Ryan Hamilton
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Adept at driving team success and operational efficiency, I leveraged my expertise in staff management and inventory control at Denver Rescue Mission to significantly reduce operational expenses. My proactive approach in mentoring and strategic planning fostered a culture of excellence, enhancing donor satisfaction and team productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Work Readiness Supervisor/Head Chef
Denver Rescue Mission
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Mentored participants in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize procedures.
- Improved and expanded donor satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient methods and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
Operator Level 3
Noosa
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Wrote standard operating procedure manuals for new machines.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Sous Chef
High Street Cafe
03.2011 - 11.2015
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Created new specials for the menu on a regular basis.
- planned and coordinated special events with wineries and breweries in the are.
Education
Cellular And Molecular Biology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PASkills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Inventory control
Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Work Readiness Supervisor/Head Chef
Denver Rescue Mission
02.2020 - 01.2025
Operator Level 3
Noosa
01.2016 - 02.2020
Sous Chef
High Street Cafe
03.2011 - 11.2015
- Forklift Certification
Cellular And Molecular Biology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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