Ryan Clark
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Shift Lead at Taco Bell with experience in team management and employee training. Improving customer satisfaction through effective task delegation and food safety compliance. Successfully maintained inventory management and cash handling, ensuring operational efficiency. Passionate about fostering growth and collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead/Manager
Taco Bell
Meriden, USA
11.2025 - Current
- Managed team by delegating tasks to enhance productivity and improve customer experience.
- Trained new employees on company policies and customer service standards to ensure consistent quality.
- Facilitated hiring process through interviews and assisting in the hiring process of new crew members.
- Collaborated in fast-paced environment to serve customers efficiently and communicate effectively with coworkers.
- Managed cash register operations and balanced cash drawers at shift end.
- Coordinated food preparation and ensured adherence to safety guidelines.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and doing daily counts.
Foundational Experience (SAE Project)
Garden, Landscape, and Prop
Meriden, USA
06.2023 - 08.2026
- Established plant SAE specializing in indoor and outdoor plant propagation and management, enhancing plant health and diversity.
- Managed gardens by planning layouts and selecting appropriate plants for home landscape, incorporating fruit and vegetable production and canning.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Volunteer Experience
CT Food Share
Wallingford, USA
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Constructed and assembled hydroponic growing systems and trays, enhancing sustainable food production efforts.
- Performed plant care tasks, including harvesting mature crops for distribution to community members in need.
- Maintained a clean and efficient growing environment by regularly cleaning and replacing hydroponic equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY06-2030
High School -
Lyman Hall High School
Wallingford, CTWallingford, CT
Skills
- Food safety
- Cash management
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Project management
- Customer service
- Mentoring and coaching
Awards
- College Board- AP Scholar, National Recognition Program Award
- ACTFL- Spanish Seal Of Biliteracy, 2025
Leadership Experience
- FFA, Lyman Hall Chapter, 2022-2026
- FFA, Officer , Lyman Hall Chapter, 2023-2026
- Volunteer, Wallingford Grange Fair, 2024
- FFA, Scrapbook Committee, Lyman Hall Chapter, 2024-2026
- Volunteer, Wallingford Senior Center, 2024-2026
- Key Club, Lyman Hall, 2024- 2026
- FFA, Fundraising Committee Chair, Lyman Hall Chapter, 2025-2026
- Best Buddies, Lyman Hall, 2025- 20266
- Spanish Club, Lyman Hall, 2025-2026
- Competitor for the Floriculture CDE, 2025
- Senior Class Representative, Lyman Hall, 2025-2026
- Student Council Member, Lyman Hall, 2025-2026
Certification
- Manager ServSafe
Timeline
Shift Lead/Manager
Taco Bell
11.2025 - Current
Volunteer Experience
CT Food Share
06.2025 - 09.2025
Foundational Experience (SAE Project)
Garden, Landscape, and Prop
06.2023 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
Cornell University
High School -
Lyman Hall High School