries.
  • Phone repair.
  • Battery installations.
  • Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, and ordered instruments or supplies with low inventory.
  • Full time

BARTENDER/DJ/SECURITY

SEEKERS BAR
05.2011 - 07.2017
  • Mixing and serving drinks to customers
  • ID checking and bar clean up
  • Creating a safe environment for all to enjoy
  • Playing music to keep customers happy
  • Helped entertainers get ready for performances

TEAM LEAD

MATCH MG
01.2013 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for scheduling and checking in with store management, finding shipped-in supplies for store resets, and managing and leading teams through resets and complicated remodels.
  • Kept track of paperwork, reports, payroll, drive logs, and more.
  • Seasonal/Part-time.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

PORT HURON HIGH SCHOOL
Port Huron
01.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Music Theory

ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNTIY COLLEGE
Port Huron, MI

Skills

  • Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Invoice Processing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Network Building
  • Business Development
  • Hilo Experience
  • Social Media Account Managment
  • Website Building

Volunteer Experience

From being an Officer in marching band to pursuing leadership in everything job I've been given, helping and pushing others to do better is what I love doing. Spent 4 different summers in Juarez, Mexico building homes through Cornerstone Church and Casas Por Cristo.

Certification

  • ServSafe(Manager)
  • Tips(BarManager)
  • Enhanced Chauffeurs License(MI)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bar Manager

Captain Skrip's Office Bar
03.2022 - 02.2025

General Manager/Cook

Treatz Frozen Yogurt
08.2021 - 03.2022

OP./WAREHOUSE MANAGER

EVERYTHING WHOLESALE
12.2019 - 05.2021

LEAD REP

MERCHANDISERS PLUS INC
01.2019 - Current

STORE MANAGER

BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
09.2017 - 06.2018

Sub Driver/Dispatcher

CITY CAB/CITY LIMOSINE
04.2013 - Current

TEAM LEAD

MATCH MG
01.2013 - 05.2017

BARTENDER/DJ/SECURITY

SEEKERS BAR
05.2011 - 07.2017

OWNER

FUN-O-RAMA PARTY RENTALS
06.2006 - 10.2019

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

PORT HURON HIGH SCHOOL

Some College (No Degree) - Music Theory

ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNTIY COLLEGE

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