Courtney Dixon
Alexandria,LA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Property/Cannabis Farm Manager
8th Brothers
Laytonville, CA
04.2018 - 11.2024
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
- Performed routine inspections on crops for signs of disease or infestation.
- Educated staff members about proper handling techniques for both live plants and harvested product.
Manager
HotHeads Crawfish
Alexandria, LA
11.2012 - 04.2018
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Launched and schedule off-site events.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
Restaurant Manager
Outback Steakhouse
Marrero, LA
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Resolved and investigated complaints regarding service, food quality and accommodations.
- Set and broke all sales records in company history
- Monitored stock levels of ingredients to ensure timely delivery of fresh produce.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Louisiana State University, Alexandria LA
Alexandria, SD05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pride International
Alexandria,LASkills
- Crop management
- Equipment maintenance
- Team building
- Employee training
- Staff supervision
- Report writing
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Organizational management
Affiliations
- gardening
- long distance marksmanship
- camping
- Geaux Saints
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Timeline
Property/Cannabis Farm Manager
8th Brothers
04.2018 - 11.2024
Manager
HotHeads Crawfish
11.2012 - 04.2018
Restaurant Manager
Outback Steakhouse
01.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Louisiana State University, Alexandria LA
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pride International