Travis Mansell
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Team-Oriented Manager with 10 years of Management, Sales, and Customer Service Experience. Accomplished, motivated, and energetic thinker with a solid history of achievement in management, culinary arts, and music instruction. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include critical thinking, leadership, and keeping calm in any situation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Instructor
School of Rock
Bentonville, AR
09.2024 - Current
- Instructed students on music theory fundamentals, including notation, scales, chords, and rhythm.
- Designed tailored lesson plans to meet diverse student needs from beginners to advanced musicians.
- Coached students on live performance techniques, enhancing stage presence and expression.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing feedback and adjusting plans accordingly.
- Taught proper technique and care for instruments to ensure effective instrumental instruction.
- Provided vocal training to improve pitch, tone, and breath control for aspiring singers.
- Prepared students for auditions and recitals, boosting confidence and readiness for performances.
- Utilized technology and music software to enhance lessons with recording and playback tools.
- Developed lesson plans for diverse music styles and skill levels.
- Facilitated group rehearsals to enhance teamwork and musicality among students.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and goals.
- Mentored junior instructors on teaching methods and class management.
Audio Engineer
Gamjee Studios
Springdale, AR
01.2013 - Current
- Record, Mix, and Master music for musicians, artists, bands, and projects.
- Compose music for appropriate fittings. As well as suggest alternatives to current compositions.
- Create a comfortable environment for artists. Feeling welcome and understood, as well as respected.
- Knowledge of DAW's and instruments.
- Understanding of roles instruments play, as well as notation, rhythm, melody, and harmonies.
- Ability to play most instruments, as well as sing.
- Knowledge of Music theory and history.
Sous Chef
Renzo's
Fayetteville, AR
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Count money and make bank deposits.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
- Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
- Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
- Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
- Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
- Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
- Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
- Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
Kitchen Manager
Grub's Bar and Grille
Rogers, AR
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Count money and make bank deposits.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
- Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
- Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
- Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
- Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
- Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
- Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
- Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
Office Manager
TopHat Chimney & Roofing
Springdale, AR
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Resolve customer complaints.
- Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
- Prepare employee work schedules.
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
- Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
- Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
- Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
- Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.
- Develop or maintain internal or external company Web sites.
- Prepare and mail checks.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Kitchen Manager
Jim's Razorback Pizza
Springdale, AR
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Count money and make bank deposits.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
- Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
- Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
- Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
- Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
- Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
- Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
- Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Har-Ber High School
Springdale, AR05.2011
High school diploma - Psychology
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, ARSome College (No Degree) - Counseling Psychology
South College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Sales and customer service
- Kitchen and restaurant management
- Employee evaluation and supervision
- Music composition and theory
- Instrumental instruction and coaching
- Culinary skills and food safety
- Labor cost analysis and time management
- Organizational skills and leadership
- Team management and conflict resolution
- Communication skills and analysis
- Teaching and behavioral health
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Food Handler
- Driver's License
- ServSafe
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Music Instructor
School of Rock
09.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Renzo's
02.2022 - 01.2024
Kitchen Manager
Grub's Bar and Grille
06.2016 - 08.2020
Audio Engineer
Gamjee Studios
01.2013 - Current
Office Manager
TopHat Chimney & Roofing
01.2013 - 05.2014
Kitchen Manager
Jim's Razorback Pizza
07.2012 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Har-Ber High School
High school diploma - Psychology
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Counseling Psychology
South College
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