Erik Larson
Plainfield ,IL
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Pancake Cafe
08.2018 - Current
- Monitored restaurant operations and adjusted schedules to meet peak customer demand.
- Improved staff morale through effective communication skills and motivational techniques, resulting in enhanced teamwork and productivity.
- Expanded restaurant''s reputation for exceptional service by consistently exceeding customer expectations through attentive care.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Instructor
Army National Gaurd
03.2010 - Current
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and promoting a positive school culture.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Department Manager, Outdoor, Lawn, and Garden
Walmart
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Increased sales with targeted marketing campaigns for seasonal promotions and product launches.
- Implemented safety measures in accordance with company guidelines, maintaining a secure work environment for employees and customers alike.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Maximized inventory turnover by carefully monitoring stock levels, adjusting orders to meet demand fluctuations.
Landscaper
Teds LawnCare
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals on projects to complete large jobs and meet strict deadlines.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Coordinated with subcontractors such as electricians or plumbers when necessary to complete complex installations seamlessly.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
Education
EMT-BASIC
Grand River Technical School
Chillicothe, MOAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Lincoln College
Lincoln, IL05.2008
High School Diploma -
Naperville Central High School
Naperville, IL 06.2006
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Process Improvement
- Expectation setting
- Hiring and Training
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer Relationship Management
- Professional and Courteous
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Documentation - Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures.
- Design - Responsible for creative design for prominent sales for Lawn and Garden Department.
- Documented and resolved graduation requirements which led to a perfect completion rate.
Certification
BASSET Training - Completed
Basic Leadership Course
Advanced Leadership Course
Senior Leadership Course
Basic Army Instructor Badge
Food Preparation Certification
Sanitation Certifiction
Timeline
Manager
Pancake Cafe
08.2018 - Current
Department Manager, Outdoor, Lawn, and Garden
Walmart
02.2015 - 08.2018
Landscaper
Teds LawnCare
04.2014 - 04.2016
Instructor
Army National Gaurd
03.2010 - Current
EMT-BASIC
Grand River Technical School
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Lincoln College
High School Diploma -
Naperville Central High School
BASSET Training - Completed
Basic Leadership Course
Advanced Leadership Course
Senior Leadership Course
Basic Army Instructor Badge
Food Preparation Certification
Sanitation Certifiction
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