Tristan Estridge
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneurial and relationship-driven professional with 10+ years of business success, including recruiting, hiring, scaling, and mentoring. Skilled in networking, community sourcing, and employer branding to attract talent and build pipelines. Excellent at people matching based on strengths and unique skills. Proud to foster strong partnerships, supporting employee development, creating positive candidate/client experiences. Excellent communicator, facilitator, and negotiator, ensuring long-term client satisfaction. Long standing track record of building relationships with clients, developing successful hiring campaigns, and managing everchanging business needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO, Account Executive
NorthFresh Coffee Roasters
01.2014 - 12.2025
- Took startup business to $110k net sales in first year, growing net sales 5% consistently YOY.
- Developed employer branding, marketing, and sourcing strategies that strengthened talent attraction, expanded pipelines, and increased candidate engagement.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and onboarded employees, improving retention, performance, and overall team effectiveness.
- Built and maintained strong candidate, client, vendor, and community relationships.
- Led staff development, mentoring, and service‑quality training.
- Managed financial planning, and market research to support efficient operations and informed decision‑making.
- Drove brand through community events and exceptional customer service.
Chef Supervisor II
Sodexo
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Trained and mentored junior culinary staff, fostering skill development and teamwork within the kitchen.
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and quality control procedures.
- Developed menus that aligned with dietary guidelines and customer preferences, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving overall kitchen efficiency.
Manager
Garden Monsters
2014 - 11.2016
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal workflow.
- Maintained 20% hiring growth rate annually while maintaining only 6% turnover.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Analyzed operational processes alongside ownership, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
- Managed, interviewed, scheduled, and facilitated communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Managed inventory, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste, and overall cost.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment.
- Streamlined onboarding procedures, improving employee integration and retention rates.
Technical Trainer
Netflix
2012 - 03.2016
- Trained new team members on process, policies, software tools, and effective customer interaction techniques.
- Mentored junior representatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
- Navigated high-stress situations with composure, ensuring professionalism while resolving disputes and conflicts.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WACertification - Integrative Health And Sports Medicine
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Portland, OR06-2018
Skills
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Pipeline Development
- Mentorship & Team Development
- Training and Development
- Talent Acquisition and Sourcing
- Sales and Operations
Timeline
Chef Supervisor II
Sodexo
01.2016 - 02.2020
CEO, Account Executive
NorthFresh Coffee Roasters
01.2014 - 12.2025
Manager
Garden Monsters
2014 - 11.2016
Technical Trainer
Netflix
2012 - 03.2016
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Olympic Community College
Certification - Integrative Health And Sports Medicine
American College of Healthcare Sciences