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Lee Kinsey

Craftsbury Common

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Blackbird Bistro
11.2019 - Current
  • Managed daily operations ensuring high-quality food and service standards.
  • Developed and implemented seasonal menu offerings based on customer feedback and market trends.
  • Trained and mentored staff to enhance performance and maintain consistency in service delivery.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce costs.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Owner

Blackbird Bar Catering
06.2012 - Current

Vermont's first ever licensed mobile bar, offering mobile bar catering services for private events, music festivals and community gatherings.

  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Carpenter

Kinsey Construction
04.2008 - 03.2019
  • Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, trim, flooring, siding, or restoration projects.
  • Adapted to modern building techniques to construct high efficiency buildings for both residential and commercial projects.

Landscape Construction

Bondi Landscaping
10.2004 - 04.2008
  • Managed four person team maintaining lawns, gardens, and outdoor spaces for commercial and residential properties.

Education

Certificate III - Light Weight Vehicle Mechanic

St. George Illawarra Tech
Sydney, Australia

Private Pilot's License - Flight School

Heritage Aviation
Burlington, VT

Timeline

Owner

Blackbird Bistro
11.2019 - Current

Owner

Blackbird Bar Catering
06.2012 - Current

Carpenter

Kinsey Construction
04.2008 - 03.2019

Landscape Construction

Bondi Landscaping
10.2004 - 04.2008

Certificate III - Light Weight Vehicle Mechanic

St. George Illawarra Tech

Private Pilot's License - Flight School

Heritage Aviation
Lee Kinsey