Austin Melton
The Colony,TX
Summary
Visionary owner/operator with several years of experience leading and growing businesses. Proven leader with expertise in driving company vision, directing operations, and managing employees. Successful at building strong businesses from the ground up by devising effective marketing strategies, leading sales efforts, and taking decisive actions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Peak Performance Moving
Mansfield, Tx
06.2023 - Current
- Founded and operated a full-service residential and commercial moving company, handling end-to-end operations from sales and scheduling to crew leadership and final walkthroughs
- Recruited, trained, and managed rotating crew of up to six movers, setting daily priorities and enforcing safety standards to achieve consistent on-time performance
- Handle all back-office functions: quoting, invoicing, client follow-up, and cash-flow tracking while continuing to work hands-on on the majority of moves
Mover
Two Men And A Truck
Denton, Tx
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Loaded and unloaded trucks for residential and commercial moves at Two Men And A Truck.
- Carried heavy furniture through stairs, hallways, and tight spaces safely.
- Disassembled and reassembled beds, desks, and tables during move preparation.
- Wrapped furniture with blankets, pads, and stretch wrap to prevent damage.
Family Leave
Personal
01.2022 - 11.2022
General Manager
Buffalo Wings and Rings
Arlington, Tx
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed daily restaurant operations for full-service hospitality team.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies through restaurant systems.
- Resolved guest concerns effectively and resolved service issues with professionalism.
Marketing Specialist
Buffalo Wings and Rings
Arlington, Tx
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated promotions for Buffalo Wings and Rings across local and digital marketing channels, enhancing community engagement.
- Created positive brand awareness by managing digital and physical advertisement campaigns while making connections with supporting businesses.
- Managed digital and physical advertisement campaigns to increase brand awareness and foster partnerships with local businesses.
Host/Expo/Server/Bartender/Catering Specialist
Buffalo Wings and Rings
Arlington, Tx
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Coordinated restaurant operations end-to-end by aligning front-of-house and kitchen activities, managing catering logistics, and adjusting roles based on staffing and demand fluctuations
- Executed various roles, including host, expo, server, bartender, and catering specialist, to maintain efficient restaurant operations
- Seated guests, ran food, made drinks, and prepped catering orders, contributing to a seamless dining experience and maintaining service flow
Education
Marketing: Professional Selling
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 08.2018 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School
Mansfield, TXSkills
- Operations management
- Labor Management
- Crew management
- Promotional strategies
- Local marketing
- Microsoft, Google proficiency
- Effective problem solver
- Decision making
- Strong communicator
- Excellent customer service skills
- Positive attitude
Certification
- Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Specialization (July 2022)
- Smith Trained (January 2023)
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Peak Performance Moving
06.2023 - Current
Mover
Two Men And A Truck
11.2022 - 05.2023
Family Leave
Personal
01.2022 - 11.2022
General Manager
Buffalo Wings and Rings
05.2021 - 01.2022
Marketing Specialist
Buffalo Wings and Rings
09.2020 - 01.2022
Marketing: Professional Selling
University of North Texas
08.2018 - 05.2022
Host/Expo/Server/Bartender/Catering Specialist
Buffalo Wings and Rings
10.2016 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School