Carly Wasti
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished business owner and production manager with a proven track record at Child of Wild, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in small business operations and relationship building, I excel in fostering client loyalty and managing high-quality design projects. Skilled in verbal communication, I've significantly contributed to repeat business and referrals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Self-employed
San Diego, CA
08.2011 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Production Manager
Child of Wild
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Server
Cafe Bonaparte
Hermosa Beach, CA
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Designer
Lezu Atelier
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
Server
Mimi’s Cafe
Laguna Niguel, CA
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Education
Associates - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA06.2007
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Production Manager
Child of Wild
01.2016 - 09.2018
Owner
Self-employed
08.2011 - Current
Designer
Lezu Atelier
08.2008 - 09.2010
Server
Cafe Bonaparte
06.2008 - 12.2010
Server
Mimi’s Cafe
07.2007 - 10.2008
Associates - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising