Michael A. Iannotti
Averill Park,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong commitment to providing exceptional care for thoroughbred horses. Proven ability to excel in customer service, multitasking, and time management. Focused on contributing to team success through reliable and compassionate support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food & Beverage Expert
Target
East Greenbush, New York
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences by prioritizing needs over tasks during all operations.
- Executed Food & Beverage Standards to ensure compliance and quality service.
- Managed food deliveries, replenishment, merchandise organization, and inventory accuracy processes.
- Adhered to food safety requirements as outlined in Target policies and procedures.
- Utilized sampling and suggestive selling techniques to promote products and boost sales.
- Collaborated with vendors to maintain organized salesfloor displays and backroom spaces.
- Identified and processed damaged, recalled, or expired items according to policies.
- Demonstrated ethical conduct and compliance while ensuring a safe working environment.
New York State Licensed Hot Walker
Barclay Tag
09.2025 - Current
- Cooled down sweaty horses, facilitating return to normal body temperature and heart rate.
- Removed saddles, bridles, and gear post-workout or race for horse comfort.
- Monitored horses for signs of distress or health issues like colic or tying-up syndrome.
- Assisted grooms with washing horses, laundry, and maintaining barn cleanliness.
- Handled high-strung horses with care, ensuring safety during management.
- Collaborated with trainers to implement proper post-workout care protocols.
- Executed responsibilities in all weather conditions to maintain stable operations.
Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Sorted customer packages for efficient loading and transportation to designated areas.
- Packed packages safely on conveyor belt into trailers for transport to other facilities.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained a clean, organized work area to enhance safety and productivity.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding inventory and operational concerns.
- Tracked inventory movement using scanning devices and manual methods.
- Trained new employees on loading techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
- Prioritized safety by consistently wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
White Cap (Guest Services)
Integrated Staffing
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service to attendees at racetrack.
- Assisted guests in locating their seats as an usher.
- Guided attendees throughout racecourse to enhance experience.
- Served as courteous point of contact for visitor inquiries.
- Adapted to various roles around track as needed.
Gate Ticketing Lead (10 Day Annual Event)
St Lucie County Fair
, USA
02.2020 - 03.2025
- Welcomed over 130,000 patrons during ten-day event at venue.
- Assisted with ticket purchases and photography at multiple gates using Saffire Tix app.
- Scanned and verified ticket validity through Saffire Tix app.
- Distributed and confirmed ride bands for all carnival rides.
- Managed crowd flow for efficient entry and exit at venue.
- Answered inquiries, resolved issues, and guided patrons to fair events.
- Distributed programs and event schedules to attendees.
- Interacted with public in a friendly, helpful manner.
Warehouse Worker/Cook
Bagel Brothers
, USA
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Receiving and processing incoming goods, including food ingredients and supplies for bagel production.
- Organizing and packing inventory according to procedures.
- Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
- Potentially involving tasks related to receiving truck deliveries, loading and unloading goods, or assisting with shipping processes.
- Prepare and pack parbaked bagels.
- Prepare pallets of bagels to be shipped to customers.
- Properly label, tag, and wrap pallets.
- Properly prepare cornmeal boards for the bagels.
- Assembly small dough boxes and bagel boxes.
- Prepare dough boxes and bagel boxes.
- Assisted in production of bagel making process.
- Safely load pallets on the truck.
- Other duties as assigned.
Sous Chef
Tighe's Bistro Americain
Averill Park, USA
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand for daily operations and special events.
- Assisted with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
- Ensured that kitchen activities d in a timely manner.
- Resolved customer problems and concerns personally.
- Monitored and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
- Provided support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
- Recruited and trained new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
- Adhered to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
- Managed the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.
- Averill Park, NY
Assistant DJ
DJ Louie G Entertainment
, USA
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with other artists to produce new tracks using ProTools & AcidPro software.
- Created own original music or remixes using Pro Tools and Acid Pro. Setting up audio equipment, lighting, other production elements like Confetti Cannon, Laser Light Show, Green Screen Photography, Co2 guns, Photo Booths, and Smoke Machines for all events including clubs, festivals, weddings and corporate events.
- Ensured all equipment is functioning correctly before and during all events.
- Handled the transport, loading, and unloading of equipment.
- Worked with the DJ, event planners, and other vendors to ensure a smooth event flow.
- Interacted with guests, taking requests, and leading group dances.
- Made announcements, introducing special guests, and coordinating with the DJ on timing and flow.
- Kept the audience engaged and energized throughout the event.
- Understanding current music trends and audience preferences.
- Troubleshot equipment issues or addressing unexpected situations.
Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker
St Lucie County Fair
, USA
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Set up and tear down of all aspects of the 10 day annual county fair.
- Performed basic maintenance to include assisting in minor building repairs using power tools building rodeo chutes and pallet walls measuring over 3,500 square feet, painting, staining wood and more using boom lift, skid steer, pallet jacks, circular saw, impact drill, sawzall, lawnmowers, weedwhacker, manual transmission John Deer UTV, golf carts and more.
- Performed custodial duties for fairground buildings, including sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning common areas, kitchens, and restrooms.
- Assisted in maintaining and preparing arenas with bedding for horse, steer, pig, goat, chickens, small animal barn shows, demolition derby races, and vendor set up.
- Cleaned livestock pens and assisted in building or set up of animal pens, portable stalls, and grandstands in preparation for event.
- Performed grounds maintenance to include mowing lawns, weeding, mulching, pruning trees and shrubs, and planting and maintaining flower beds.
- Performs set-up, take-down and custodial duties for all other fair related events; ensures grounds are unlocked/locked, as necessary.
- Assisted in loading and unloading items, moving heavy loads to various locations while using skid steers and manual transmission John Deer Utility Vehicle.
- Assisted in building new bleachers for the Livestock Show Barn.
Education
High School Diploma -
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
Florida01.2022
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Menu development
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Event logistics
- Excellent communication
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Driver's License, FL, Class E
- Stable Employee, New York State Gaming Commission
Volunteer Experience
- Turkey Trot at Tradition, 2018, 2022, Set up and take down
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2016, 2020, Set up and take down of the Treasure Coast Walk to Fight Suicide
- HANDS of St Lucie County, 2017, 2019, Set up and take down of monthly fundraising events
Timeline
Food & Beverage Expert
Target
10.2025 - Current
New York State Licensed Hot Walker
Barclay Tag
09.2025 - Current
White Cap (Guest Services)
Integrated Staffing
07.2025 - 09.2025
Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
08.2024 - Current
Warehouse Worker/Cook
Bagel Brothers
02.2024 - 08.2024
Sous Chef
Tighe's Bistro Americain
03.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant DJ
DJ Louie G Entertainment
06.2021 - 03.2023
Gate Ticketing Lead (10 Day Annual Event)
St Lucie County Fair
02.2020 - 03.2025
Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker
St Lucie County Fair
01.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Somerset College Preparatory Academy