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Travis Conley

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Restaurant management professional skilled in streamlining operations and elevating dining experiences. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving business needs. Expertise in staff training, customer service, and operational efficiency.


More recently experienced with customer interactions and quality control in meat sales. Utilizes effective communication and product knowledge to enhance customer satisfaction. Track record of maintaining food safety standards and supporting team collaboration.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Thompson Packers
11.2022 - 07.2025
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
  • Participated in trade shows and conferences to network and generate leads.
  • Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
  • Achieved consistently high customer satisfaction ratings by tailoring solutions to individual needs.

Senior Kitchen Manager

Cafe Americain
08.1997 - 11.2022
  • Maintained a professional and organized kitchen, ensuring that all staff members adhered to established safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Established productive relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing on high-quality ingredients.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process for new hires by interviewing candidates, assessing their skills, and making recommendations to upper management based on fit within the existing team dynamic.
  • Reduced food waste through careful inventory management and creative menu planning.
  • Managed employee scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels during peak business hours while minimizing labor costs.
  • Developed a strong team of culinary professionals through ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Louisiana Culinary Institute
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2005

High School Diploma -

Scottlandville High School
Baton Rouge, LA
05-1999

Skills

  • Culinary arts education
  • Restaurant operations management
  • Full service restaurant background
  • Purchasing and cost control
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Staff management and training
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operation
  • Food safety compliance
  • Product knowledge expertise
  • Honest and dependable

Timeline

Sales Representative

Thompson Packers
11.2022 - 07.2025

Senior Kitchen Manager

Cafe Americain
08.1997 - 11.2022

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Louisiana Culinary Institute

High School Diploma -

Scottlandville High School