Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Gabriel Briones

Houston,TX

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Rick's Darts and Games
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Owner/ Operator of Captain Tamale

Gabriel Briones
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Tested products for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines.


Bartender Assistant and Chef

Lizzard's Pub
02.2023 - 03.2024

Bar assistant:

  • Supported bartenders with essential tasks such as keeping coolers and ice stocked, prepping garnishes, and cleaning messes, resulting in more efficient bar operations.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to efficiently manage multiple priorities during peak hours without sacrificing quality or service standards.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing patron needs promptly and courteously.
  • Increased repeat business by establishing rapport with regular customers through attentive service, personalized recommendations, and complaint resolution.
  • Maintained a safe working atmosphere by adhering to strict sanitation guidelines throughout the bar area.
  • Ensured compliance with local alcohol regulations through diligent ID checks and responsible service practices.
  • Maintained the same job requirements as listed in the Owner/ Operator job description for Captain Tamale.

Pool Maintenance Manager

Saint Street Swim
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Monitored inventory of pool chemicals and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained for uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Maximized equipment lifespan through diligent maintenance efforts, resulting in cost savings for company and clients alike.
  • Addressed accidental biohazard incidents immediately with structured cleaning and testing procedures in order to resume facility operations as quickly as possible.
  • Performed Biweekly cleaning and to ensure that the facility remained a safe and sanitary swimming location.
  • Maintained job responsibilities of Life Guard Manager and Children's Swimming Instructor.

Life Guard Manager

Saint Street Swim
06.2019 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw training of new life guards, ensuring high standard of competency and professionalism.
  • Organized and conducted yearly certification training and testing with staff to ensure that all employees certifications remained current.
  • Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
  • Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and pool conditions.
  • Managed first aid supplies inventory, replenishing as needed to ensure availability during emergencies.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.

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Swimming Instructor and Life Guard

Saint Street Swim
02.2017 - 10.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster trust and rapport, enabling more effective instruction.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Provided lifeguarding services when necessary, enforcing pool rules and regulations while ensuring the safety of all patrons at the facility.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
  • Mentored new instructors, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Promoted water safety awareness by incorporating essential skills into lessons such as treading water, floating, and rescue techniques.

Pizza Delivery Driver

Dominos
06.2015 - 05.2017

Gymnastic Coach

Pearland Gymnastics Academy
06.2015 - 02.2017

Sales Associate

Cutco
06.2014 - 09.2014

Commissioned Security Officer

Spartan Security
02.2014 - 07.2014

U.S Army National Guard

U.S Army
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Report to drill on time while adhering to strict grooming and dress standards.
  • Adapt to a multitude of varying tasks that included operating multiple large vehicles, securing and maintaining valuable and sensitive items, and manual labor.
  • Learning and maintaining knowledge of military tactics to ensure the efficient and swift execution of combat, transportation, and police operations.
  • Completing individual training on personal time to help maintain overall readiness status of the platoon and company.

Gymnastics Coach

Gymtastic!
01.2012 - 12.2013

Pizza Delivery Driver

Domino's
04.2010 - 08.2012

Education

Associate of Science - Natural Sciences

Alvin Community College
Alvin

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX

Accomplishments

  • Honorably Served in the Texas Army National Guard for six years.
  • Owned and operated Captain Tamale for over 2 years, often while gainfully employed in other professions.

Timeline

Store Manager

Rick's Darts and Games
03.2024 - 05.2025

Bartender Assistant and Chef

Lizzard's Pub
02.2023 - 03.2024

Owner/ Operator of Captain Tamale

Gabriel Briones
01.2022 - 03.2024

Pool Maintenance Manager

Saint Street Swim
07.2021 - 10.2022

Life Guard Manager

Saint Street Swim
06.2019 - 10.2022

Swimming Instructor and Life Guard

Saint Street Swim
02.2017 - 10.2022

Pizza Delivery Driver

Dominos
06.2015 - 05.2017

Gymnastic Coach

Pearland Gymnastics Academy
06.2015 - 02.2017

Sales Associate

Cutco
06.2014 - 09.2014

Commissioned Security Officer

Spartan Security
02.2014 - 07.2014

Gymnastics Coach

Gymtastic!
01.2012 - 12.2013

Pizza Delivery Driver

Domino's
04.2010 - 08.2012

U.S Army National Guard

U.S Army
01.2008 - 01.2014

Associate of Science - Natural Sciences

Alvin Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Alvin Community College
Gabriel Briones