Jedidiah Petraitis
Nashville,TN
Summary
Goal-oriented Team Manager dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets. Offering [Number] years of extensive leadership experience in [Industry]. Committed individual well-versed in providing thorough training, setting team goals and developing innovative strategies. Superb oral and written communication skills paired with excellent time management and leadership abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Collaborated effectively with coaching staff to optimize training sessions, leading to increased player skill development.
- Improved team cohesion through regular communication, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to success.
- Implemented effective time management strategies for practice sessions, maximizing productivity on the field or court.
- Evaluated individual player performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
Prep Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chattanooga, TN
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored portion control during meal preparation to ensure consistency across all servings while reducing waste.
- Expedited orders efficiently during busy periods, ensuring accurate plating and prompt delivery to tables.
- Coordinated with catering team to prepare large-scale meals for special events without compromising quality or timeliness.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining professionalism under pressure during peak hours.
- Enhanced teamwork in the kitchen by fostering strong communication and collaboration among staff members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Cashier
ACME Feed And Seed
Nashville, TN
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Food Runner
ACME Feed And Seed
Nashville, TN
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Cleared tables immediately after guests left in preparation for next party.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.
Front of House Team Member
ACME Feed And Seed
Nashville, TN
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Exhibited strong knowledge of menu offerings, enabling informed recommendations that catered to individual guest preferences.
- Reset tables between guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
- Built a strong working relationship with colleagues to foster a team-oriented atmosphere, resulting in seamless service delivery.
- Supported overall team goals by assisting other staff members during peak hours as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, contributing to a more enjoyable dining experience for patrons.
- Assisted in training new team members, ensuring they were quickly able to provide excellent service to guests.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
- Served as an effective liaison between kitchen staff and customers, addressing any dietary restrictions or special requests accurately.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse tasks including cashiering responsibilities when required.
- Completed opening and closing duties promptly, allowing the restaurant to begin serving customers on time each day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12.2024
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Nashville, TN05.2020
Skills
- Performance Coaching
- Motivational Abilities
- Team Leadership
- Creative problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Care about my work quality and relationships with customers
Timeline
Team Manager
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
08.2023 - 03.2024
Prep Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
01.2022 - 06.2022
Cashier
ACME Feed And Seed
05.2021 - 08.2021
Food Runner
ACME Feed And Seed
04.2019 - 10.2019
Front of House Team Member
ACME Feed And Seed
05.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School