Samuel Given
Salinas,CA
Summary
Committed and hardworking college graduate eager to become a member of a team. Background in various different fields, including the agriculture industry, restaurants, customer service, economics, finance, business operation and management. Passionate about finding a career path while continuing to learn and grow.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Triple F Farms - The Patch
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability, including a 43% increase in total sales.
- Pumpkin Patch website, flyers, signage, logo, and venue layout design
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning for new, entrepreneurial business.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
General Store Associate
Grand Targhee Resort
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained clean sales area and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Stocked merchandise and arranging according to size or color.
- Vital team member in high-traffic, winter ski retail setting
Partner/Operator of Pumpkin Patch and Wholesale
Given Family Farms & Triple F Farms
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Supervised and maintained pumpkin growing and harvesting
- Set up wholesale transactions and transport of product
- Helped manage and operate pumpkin patch, including design, maintenance, inventory, accounting and customer service
Bartender/Server
Tommy J's Grill At Froggy's
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- General restaurant maintenance including bussing, organizing, keeping the workplace clean
- Responsibly serve menu items, beverages, including alcohol and craft cocktails
Counter Server
Pizza My Heart, Inc.
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Helped customers choose items based on menu options, dietary needs and preferences
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment
- Maintained sanitation of restaurant by mopping and sweeping floors, washing counters, etc.
Growing Operations Manager
Triangle Farms Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Sustained and protected crops in organic fields
- Performed tasks such as seed planting, weeding, fertilizing, pest control, and irrigation
- Utilized various farming equipment, tractors, and other heavy machinery
Dishwasher/Busser
Folktale Winery And Vineyards
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Wash and clean dishes, silverware, etc. in restaurant
- Clean and maintain organized workspace
- Assisted with food prep and other miscellaneous tasks around kitchen
Valet
Monterey Peninsula Country Club
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered guest vehicles smoothly and met diverse needs of valet customers
- Interact and create friendly, respectful relationships with valued club members
- Monitored and documented guest traffic flow in valet lot.
- Helped guests unload and load luggage.
Lifeguard
Corral De Tierra Country Club
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Supervise and monitored safety of guests in and around swimming area
- Maximize club member satisfaction by creating friendly relations with guests and promptly resolving any issues
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR
- Maintaining a clean pool area and removing any hazardous items
Education
Bachelor of Science - Managerial Economics in Agribusiness
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06.2022
Skills
- Fast and Adaptive Learner
- Leadership Skills and Experience
- Administrative Management
- Strategic Planning
- Positive Demeanor and People Skills
- Problem Solving Ability
- Creativity
- Critical Thinker
- Customer Service Expertise
- Impactful Team Player
- Safe Work Practices
- Eagerness to Learn and Improve
Timeline
General Manager
Triple F Farms - The Patch
06.2023 - 11.2023
General Store Associate
Grand Targhee Resort
12.2022 - 04.2023
Partner/Operator of Pumpkin Patch and Wholesale
Given Family Farms & Triple F Farms
07.2022 - 11.2022
Bartender/Server
Tommy J's Grill At Froggy's
09.2021 - 06.2022
Counter Server
Pizza My Heart, Inc.
06.2021 - 09.2021
Growing Operations Manager
Triangle Farms Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020
Dishwasher/Busser
Folktale Winery And Vineyards
06.2019 - 09.2019
Valet
Monterey Peninsula Country Club
06.2019 - 09.2019
Lifeguard
Corral De Tierra Country Club
05.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Managerial Economics in Agribusiness
University of California, Davis
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