SCOTT GARDNER
Stuart,FL
Summary
Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATIONS & SALES MANAGER
OCEAN REPUBLIC BREWING
10.2023 - Current
- Forecast sales, establish distribution and communicate customer needs in the market
- Effectively coordinate and communicate with management, distributors, and sales representatives to facilitate the effective development and execution of programs and business initiatives
- Identify leads, manage prospects, acquire new business and grow points of distribution
- Participate in the execution of all events such as samplings, beer dinners, and craft beer educational presentations for customers and consumers, as well as all in house events including our RocktoberFest and SpringFest.
- Successfully implement out flagship beer into ABC Liquors, Total Wine & Spirits and Publix
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
GENERAL MANAGER
OCEAN REPUBLIC BREWING
01.2022 - Current
- Overseeing daily operations of the brewery
- Evaluating productivity and performance while implementing strategies for improvement
- Total daily receipts and balance against sales, and secure brewery at end of day
- Recruiting, hiring, terminating and overseeing training for staff
- Schedule work hours for bartenders, servers, and kitchen staff
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
GENERAL MANAGER
SURF TACO
03.2019 - 11.2021
- The reporting and recording of daily sales
- Maintain budget and employee records, prepare payroll, and pay bills, and monitor bookkeeping records
- Total receipts and balance against sales, deposit receipts, and lock facility at end of day
- Recruit, hire, and oversee training for staff
- Schedule work hours for servers and kitchen staff
EMT-B
CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN HEALTH
01.2010 - 04.2019
- Provide Basic Life Support to each situation to determine the best course of action and appropriate protocol
- Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during transport
- Assist Paramedics or Nursing staff with patient preparation of Advanced Life Support
- Maintain ambulance documentation, medical equipment and supplies in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation and Department of Health
Education
EMERGENCY SERVICE MANAGEMENT -
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
Fort Pierce, FL01.2009
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE
Bennington, VT01.1993
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT
Bennington, VT01.1992
GENERAL STUDIES -
JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE
Johnson, VT01.1991
Skills
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician B Florida
- Crisis Intervention Training Florida
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Certificate Florida
- Class D & G Security Officer License Florida
- Professional Rescuer/Lifeguard Certification
- Relationship building
- Sales team training
- Staff management
- Goals and performance
- Motivational skills
- Product knowledge
Skills Certifications
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician B
- Crisis Intervention Training Florida
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Certificate
- Class D & G Security Officer License
- Professional Rescuer/Lifeguard Certification
Timeline
OPERATIONS & SALES MANAGER
OCEAN REPUBLIC BREWING
10.2023 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
OCEAN REPUBLIC BREWING
01.2022 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
SURF TACO
03.2019 - 11.2021
EMT-B
CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN HEALTH
01.2010 - 04.2019
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT
GENERAL STUDIES -
JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE
EMERGENCY SERVICE MANAGEMENT -
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
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