Kaden Young
Grimes
Summary
Goal-oriented Operations Manager with a proven ability to lead and motivate employees in order to complete a task at their highest ability. Versatile problem solver with an understanding and experience in all business functions. Recognized for being efficient, quick thinking, adaptable, and organized/ prepared. While my expertise has been in operations management, I am always open to new roles, I'm a quick learner that finds new challenges exciting!
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Cajun Belle
01.2024 - Current
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including account management, supplier relations, staffing/ scheduling, inventory Management, managed customer retention and relations.
- Used data analysis to make long term and short term decisions that impacted the bottom line in a positive manner. This includes managing multiple supplier accounts in order to find the best price for the company, as well as employee/process efficiency to get the most out of staffing costs.
- Responsible scaling, over the course of 1 year: Increased revenue by 102% while increasing overhead by just 18%. Utilizing a variety of cost saving measures.
- Used data to build complete long term projections and pro forma using excel.
- Built a pitch deck that successfully secured sought after funding.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while retaining future business
Store Operations Manager
Cajun Belle
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Organized promotional events at the store level to increase foot traffic and drive sales growth.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies in the workplace.
- Developed employee training programs to ensure efficiency in the workplace and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory on a weekly basis
Education
BBA - Management
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA04-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA04-2023
Skills
- Vendor Sourcing
- Customer Retention
- Operations Oversight
- Project Management
- Performance Analysis
- Cost analysis and savings
- Sales expertise
- Staff Training and Development
Affiliations
- Background as an All-American collegiate athlete & team captain while getting 2 degrees in 4 years.
- Outside of work, I enjoy cooking with my significant other, training for my next triathlon, or just hanging out with our cats and dog!
Accomplishments
- Awarded best new local restaurant by Cityview in early 2024
- AP & AFCA All American honors in football
- Football team captain
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Cajun Belle
01.2024 - Current
Store Operations Manager
Cajun Belle
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grand View University
BBA - Management
Grand View University
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