Taggert Olson
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Diligent restaurant and retail team member and team leader with comprehensive background in supporting bar/restaurant/retail operations and maintaining clean, organized workspaces. Successfully assisted bartenders and kitchen staff by replenishing supplies, running food, and managing inventory efficiently. 5+ years of retail/restaurant experience primarily in guest-facing roles and with an emphasis in logistics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barback
The Kettle Black
Phoenix, AZ
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar areas to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted bartenders by restocking supplies and preparing garnishes for timely service.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments, drink stations, and up to 15-20 kegs at a time.
- Supported event setups by arranging bar equipment and supplies according to specifications.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
Associate Teacher
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Buckeye, AZ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- I had the opportunity to teach Mandarin Chinese to a cohort of students at a charter school, primarily 8th graders, where I was the primary teacher for three sections of foreign language instruction.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to promote student participation and learning.
Team Lead
Target
Santa Maria/San Luis Obispo
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted in various tasks related to managing a retail team, including hiring, coaching, scheduling, and supporting asset protection and logistics.
- Directed team efforts to enhance operational efficiency by optimizing workflows and strategically allocating resources.
- Identified key trends in sales data to enhance strategic decision-making for improved inventory management efficiency.
- Achieved promotion within one year, demonstrating exceptional performance and commitment.
- Dealt with deescalation of customer conflict
- Proper ID identification for alcohol sales
Busser
Cracker Barrell
Goodyear, AZ
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, ensuring optimal guest experience.
- Assisted servers by delivering food and beverages efficiently during peak hours.
- Trained new bussers on best practices for sanitation and workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelors - Political Science
California Polytechnic University
San Luis Obispo01.2026
Associates - Political Science
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria01.2022
Skills
- Cash Management
- Customer Service & De-escalation
- POS Systems including Toast
- Food Running/Handling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Flexible schedule
- Efficient multitasking
- Proactive Inventory Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10-15 direct staff members and sole closing manager for teams of over 30-50 people at a time.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop scheduling and inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Maintained excellent performance reviews related to training staff on new procedures and coachability.
- Received positive reviews from supervisors for multiple quarters related to department cleanliness, sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Certification
CPR Certification
Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Barback
The Kettle Black
09.2025 - Current
Associate Teacher
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Team Lead
Target
01.2019 - 01.2023
Busser
Cracker Barrell
10.2018 - 04.2019
Associates - Political Science
Allan Hancock College
Bachelors - Political Science
California Polytechnic University