Vahid Ghodrati
Houston,TX
Summary
Dependable and motivated professional with over 5 years of combined experience in coffee shop operation, team leadership, and customer service. Skilled in fast-paced environments, multitasking, inventory tracking, and problem-solving. Certified Texas Food Protection Manager with experience in POS and Toast systems. Holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and nearly completed an M.S. in Industrial Engineering. Quick learner with strong math skills, a positive attitude, and a friendly, reliable personality. Conversational English speaker, actively improving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Manager
Minuti Coffee
09.2024 - Current
- Open store- daily at 5:30 AM and independently manage store operations during early hours
- Lead a team of staff, organize scheduling, and ensure smooth customer experiences
- Supervise cleanliness and maintenance of all bar and espresso equipment
- Oversee daily cash handling, inventory tracking, and reporting procedures
- Improved sales by enhancing workflow, product placement, and staff performance
- Foster a respectful and motivated team culture with a hands-on leadership approach
Shift Manager
Local Cafe
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Worked full-time in a single cafe- for 4+ years, progressing from barista to supervisor
- Trained new employees, managed daily tasks, and handled customer complaints
- Developed a deep understanding of hospitality and teamwork under pressure
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Tarbiat Modares University
Tehran, Iran05.2025
B.S. - Biosystem Mechanical Engineering
Shiraz University
Shiraz, Iran07.2020
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Customer service expertise
- POS Systems
- Toast Platform
- Inventory Tracking
- Daily Reporting
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- SPSS
- Power BI
- GAMS
- Vensim
- Process Simulation
- Modeling
- Strong Mathematical Reasoning
Certification
Texas Food Protection Manager, AAA Food Handler, 01/25/25, Texas Department of State Health Services, 1737851010
Additional Information
- Valid Texas Driver-s License & Own Personal Vehicle
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (Green Card Holder)
- Open to various entry-level opportunities: administrative, operations, customer service, and more
- Enthusiastic about new challenges and professional growth opportunities, Friendly, highly responsible, quick to adapt, and eager to learn
Timeline
Shift Manager
Minuti Coffee
09.2024 - Current
Shift Manager
Local Cafe
01.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Tarbiat Modares University
B.S. - Biosystem Mechanical Engineering
Shiraz University
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