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Gavin Simoneaux

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Polished and customer-focused hospitality professional with experience in upscale dining, high-volume service, consultative sales, team leadership, and high-touch client relations. Skilled at building rapport quickly, anticipating individual needs, making personalized recommendations, and creating memorable experiences that drive guest satisfaction, loyalty, and repeat business. Brings a strong background in professional communication, revenue growth, service recovery, and relationship management with high-value clients. Known for maintaining composure, attention to detail, and a warm, professional presence in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

Overview

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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Host / Guest Services

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Baton Rouge, LA
2026 - Current
  • Serve as a polished first point of contact for guests in an upscale steakhouse environment, creating a warm, professional, and personalized first impression.
  • Manage reservations, guest flow, seating coordination, and special requests while supporting a seamless dining experience from arrival through departure.
  • Build rapport with guests, recognize individual preferences, and communicate relevant details to service and management teams to support personalized hospitality.
  • Coordinate closely with servers, bartenders, management, and support staff to maintain efficient service and respond to evolving guest needs.
  • Assist with VIP guests, special occasions, large parties, and high-expectation clientele with discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
  • Maintain composure and polished communication during high-volume periods while balancing competing priorities and resolving guest concerns in real time.

Patient Intake & Clinical Study Coordinator

Oleander Medical Technologies Inc. / Total Surgical LLC
Remote
2023 - Current

Concurrent with General Manager role as CEO was transitioning focus into other businesses within other industries.

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective and active patients, building trust and guiding individuals through complex, high-value treatment decisions with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
  • Conduct detailed intake conversations to understand individual needs, explain services and next steps, address concerns, and create a personalized client experience.
  • Communicate confidently with prospective patients regarding a cash-pay treatment program, supporting informed decision-making through strong product knowledge, relationship building, and consistent follow-up.
  • Manage high-touch client relationships from initial inquiry through consultation, scheduling, payment coordination, international travel logistics, and ongoing follow-up.
  • Build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, adapting communication style to individual personalities, concerns, and expectations.
  • Coordinate with physicians, clinical teams, international partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless end-to-end experience.
  • Handle sensitive medical and financial information with exceptional discretion while maintaining professionalism during emotionally charged and time-sensitive conversations

General Manager

5 Leaf Laboratories LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
2021 - 2025
  • Led customer-facing operations and delivered personalized service in a fast-growing, relationship-driven business environment.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with new and returning customers, identifying individual needs, recommending appropriate products, and creating experiences that supported retention and repeat business.
  • Helped scale revenue from approximately $150K prior to tenure to roughly $500K within six months of assuming full operational leadership through strong customer relationships, sales execution, operational improvements, and team development.
  • Recruited, hired, onboarded, trained, and developed a growing team, establishing service expectations and coaching employees on customer engagement, product knowledge, and sales performance.
  • Managed escalated customer concerns and complex service issues, resolving problems with professionalism while protecting long-term relationships and brand reputation.
  • Oversaw daily operations, staffing, scheduling, inventory, customer experience, and performance while maintaining service standards in a fast-paced environment.
  • Identified opportunities to strengthen customer loyalty, improve service delivery, and increase revenue through personalized engagement and consistent follow-through.

Barista / Trainer / Shift Supervisor / ASMiT

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Baton Rouge, LA
2017 - 2021

Started as a Barista and quickly became a Barista Trainer before being promoted to Shift Supervisor when I turned 18. Began development toward ASM and running ASM shifts but upper management changed paused development district wide indefinitely.

  • Delivered fast, personalized service in a high-volume customer environment while building rapport with regular guests and maintaining a welcoming experience.
  • Led daily shifts, coordinated team priorities, and supported efficient service during peak-volume periods while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Engaged customers through strong product knowledge and personalized recommendations, identifying preferences and suggesting beverages, food items, and add-ons.
  • Resolved customer concerns in real time with professionalism, empathy, and a focus on service recovery and long-term loyalty.
  • Trained and supported team members on customer service standards, product knowledge, operational procedures, and effective communication.
  • Managed cash handling, opening and closing procedures, inventory needs, and daily operational responsibilities with accuracy and accountability.
  • Maintained composure and attention to detail while balancing high transaction volume, competing priorities, and individualized customer needs.

Education

General Business

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge Louisiana
07.2026

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Guest Relations
  • High-Touch Client Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Consultative Sales
  • Upselling & Cross-Selling
  • Customer Retention
  • VIP Client Relations
  • Service Recovery
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Leadership
  • Hiring & Onboarding
  • Staff Training & Development
  • High-Volume Operations
  • Product Recommendations
  • Revenue Growth
  • Client Follow-Up
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Cash Handling
  • POS Systems

Additional Highlights

  • Experienced in fast-paced, high-pressure service environments
  • Strong ability to build rapport quickly with guests and members
  • Maintains polished, professional appearance and demeanor
  • Quick learner with enthusiasm for food & beverage service

Certification

  • Louisiana Responsible Vendor Server Permit — Active
  • HIPAA Certification — Active

Timeline

Host / Guest Services

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2026 - Current

Patient Intake & Clinical Study Coordinator

Oleander Medical Technologies Inc. / Total Surgical LLC
2023 - Current

General Manager

5 Leaf Laboratories LLC
2021 - 2025

Barista / Trainer / Shift Supervisor / ASMiT

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
2017 - 2021

General Business

Louisiana State University