Jamie Spatt
Milwaukee
Summary
Detail-oriented General Manager experienced in managing diverse teams and driving strategic business development. Achieved operational efficiencies and revenue growth through a servant-minded transformational leadership approach that empowers teams. Focused on fostering strong team cultures that encourage innovation and collaboration.
Overview
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Certification
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13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Starbucks
02.2026 - Current
- Implemented strategic initiatives to elevate customer experience and strengthen brand loyalty.
- Directed daily operations to maximize workflow efficiency and uphold service standards.
- Mentored staff through training programs, enhancing service delivery and overall team effectiveness.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to optimize product availability and reduce waste.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Yama Yoga
01.2022 - Current
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Planned and led yoga classes, tailoring poses and sequences to accommodate individual student abilities.
- Demonstrated yoga poses, offering verbal cues and adjustments to enhance students' alignment and technique.
- Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
- Managed and instructed groups of 10-30 participants in weekly fitness classes.
- Increased range of motion and flexibility in yogis by over 50% with those who consistently attend class.
General Manager
Caribou Coffee
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Implemented budgets, managed inventory and ordering processes, and conducted profit and loss analysis to ensure financial health.
- Led diverse team of professionals, enhancing work environment and achieving high employee satisfaction.
- Develops and implements strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Owns and delivers training and hands on coaching for all new and long term staff.
- Delivered training and hands-on coaching for new and existing staff to enhance skill development and performance.
- Manages site operations for store including daily maintenance oversight and all operations related issues and incidents.
Club Manager
Milwaukee Alano Club
06.2023 - 02.2026
- Coordinated special events and celebrations to enhance member engagement and satisfaction.
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff to create a high-performing team aligned with club goals.
- Increased sales by 20% from last years sales in 4 months.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local food and beverage regulations and enhance club operations.
- Negotiated with budgeting and finance teams to keep a proper supply of sight materials always at hand and in line of site based goals for staying profitable.
- Negotiated with budgeting and finance teams to keep a proper supply of site materials always at hand and in line of site based goals for staying profitable.
Head of School
Guidepost Montessori Silver Spring
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Established communication channels among administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students to enhance collaboration and engagement.
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and Montessori curriculum implementation.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure favorable terms, contributing to improved resource management.
- Negotiated with budgeting and finance teams to keep a proper supply of sight materials always at hand and in line of site based goals for staying profitable.
- Became fluent in Salesforce, Smartcare, Altitude, Transparent Classroom, Greenhouse, and Brighthire as technical platform tools to build a school.
- Achieved recognition with an international trip to Paris for leading enrollment growth in the network during summer '24.
Multi Language Learning Specialist, Lead Teacher
Rocketship Southside Community Prep
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Managing case load of 84 students daily, managing their progress and communicating data back to families and grade team.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and document coordination, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Oversaw student activities in classroom and outdoors, ensuring student safety and well-being.
- Recorded student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes, enabling lead teacher to effectively address issues.
- Oversaw case load management for 84 students to address individual needs. of 84 students daily, managing their progress and communicating data back to families and grade team.
Education Coordinator
Tiny Care
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed community education programming events to enhance educational outcomes.
- Planned and assessed goals and policies to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Assessed student performance and used feedback to strengthen educational program success.
Lead Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Planned and implemented daily activities to foster individual student development and growth.
- Guided students across all grades to achieve 100% of benchmark goals by end-of-year assessments.
- Maintained patience and composure in diverse situations to facilitate student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Supported students in achieving learning goals of all grades reach 100% of benchmark goals by end of year assessments.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Wheelhouse
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Guided students in breathing techniques, meditation, and other elements of yoga practice to enhance their overall experience.
- Planned and led yoga classes, selecting poses and sequences tailored to individual student abilities for optimal engagement.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Provided one-on-one and small-group instruction to support students needing additional attention and foster personal growth.
- Improved range of motion and flexibility by 50% for those who attended class consistently.
Lead Teacher / Ed Tech Consultant
AltSchool
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Facilitated reading development through targeted instruction. 5 levels by end of teaching year.
- Organized and supported over 10 field trips during instructional year, directly connecting experiences with project content to enrich student learning.
Lead Teacher
The Nueva School
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Planned and implemented daily activities to foster developmental growth in each student.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress, providing strategies for at-home reinforcement to support struggling learners.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in when working with students of neurological diversity to support student development and success.
- Conferred with parents on student progress to increase family involvement and strengthen support for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Entrepreneurship
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CABachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- Budget analysis
- Market Analysis
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic planning
- Project Coordination
- Staff Training
- Performance Management
- Team Motivation
- Leadership training
- Active listening techniques
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor Adults + Children
- Certified ELL Teacher
- Licensed Elementary Teacher WI
- Food and Beverage Handling Safety License
- Level 16 Wisconsin Registry (ECE Directorship)
- Bachelors & Maters Degrees in Education
Timeline
General Manager
Starbucks
02.2026 - Current
General Manager
Caribou Coffee
12.2024 - 02.2026
Head of School
Guidepost Montessori Silver Spring
01.2024 - 11.2024
Club Manager
Milwaukee Alano Club
06.2023 - 02.2026
Certified Yoga Instructor
Yama Yoga
01.2022 - Current
Multi Language Learning Specialist, Lead Teacher
Rocketship Southside Community Prep
08.2021 - 12.2023
Education Coordinator
Tiny Care
03.2021 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
08.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Yoga Instructor
Wheelhouse
01.2017 - 01.2021
Lead Teacher / Ed Tech Consultant
AltSchool
08.2015 - 08.2018
Lead Teacher
The Nueva School
08.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Entrepreneurship
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Columbia College Chicago