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Cru Cavage

Cru Cavage

Business Developer
Austin,TX

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced Business Developer with excellent business acumen and leadership skills. Passionate about entrepreneurship and building successful, sustainable businesses. Demonstrated experience leading teams, launching new products and achieving growth objectives. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, creating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Small Business Owner

Upgrade Automotive
Austin, TX
07.2015 - 09.2022
  • Implemented business strategies to boost long-term business success, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained 12 personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Trainer / Bar Developer

HGI Mellow Mushroom
Austin, TX
10.2014 - 07.2015
  • Trained 100+ new bartenders on extensive alcohol knowledge, complex pouring/accuracy techniques, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Collaborated with corporate teams to expedite restaurant openings while continually evolving training programs to maintain consistency and strengthen HGI throughout all of Mellow Mushroom.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.

General Manager

Bat Bar
Austin, TX
03.2011 - 06.2014
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations of a Live Music Venue and Nightclub, including band management, inventory control, and stage sound and lighting.
  • Managed all financial operations including balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Hired, trained, and led team of 14 with constant communication and integrated team building functions.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Small Business Owner

Cru's Music Inc.
Tampa, FL
03.2005 - 08.2007
  • Scheduled, organized and performed over 300 shows at more than 30 venues.
  • Expert in stage lighting (Sunlite Suite) and sound management, including (Barringer X32) soundboard engineering.
  • Created and managed musical career by maintaining website and social media presence while building relationships with the community.

Security Forces E-4 Senior Airman Non-Commissioned

183rd Illinois Air National Guard
Springfield, IL
08.2000 - 03.2004
  • Achieved “Below The Zone”, an early promotion opportunity restricted to elite airmen by demonstrating an over-achieving dedication and demonstrating superior efficiency in stressful environments.
  • Activated and served in the Noble Eagle & Enduring Freedom tours of combat including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Iceland and other locations.
  • Decorations include: Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Armed Forces Military Education Service Medal, and M16/M9 Expert Ribbons.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
08.2016 - 07.2018

Skills

New business launch

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Software

Microsoft Office Suite

MacOS, iOS and Windows

Final Cut Pro & LumaFusion

Python programming language

Certification

Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification

Quote

Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
Chris Hadfield

Timeline

Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification

02-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Austin Community College
08.2016 - 07.2018

Small Business Owner

Upgrade Automotive
07.2015 - 09.2022

Trainer / Bar Developer

HGI Mellow Mushroom
10.2014 - 07.2015

General Manager

Bat Bar
03.2011 - 06.2014

Small Business Owner

Cru's Music Inc.
03.2005 - 08.2007

Security Forces E-4 Senior Airman Non-Commissioned

183rd Illinois Air National Guard
08.2000 - 03.2004

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