Owen Kurtz
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Business Owner passionate about entrepreneurship and building successful, sustainable businesses. Demonstrated experience leading teams, launching new products, and achieving growth objectives. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, creating strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
The Wander Chair
2023.06 - Current
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
Chef Assistant
Southern Charm Bistro
2022.01 - Current
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
Kennel Technician
Mcgregor Veterinary Clinic
2019.09 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs, and yards.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Business Owner/Operator
Big O's Mobile Food
2018.05 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Greeted customers, answered menu questions and responded to complaints.
- Planned daily menus and prepped food for service.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Fort Myers High School
Fort Myers, FL05.2026
Skills
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Content Workflow
- Records Organization and Management
- Compliance Requirements
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Brand Management
- Event Planning
- Blog Posts
- Graphic Design Integration
Websites
Accomplishments
-Passed the ServeSafe Food and Management Course at the age of 12.
-Proud Owner and operator of 2 businesses.
- Was handed the Award to "Do The Right Thing" by Lee County Sheriffs' Office for taking profits from my business and donating to create Blessing bags for the homeless
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
Resources
- Jessica Kurtz - (239)-851-5211
- Jason Kurtz - (239)-246-7564
- Lara (McGregor Veterinary Clinic)- (239)-218-2313
- Lauren (Southern Charm Bistro) - (239)-823-0009
Timeline
Small Business Owner
The Wander Chair
2023.06 - Current
Chef Assistant
Southern Charm Bistro
2022.01 - Current
Kennel Technician
Mcgregor Veterinary Clinic
2019.09 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Big O's Mobile Food
2018.05 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Fort Myers High School
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