Jake Martensen
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Ambitious manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in operations management, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Raising Canes
10.2022 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Managed over 75 employees at a time.
Freelance Photographer
MartensenPhotography
01.2018 - Current
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props, and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize the final product.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Shot photographs in a controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.
Business Development Associate
Space Boys Industries
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Verified work aligned with service levels agreed and client requirements.
- Reviewed invoices, payment requests, and expense reimbursements prior to approval.
- Improved bottom-line profitability by growing customer base and capitalizing on upsell opportunities.
Community Marketing Manager
Bravo Ready 1
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Promoted successful outcome of web development strategy by aligning consistent brand messaging and visual designs across digital outlets.
- Drove cross-functional collaboration with a focus on quality service delivery.
- Created actionable plans to grow and maintain followers through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Monitored the online presence of the company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Managed team to generate original content and moderate online community members.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
Digital Marketing Intern
SPS Corporation
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of marketing campaigns.
- Assisted marketing coordinators and graphic designers with website copywriting and proofing.
- Designed and presented social media campaign ideas.
- Created engaging content for Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and other new outlets.
- Tracked and analyzed web analytics to recommend proactive adjustments to strategies.
- Maintained content calendar to prioritize relevant, engaging material output.
- Assisted in managing corporate social media channels.
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
A&R Manager
BabyChill Entertainment
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines.
- Leveraged networks to identify and generate opportunities to increase exposure and revenue for clients.
- Negotiated with managers, promoters, and union officials regarding client contractual rights and obligations.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends via trade publications, events, and social media to keep artists at forefront of an ever-changing landscape.
- Managed business and financial affairs for clients such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
- Collaborated with label talent scouts to pursue leads and pitch potential representation.
- Handled all bookings for shows, meet and greets music videos, and photo shoots.
Event Coordinator
Four Kings
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School
Escondido, CA05.2018
Skills
- Staff Management
- Team Management
- Social Media Platforms
- PeopleSoft
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Project Management
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Raising Canes
10.2022 - Current
Business Development Associate
Space Boys Industries
06.2022 - 07.2023
Community Marketing Manager
Bravo Ready 1
12.2021 - 06.2022
Digital Marketing Intern
SPS Corporation
04.2021 - 05.2022
A&R Manager
BabyChill Entertainment
02.2021 - 03.2022
Event Coordinator
Four Kings
03.2020 - 01.2021
Freelance Photographer
MartensenPhotography
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School