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Sam Laska

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Diligent worker with solid educational background in welding techniques and fabrication. Adept at performing high-quality welds on various materials and structures, contributing to successful completion of numerous projects in welding school at Ivy Tech. Demonstrated ability in maintaining safety standards and displaying excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Puccini's Smiling Teeth
01.2005 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
  • Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure seamless service delivery, addressing any issues promptly.
  • Fostered positive work environment, leading to decrease in staff turnover.

Education

High School Diploma -

Carmel High School
Carmel, IN

Welding Certificate - Industrial Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
07-2023

Skills

  • Team management
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Customer engagement
  • Staff management
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Staff scheduling
  • Schedule coordination
  • Supervisory skills
  • Performance improvement
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Order delivery practices
  • Stick welding
  • Layout and fitting
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Flat welding
  • MIG welding

Certification

  • Ivy Tech Ceritification in Mig, Tig, and Stick welding.

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Puccini's Smiling Teeth
01.2005 - Current

High School Diploma -

Carmel High School

Welding Certificate - Industrial Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana