Blake Yount
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Derby City Pizza, excelling in kitchen management and staff training. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective inventory control and waste reduction. Skilled in food safety and problem-solving, fostering a collaborative team environment while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Worker
Excellent Exteriors
03.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for landscape installation and maintenance tasks.
- Executed planting, pruning, and lawn care services to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all landscaping activities.
- Supervised team of workers to improve efficiency in project completion.
- Conducted regular inspections of completed work, ensuring quality standards met.
- Collaborated with clients to assess needs and provide customized solutions.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
Installer
Louisville Blinds And Drapery
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Installed window treatments, ensuring precise measurements and alignment for optimal aesthetics.
- Collaborated with clients to understand preferences and provide tailored installation solutions.
- Trained new installers on best practices for product handling and customer service techniques.
- Conducted quality checks post-installation to guarantee functionality and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools, ensuring availability for timely project completion.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, enhancing overall client experience and retention.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate installations.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
CDL Class B Driver
Valor
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Operated CDL Class B vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
- Delivered goods efficiently, adhering to scheduled routes and timelines.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules and route planning.
- Promoted a positive work environment as part of a team-oriented atmosphere among fellow drivers.
Kitchen Manager
Derby City Pizza
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed standardized recipes to maintain consistency in food quality and presentation.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing labor schedules for maximum efficiency.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by refining service processes based on feedback analysis.
- 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.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
Education
GED -
Waggener High School
Louisville, KY05-2000
Skills
- Garden design
- Garden bed edging
- Plant identification
- Snow removal
- Sod laying
- Lawn aeration
- Soil preparation
- Tool maintenance
- Tree planting
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Power tool operation
- Following safety practices
- Customer service
- Customer satisfaction
- Pre-installation site prep
- Equipment operation
- Customer relations
- Troubleshooting and testing
- Worksite preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
Certification
Was Food Prep Certified
Food Handling Certified
Fork Lift Certified
Timeline
Landscape Worker
Excellent Exteriors
03.2025 - Current
Installer
Louisville Blinds And Drapery
03.2020 - 11.2024
CDL Class B Driver
Valor
04.2017 - 02.2020
Kitchen Manager
Derby City Pizza
10.2013 - 03.2017
GED -
Waggener High School