Jamie Christmas-Blinn
Riverside
Summary
Operational Manager who uses a creative and forward-thinking mindset to gain profitability and secure lasting relationships. Motivated to excel within the food and beverage industry with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, deadlines and efficient problem-solving skills. Good conflict resolution skills with proven leadership to maintain a positive working environment. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Looking to grow my leadership ability with a company where there are opportunities for continuous professional growth
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Clubhouse Associates
06.2021 - Current
- Operational management, overseeing restaurants and the organizational process
- Assist with Human resources such as hiring and new employee onboarding
- Biweekly payroll, QuickBooks
- Draft new hire packets, implementing policies to improve productivity and efficiency levels to build an enjoyable company culture
- Assess and analyze expenditures within each restaurant to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits
- Build opportunities to maximize growth and revenue
- Work with individual store managers to create a positive culture within each restaurant
- Help to inspire and motivate employees to perform their best and enjoy their job; creating an environment people want to come back to.
Planner II
MGC Utility Design
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning (deteriorated pole design, long span overhead conductor replacement, OCP, etc) for SCE
- Completed drawings and designs to conform with both safety and sound engineering practices standards
- Created electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical Toolset
- Used engineering calculations to design projects to meet safety and government standards and ensure the most cost effective design
- Independently worked on each design assigned ensuring that the scope requirements are met and that all portions of the design meet the GO95 and SCE manual safety standards
- Experience with SAP, Sharepoint, Design Manager, SpidaCalc
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Planner
Asplundh Construction
02.2014 - 08.2019
- Conducted field surveys and studied maps and diagrams to identify and correct power system problems
- Completed drawings and designs to conform with both safety and sound engineering practices standards
- Communicated with engineers and customers to discuss potential and existing engineering projects
- Use engineering calculations to design project to meet safety and government standards and ensure the most cost effective design
- Independently worked on each design assigned ensuring that the scope requirements are met and that all portions of the design meet the GO95 and SCE manual safety standards
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Permit Coordinator
Asplundh Construction
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Built relationships with city and/or cal trans personnel to understand the specific requirements needed to obtain permits for projected work within the contract outline
- Drafted traffic control plans in conjunction with the completion of vault inventory
- Worked with local cities to organize and prepare all required paperwork to submit permit request for traffic control, excavation, etc
Homeowner Association Manager
Cannon Management
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Developed and adhered to community budgetary restrictions in collaboration with the Board of Directors
- Enforced compliance with community regulations and guidelines
- Addressed and quickly resolved resident complaints with speedy and knowledgeable support
- Secured community services, including pool and fitness facility maintenance, landscaping and waste removal
- Analyzed and evaluated monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Administered property-related budgets, reviewed invoices and tracked costs
- Conducted inspections of property grounds, buildings and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and direct timely repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Human Relations
Cal State San Bernardino
12.2006
Skills
- Production
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Management
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Operations Management
- Decision-Making
- Collaborative mindset
- Time Management
- Excellent people skills
Accomplishments
Co-founder of non-profit organization; All Things Hooved Animal Rescue in which we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned, abused and neglected farm animals. The rescue was started September 2020 and we have saved the lives of over 300 animals. We have also built our success by fundraising, building relationships and securing funding through private grants and donations.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Clubhouse Associates
06.2021 - Current
Planner II
MGC Utility Design
09.2019 - 01.2021
Planner
Asplundh Construction
02.2014 - 08.2019
Permit Coordinator
Asplundh Construction
06.2013 - 01.2014
Homeowner Association Manager
Cannon Management
05.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Human Relations
Cal State San Bernardino