Gavin Pastine
Manhattan
Summary
Dynamic professional with diverse experience across multiple fields. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure while managing tasks efficiently. Strong interpersonal skills foster positive relationships and enhance team collaboration. Dependable and dedicated, consistently delivering high-quality results in all endeavors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Media Manager
Channel 8 News
Manhattan
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Created engaging content for social media platforms, increasing audience interaction and fostering community engagement.
- Coordinated daily social media schedules, ensuring timely updates aligned with audience activity and engagement patterns.
- Analyzed social media metrics to gauge audience engagement and preferences.
- Collaborated with newsroom staff to align social media strategies with broadcast content.
- Executed targeted campaigns promoting news segments and special events, driving viewer awareness and participation.
- Monitored trending topics and emerging news stories for real-time engagement opportunities.
Stocker
PepsiCo
Manhattan
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Stocked shelves with products to ensure availability for customers.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Organized inventory in warehouse, enhancing retrieval and restocking efficiency.
- Monitored product expiration dates to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline stocking procedures and workflows.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks and verifying shipments for accuracy and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the stockroom and sales floor.
- Utilized hand trucks and pallet jacks for safe transportation of merchandise.
Reporter
Channel 8 News
Manhattan
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Investigated local news stories, ensuring accuracy and relevance to inform community reporting.
- Gathered facts from multiple sources to complete investigative reports.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with community leaders and experts.
- Developed story ideas based on current events, trends or tips from viewers or readers.
- Coordinated with camera crews and producers to assist in producing engaging video segments.
- Created audio and visual content for broadcast television and online platforms, enhancing viewer engagement.
Online Shopper
Walmart
Manhattan
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Resolved online shopping inquiries and adjusted orders to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with store teams to maintain product availability for online orders, ensuring timely fulfillment.
- Processed order fulfillment by picking and packing items accurately.
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
- Assisted teammates with daily tasks during peak periods.
- Managed secure storage of items until customer pickup, safeguarding product integrity.
Delivery Driver/Cook
Pizza Hut
Manhattan
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensured timely, accurate order fulfillment to meet customer specifications and enhance satisfaction.
- Delivered pizzas efficiently to various locations within designated routes.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline deliveries during peak hours and improve service efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen areas throughout shifts.
- Operated ovens and cooking equipment to ensure consistent pizza quality.
- Prepared a variety of pizzas with fresh ingredients and authentic techniques to maintain quality standards.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
Shelf Stocker
The Fridge Liquor Store
Manhattan
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Stocked shelves with liquor and beverages according to store layout.
- Organized shelves and displays, removed damaged or expired merchandise and replenished and rotated stock.
- Organized inventory for easy access and efficient restocking.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in storage areas and sales floor to support optimal shopping experience.
- Monitored stock levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Collaborated with team members for timely restocking during peak hours.
- Assisted customers in locating products and provided product information.
- Received and unpacked shipments verified contents against invoices, and stocked shelves accordingly.
SHIFT MANAGER, COOK, DELIVERY DRIVER, CASHIER
PIZZA HUT
Lindsborg
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Ran shifts to ensure smooth operations and optimal service delivery
- Directed employees on keeping up with operations, cleaning tasks, food prep, and effective communication with staff and customers
- Resolved customer issues and promoted menu items to enhance customer satisfaction
- Prepared, cooked, and served food to customers
- Handed food to customers at their tables promptly and courteously.
- Managed register duties, including cash handling and daily reconciliation
SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGNER
BETHANY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Lindsborg
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed engaging Instagram posts that fostered follower interaction
- Created social media posts to drive interaction among students, community, and staff
- Leveraged creativity in website design and collaborated effectively with team members.
STOCKER, SECONDARY CASHIER
GIBSON'S ACE HARDWARE
Clay Center
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Unloaded truck, organized and stored supplies for efficient inventory management
- Stocked and organized supplies on shelves to ensure easy access for customers.
- Assisted customers in locating products throughout the store to enhance their shopping experience.
- Managed shifts, including opening and closing store, ensuring smooth operations
- Unloaded truck, built products, built displays, worked on electrical, and other kinds of labor on the store
- Assisted customers at register, facilitating quick and accurate checkouts
- Watered plants and maintained garden to promote healthy growth.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - SPORTS AND NEWS MEDIA
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Manhattan, KS, US05-2026
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - COMMUNICATIONS
BETHANY COLLEGE
Lindsborg, KSHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
CLAY CENTER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Clay Center, KS06-2020
Skills
- Social media analytics
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
- Content management
- Content scheduling
- Audience engagement
- Campaign planning
- Brand monitoring
- Video editing
- Podcast production
- Technical proficiency
- Problem solving
- Deadline management
- Management skills
- Communication
- Team skills
- Social skills
- Active listening
- Quick learner
- Adaptable
- Determined worker
- Practical skills
- Customer support
Hobbies and Interests
- My main hobby is sports. I like to play many different sports and I'm always watching sports.
- I like to watch tv and movies, as well as jam out to my tunes!
- I like to be active; I am usually always up to something.
- In my free time I usually hangout with friends and family, play my PlayStation, and do all sorts of stuff!
Certification
- Social Media Certification- HubSpot Academy
- Social Media Simternship- Stukent
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Channel 8 News
01.2026 - 05.2026
Stocker
PepsiCo
07.2025 - 09.2025
Reporter
Channel 8 News
01.2025 - 05.2025
Online Shopper
Walmart
04.2024 - 06.2024
Delivery Driver/Cook
Pizza Hut
10.2023 - 04.2024
Shelf Stocker
The Fridge Liquor Store
08.2023 - 10.2023
SHIFT MANAGER, COOK, DELIVERY DRIVER, CASHIER
PIZZA HUT
02.2022 - 06.2023
SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGNER
BETHANY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
08.2021 - 12.2021
STOCKER, SECONDARY CASHIER
GIBSON'S ACE HARDWARE
07.2018 - 07.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - SPORTS AND NEWS MEDIA
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - COMMUNICATIONS
BETHANY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
CLAY CENTER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL