Desiree' Chestnut
Summary
Motivated, team-building, responsible Manager with 12+ years of significant experience in sales building, fundraising, and community connections. Skilled multitasker with a superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with a hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SWC Intern
Volusia County Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Studio Manager
Creative Grain
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed budgets and financial reports, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Expanded the studio''s client base by proactively seeking out new business opportunities through networking events or industry conferences.
- Oversaw the design and execution of marketing materials for the studio, increasing brand visibility and attracting new clients.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout projects, ensuring their visions were accurately translated into finished products that exceeded expectations.
Customer Service Representative
Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2012 - 07.2020
- Part of a Team that raised over $20,000.00 for The Boys and Girls Club of America
- New Restaurant Opening Trainer
- Ordering and Inventory Control
- Hiring and Orientation of new Team Members
- Sales Building through relationships throughout the community
- Overseeing all processes through Smart Bar
- Overseeing hours scheduled through a Labor Guide Module
- Cash Handling
- Proficient in controllable expenses
Front of House Manager
Ingles Markets, NC
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Hiring, training, and firing of Team Members
- Scheduling
- Inventory Control
- Sales building
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL11.2026
Skills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Goal-Oriented and Team Leader
- Aloha
- Aloha CFC
- Menu Link
- SmartBar
- Word
- Excel
Certification
- ServeSafe Instructor
- ServeSafe Food Manager
Timeline
SWC Intern
Volusia County Schools
11.2023 - Current
Studio Manager
Creative Grain
08.2020 - 10.2023
Customer Service Representative
Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2012 - 07.2020
Front of House Manager
Ingles Markets, NC
01.2009 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Florida Gateway College