Quinn Young
South Bend,IN
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager, and passionate Artist with a proven track record at Lang Lab LLC, excelling in building community relationships and spearheading event organization. Expertise in performance monitoring alongside a knack for motivating teams and fundraising. Skilled in audio/video design, demonstrating a unique blend of creative and operational strengths. Knowledgeable individual with several years of experience in planning and problem solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Lang Lab LLC
South Bend, IN
10.2022 - Current
- Managed all aspects of creation, operation and curation for a grassroots warehouse space catering to artists. (langlabsb.com)
- Team with local organizations to fundraise, and find sponsors for events.
- Established an accomplished team of budding community artists.
General Manager
The General Deli & Cafe
South Bend, IN
08.2016 - 10.2022
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Cook
Purple Porch Co-Op
South Bend, IN
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Producer/Editor/Camera Operator/Master Control Operator
WNIT-TV
South Bend, IN
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Produced, edited, and organized the local PBS television show, "Economic Outlook with Phil D'Amico."
- General Camera operative duties
- Scheduled, recorded, and played to air as a Master Control operator.
- Monitored sound during live tapings to ensure audio quality.
- Brainstormed, reached out to, and booked talent for on-air positions.
Server
Jean LaFitte's Rendezvous
New Orleans, LA
03.2007 - 05.2007
- Learned how to speak clearly with strangers.
- interacted with a mostly foreign class.
- learned how to play "the server's game" (not a fan)
- learned how to budget my personal money.
Volunteer
Common Grounds hostile
New Orleans, LA
02.2007 - 03.2007
- Volunteer deconstructionist in Post-Katrina New Orleans
- assist in basic deconstruction and cleaning of houses in the 9th ward.
- worked security shifts to ensure safety of the hostile.
- Networked with volunteers to gain knowledge in the realm of volunteer and missionary work.
- lived communally and learned to take care of folks in my immediate surroundings.
Community Center Lead
Studio 315 (city of mishawaka)
Mishawaka, IN
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Organized community events
- created an all ages open microphone
- managed booking and fostered a budding musical arts community.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mishawaka High School
Mishawaka, IN06-2003
Skills
- Building community relationships and experiences
- organizing toward a common goal
- managing small groups
- basic audio/video design
- motivate and fundraise
- passion for landscaping and gardening
- Performance reporting
- Production
- Health and safety compliance
- Performance monitoring
- Incidents management
Affiliations
- (ongoing) Built fire pits for, and creator of "the green room" for South Bend's Labor day camp out festival "(Y)art," catering to the artists that create installations for the festival. Fed and took care of the event creators, ensuring a more comfortable experience, and curated the campsite area.
- Home audio recording specialist
- Expert in making something out of nothing, be it money, space curation, using organic and native supplies in an artistic and functional way.
- Email organization wizard
Timeline
Operations Manager
Lang Lab LLC
10.2022 - Current
General Manager
The General Deli & Cafe
08.2016 - 10.2022
Cook
Purple Porch Co-Op
06.2014 - 11.2016
Producer/Editor/Camera Operator/Master Control Operator
WNIT-TV
01.2012 - 05.2014
Server
Jean LaFitte's Rendezvous
03.2007 - 05.2007
Volunteer
Common Grounds hostile
02.2007 - 03.2007
Community Center Lead
Studio 315 (city of mishawaka)
01.2005 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Mishawaka High School
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