Tanner Kristianson
Goleta,CA
Summary
Energetic and strategic communicator with a strong background in outreach, research, and business development. Currently leading mentor engagement and market discovery efforts for a health tech startup under UCSB’s New Venture Program, collaborating with industry professionals to refine go-to-market strategy. Proven leadership in team environments with over 5 years of experience in fast-paced, customer-facing roles. Skilled at building relationships, driving team performance, and aligning solutions with market needs. Highly coachable, self-driven, and eager to grow in a fast-moving sales environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flex Manager/Trainer
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
Santa Barbara, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Lead, coach, and assist up to 40 employees in front and back of house in a fast-paced environment
- Analyze sales goals and coach employees on effective upselling to increase store revenue by 15% a night
- Organize monthly end-of-period manager responsibilities to wrap up the period
- Perform employee check-ins every other quarter to gauge employee performance and satisfaction
- Prepare and place food orders, labor planning tools, daily punch audits, and invoices
Competitor Research Analyst
Samuel Hale
Folsom, USA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Independently performed and recorded detailed research on hundreds of competing firms with Google Excel
- Conducted investigative analysis on competitors' Ex-Mod rates and insurance carriers to determine fraudulent activity
- Investigated suspicious temporary staffing and workers' compensation insurance companies to evaluate their legality of practice
- Prepared and provided concise briefings of findings to supervisors to progress investigations
- Successfully maintained a productive work schedule in a highly flexible remote work environment
Inventory Control/Prefabrication
Sierra Glass Block
Sacramento, USA
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Prefabricated up to 3 elaborate glass block windows, walls, or showers daily
- Performed weekly deliveries and operated forklifts to maintain, manage, and put away inventory
- Conducted quarterly inventory checks to cross-reference records
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Santa Barbara06.2025
Associates of Arts (A.A.) - Sociology, Social Sciences
American River College
North Highlands12.2022
Skills
- Startup Development and Pitching (New Venture Program)
- Customer Discovery and Market Research
- CTUIT management software
- Time management
- Google Suite
- Microsoft 365
- Fast-paced problem solving
- Forklift operation
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Technology Management Certificate (Complete by June 2025)
Projects/Ventures
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Screening Test — UCSB New Venture Program
Team Member & Officer, Assistive Technology Club
Nov 2024 – Present
- Spearheading the development of a non-invasive, portable screening tool for early-onset Alzheimer’s alongside a team of 3 under the mentorship of UCSB’s New Venture Program (90+ industry mentors).
- Participated in weekly workshops covering go-to-market strategy, business modeling, unit economics, and customer discovery.
- Conducted primary market research by engaging with neurologists, healthcare executives, and startup leaders to refine product-market fit.
- Submitted application to UCSB's New Venture Competition for potential $10,000 seed funding.
- Led outreach initiatives and represented the project within a 40+ member Assistive Technology Club as a club officer.
Timeline
Competitor Research Analyst
Samuel Hale
07.2024 - 09.2024
Flex Manager/Trainer
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
10.2022 - Current
Inventory Control/Prefabrication
Sierra Glass Block
07.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Associates of Arts (A.A.) - Sociology, Social Sciences
American River College
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