STEVE KAST
Grand Ledge,MI
Summary
Financial manager with over twenty years of experience in business operations, human resources, and community relations. Successfully launched and managed startup operations while ensuring business longevity through effective team leadership and strategic vendor partnerships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/director of operations
Big Hockey Productions llc.
Abilene, United States
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Launched and established business operations for initial startup phase
- Supervised daily operations, including hiring, training, and managing staff
- Operated Dab MaxxAirPark to provide recreational services.
Director of Operations
Saroho Enterprises LLC
Lubbock, United States
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Park operations and management
- Vendor and community relations
- Daily supervision and management, inclusive of hiring, training, and management of staff
Director of Operations
Holy Kale Company LLC
Lubbock, United States
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Directed daily operations, including planning daily and seasonal specials and managing food and beverage projections and ordering.
- Oversaw restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to brand standards.
- Coordinated human resource functions, including hiring, training, payroll, scheduling, and performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Operated Freshii franchise to ensure brand standards.
- Cultivated corporate relations with Freshii Corp. Canada.
Financial Director
Volvo
Lubbock, United States
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Cultivated partnerships with financial institutions to secure consumer financing options
- Developed and nurtured customer relationships to enhance loyalty and sales opportunities
- Monitored and ensured compliance with state and local regulations to mitigate risks
- Certified Mazda and Volvo Sales Rep as well as Certified Custom Design and Overseas Delivery for Volvo
New Store Opening Manager
Cracker Barrel
Lebanon, United States
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Established operational team pre-opening and facilitated staff training programs for development and compliance during first month of operations.
- Developed and implemented staffing and retention strategies to ensure team stability.
- Managed daily operations for restaurant opening and ensured readiness.
- Trained staff on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Coordinated inventory management and maintained stock levels efficiently.
Education
University of Alabama - General Business
University of Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama, United States01-1991
Skills
- Business Operations
- Financial Management
- Operations
- Food service management
- Food and Beverage
- Staffing
- Recruiting
- Payroll
- Scheduling
- Customer Relations
- Sales Strategy
- General Business
- Human Resource Management
- Corporate Communications
- Community Relations
- Coaching
- Maintenance
- Ordering
- Marketing
- Marketing
Certification
Certified Mazda and Volvo Sales Rep as well as Certified Custom Design and Overseas Delivery
Languages
English, Intermediate
Personal Information
Title: Owner/director of operations
Timeline
Owner/director of operations
Big Hockey Productions llc.
01.2017 - 03.2021
Director of Operations
Saroho Enterprises LLC
01.2016 - 03.2021
Director of Operations
Holy Kale Company LLC
01.2016 - 01.2020
Financial Director
Volvo
01.2011 - 12.2015
New Store Opening Manager
Cracker Barrel
01.2008 - 01.2011
University of Alabama - General Business
University of Alabama