Kent Kirkes
Belmont,CA
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with comprehensive experience across management, healthcare, logistics, and research. Leveraging three years as a Store Manager, a year as a Site Lead at Amazon, and roles at Stanford Hospital and a bio lab, I bring a unique blend of leadership, analytical skills, and operational expertise. Adept at driving team performance, enhancing processes, and managing complex projects, with a proven ability to thrive in diverse and fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Shake Shack
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Successfully managed a team of 40 employees, ensuring seamless operations and achieving organizational goals.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by effectively directing store operations in the absence of the site manager, ensuring continuity and efficient execution of daily tasks.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement efficient strategies, optimizing store performance and achieving operational excellence.
Intern
Stanford Health Care
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted registered nurses with daily tasks, including patient care, medication administration, and documentation, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Learned and applied various nursing practices and procedures, including administering injections and managing patient care in diverse clinical settings
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills by effectively interacting with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team
Associate
MBC Biolabs
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within the laboratory workspace to ensure a safe and efficient work environment for scientists
- Conducted analyses of experimental results, contributing to data interpretation and scientific understanding
- Demonstrated a proactive learning attitude, utilizing downtime to observe and learn from experienced scientists on research procedures and protocols
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve technical challenges, demonstrating problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Site Lead
Amazon Co
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Successfully recruited and hired new employees,
contributing to a positive and productive work
environment. - Developed and maintained detailed inventory tracking spreadsheets, enabling accurate forecasting and timely ordering of essential supplies.
- Implemented comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring their rapid integration into the team and successful performance.
- Kept in constant contact with upper management to ensure success at the site.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Jose State
San Jose, CA06.2025
Associate of Science - Biology
College Of San Mateo
San Mateo06.2023
Skills
- Operations Management
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Facility Inspection
- Inventory procurement
- Personnel development
- Employee Training
- Supply Ordering
- Project Management
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Research management
Timeline
Site Lead
Amazon Co
09.2023 - 07.2024
Associate
MBC Biolabs
04.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Stanford Health Care
06.2022 - 09.2022
Store Manager
Shake Shack
11.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Jose State
Associate of Science - Biology
College Of San Mateo
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