Drew Branton
Lakeland
Summary
Experienced with overseeing multiple business locations to ensure seamless operations and high standards. Utilizes strategic planning and resource management to optimize performance. Track record of improving team productivity and customer satisfaction through effective leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager
Amazon
05.2024 - Current
- Led a 60+ person team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Consistently one of the top 5 Area Managers for Pick rate, emphasizing Process Improvement.
- Currently working on multiple projects that will improve the overall safety and operations of TPA1.
Lifeguard
Florida Southern College
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors
- Supervise swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed
Educator
Lululemon UTC
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided guests with world-class ‘education’ and guest experience in the areas of product, culture, and community by speaking authentically about product use through their own experiences
- Demonstrated the culture held within the company, including: attitude of fun, respect, support, empowerment, encouragement, passion, interaction with other staff, and in-store discussion of lifestyle
- Received/processed stock received from warehouse, involving: unpacking, counting, tagging as required, folding, sizing, and placing on the floor, with overflow stock in back room and stored areas
Expeditor/Food Runner
Café Barbosso
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Delivered food orders from the kitchen to the customers table quickly, acting as bridge between the front and back house team
- Assisted the wait staff team in setting tables, fetching appropriate tableware; served welcome drinks upon arrival of guests, removed dirty utensils
President
Steele Industries Inc
08.2019 - 02.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL12.2023
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL12-2023
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Management
- Finance
- Microsoft Office
- Python
- Computer Hardware
- PC Building
Leadership Experience
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Treasurer, 01/2023 - 12/2023
- Oversee the financial decisions of the Florida Gamma chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, have control of the organizations debit card.
- Prepare a budget of the estimated Chapter income and expenditures for each semester’s operations.
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Vice President, 08/2022 - 12/2022
- Oversee all the committees of the fraternity, assist the president in keeping the meetings orderly and quiet, lead the executive board meeting before chapter.
- Keep members in check by talking and being involved constantly. I am charged with maintaining order and decorum at all chapter functions, along with preside over the executive council meetings.
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Area Manager
Amazon
05.2024 - Current
Educator
Lululemon UTC
11.2021 - 01.2023
Lifeguard
Florida Southern College
06.2021 - 05.2024
President
Steele Industries Inc
08.2019 - 02.2020
Expeditor/Food Runner
Café Barbosso
08.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida Southern College
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Florida Southern College