Zachary Carrizales
Athens,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Sonic-Drive in
Athens, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Managed full-cycle employee supervision, interviewing, and onboarding to optimize team performance. Handled large-scale monetary deposits and revenue reconciliation, ensuring operational logistics and financial integrity in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Oversaw daily business operations to maintain service efficiency. to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
Event Caterer
Professional Freelance
Athens, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Executed diverse catering engagements and monthly 'pop-up' restaurant services, overseeing back-of-house food preparation and front-of-house guest relations. Orchestrated service for significant events such as weddings, city council meetings, and livestock auctions, ensuring seamless delivery and high customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
- Coordinated event logistics and catering services for various client functions.
- Managed food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and freshness.
- Collaborated with clients to customize menus based on preferences and dietary needs.
Education
B.S. - Biology
University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2029
Diploma -
Athens High School
Athens, TX05-2025
Dual Credit -
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05-2025
Skills
- Revenue management
- Revenue reconciliation
- Financial reconciliation
- Operational logistics
- Excel proficiency
- Time management
- Team collaboration
SKILLS & Interests
Culinary Arts for 4 years
AWARDS
AHS Valedictorian (May 2025)
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) selectee (February 2024)
Leadership & Involvement
- Vice President: FCCLA, Key Club
- Elected leader: Barbecue team, FBLA
- 150 hours of community service completed over high school career
- Member of American Chemical Society
- Member of American Medical Student Association
Timeline
Event Caterer
Professional Freelance
08.2023 - Current
Shift Manager
Sonic-Drive in
06.2022 - Current
B.S. - Biology
University of Texas at Tyler
Diploma -
Athens High School
Dual Credit -
Trinity Valley Community College