Jesse Gaston
Montebello,CA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Organized and dedicated with a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/Barista
Starbucks
08.2023 - Current
- Expertly crafting and serving a variety of beverages, ensuring consistent quality, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Responsible for maintaining a cleanly organized work environment
- Handled and verified transactions accurately
- Collaborated with 6+ team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Manager
U.S. Army
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Mentored, coached and trained current and new personnel to maximize team performance
- Performed HR duties including hiring, performance evaluation, and providing resources
- Planned, developed, and monitored multiple projects
- Made operational decisions and solved problems creatively
- Supervised, organized and delegated assignments to team members
- Maintained strong attention to detail and time management skills
Office Administrative Assistant
U.S Army
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency
- Provided clerical support through data entry, records management, email correspondence, inventory management, and overseeing office operations
- Point of contact in dealing with correspondence of over 20+ personnel by phone, email, mail or in-person, and often sending to appropriate staff.
- Organized meetings, distributed agendas, scheduled travel itineraries, and captured meeting minutes.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with diligent task prioritization, delegation, and followup.
Cinematographer
Freelance
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Ensured visual elements were captured by collaborating with the director and key members of the production team
- Responsible for deciding camera equipment and assists to use, set up the lighting of each shot, assess the staging of the scene, and decide on the final appearance of the footage
- Utilized knowledge of lighting, camera angles, composition, and camera movements to create captivating and visually stunning shots
- Proficient in operating cameras, lighting, camera equipment, and video editing.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring high-quality results within project constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cinematography/ Film Production
Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA11.2023
CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) -
U.S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood, MO05.2017
Skills
- Social Media
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Davinci Resolve
- Leadership
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Team Building
- Active Listening
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Granicus
- Hootsuite
- Outlook
- Monday
Timeline
Cashier/Barista
Starbucks
08.2023 - Current
Manager
U.S. Army
06.2018 - 05.2020
Office Administrative Assistant
U.S Army
06.2017 - 05.2020
Cinematographer
Freelance
11.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cinematography/ Film Production
Los Angeles Film School
CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) -
U.S. Army