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Shawn Patterson

Spokane

Summary

Highly proactive manager with 3 years of experience in team leadership in retail industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings. Expert in cost control and labor management, fostering team collaboration to enhance productivity, and driving significant improvements in operational efficiency.

Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant General Manager

Thunder Pie Pizza
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between front-and back-of-house teams to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.

Retail Store Manager

The Great PNW
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Ran Pop-Up Booths at busy Events, multiple times per year.
  • Packaged and unpackaged Orders Weekly to Maintain a constant inventory of Gear.
  • Maintained appearance with the local community by donating and participating in local events.

Lift Operator

Mt. Spokane
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Learned and enforced lift rules, policies and procedures.
  • Ensured efficient lift operations by coordinating with other team members and maintaining clear communication.
  • Performed pre-operation inspections and post-operation shutdown procedures.
  • Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about mountain trails, directions, and resort facilities as needed.
  • Fostered positive team environment, encouraging open communication and collaboration among staff.
  • Supported new staff by offering comprehensive training and mentorship, improving team proficiency.

Delivery Driver

Grub Hub
03.2020 - 01.2024
  • Delivered Food to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Bartender

Brothers Office Pizza
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Education

High School Diploma -

University High School
Spokane Valley, WA
04-2013

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Cost control
  • Labor management

Timeline

Restaurant General Manager

Thunder Pie Pizza
02.2025 - 04.2025

Retail Store Manager

The Great PNW
01.2022 - 01.2025

Lift Operator

Mt. Spokane
12.2021 - 03.2024

Delivery Driver

Grub Hub
03.2020 - 01.2024

Bartender

Brothers Office Pizza
03.2019 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

University High School
Shawn Patterson