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Kai Sorenson

Auburn,WA

Summary

Self-motivated Manager specializing in operations, logistics, and sales. Excellent in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational, psychological, sales, and budget management techniques. Recently graduated while developing excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills at Grand Canyon University. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant/Logistics Manager

The Chopped Leaf
Federal Way, WA
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead and assisted in managerial duties such as training staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, marketing seasonal options, executing services, and overall maintenance of the store.
  • Logistics - Ordering produce, cutlery, take-out (containers, carriers, etc), equipment, dishwashing products, and more to be able to provide services.
  • Managed multiple small and large-scale catering orders in cross-functional environment to drive sales for the store.
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.

Operations Management Internship

Habitat for Humanity
Pierce County, WA
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Tested new software applications that could count and differentiate the inventory for "New Items" that were sold in the Non-profit donation stores.
  • Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
  • Worked directly with the retail store managers, director of operations, and the accountant for Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
  • Tested software applications prior to release and identified issues requiring resolution.

Donations Specialist

Habitat for Humanity Retail
Puyallup, WA
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Accepted, inspected, and processed donations to be put on the sales floor.
  • Managed donor database and maintained accurate records of all donations.
  • Handled incoming calls from donors and answered inquiries about donation procedures.

Youth Soccer Coach

Valor FC
Maple Valley, WA
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented weekly practice plans to improve players' technical, tactical, physical and mental abilities.
  • Created a positive environment that fostered teamwork among players.
  • Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Project Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2022

Associate of Science - Enviornmental

Highline College
DesMoines, WA
06.2020

Skills

  • Operations & Logistics Management
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Servant Leadership
  • Health & Safety Conduct
  • Product Management
  • Mentoring and Training

Achievements

  • Tacoma Transportation Association Scholarship
  • Microsoft Office Course
  • Servant Leadership Course Volunteer Affiliate
  • Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

References

Jessilee Meyer

General Manager The Chopped Leaf

(951) 331-8337

Jkmeyer515@yahoo.com

Professor Kenneth Hein

Servant Leadership Head Professor - Grand Canyon University

(602) 421-7558

khein@gcu.edu

Timeline

Youth Soccer Coach

Valor FC
03.2023 - Current

Operations Management Internship

Habitat for Humanity
04.2020 - 07.2020

Assistant/Logistics Manager

The Chopped Leaf
01.2020 - Current

Donations Specialist

Habitat for Humanity Retail
11.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Applied Project Management

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Enviornmental

Highline College
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