Zachary Gillcrist
Austin,Texas
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Laity Lodge Youth Camp, passionate about fostering spiritual growth and spreading the love of Jesus. Excelled in strengthening team bonds to build fellowship and have successfully led many diverse teams, overseeing in total (#) employees. I am excited to apply for an associate position at H.E. Butt Foundation to contribute to your strategic goals by applying my knowledge and experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Crew Boss
Laity Lodge Youth Camp
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Led devotionals to cultivate spiritual growth
- Created a safe, trusting environment to allow crew members to build strong connections through honesty and venerability.
- Maximized crew efficiency by assigning tasks based on individual strengths and skills.
- Enhanced team cohesion through regular communication, team-building activities, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances while minimizing any negative impacts on project timelines.
Activities Director
Laity Lodge Youth Camp
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Led and participated in sessions to cultivate and implement new ideas to increase efficiency, safety, and overall guest experience.
- Administered a team to facilitate all camp activities while coordinating 300 guests across 1,900 acres of land.
- Established and enforced rules for roughly 400 guests and staff members to strive for 100% safety.
- Created organizational spreadsheets to ensure the location of all guests during activities.
- Cultivated healthy relationships within my team while providing opportunity for spiritual growth through devotionals, fellowship, and prayer.
Server
68 Degrees Kitchen
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer specific needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Grew customer service skills by communicating with customers to provide excellent personalized service.
Lead Cook
Laity Lodge Youth Camp
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with co-kitchen leadership to create a creative meal plan to best satisfy guests despite post-covid supply chain issues.
- Oversaw and assisted the preparation of three complete and balanced meals daily to 400 guests while assisting in inventory organization, and food ordering.
- Monitored team members mental health and accommodated to their needs to create a healthy work environment.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and food preparation techniques.
- Calculated portions for 100% of meals to minimize food waste and ensure guests are fully fed.
Food Runner/Server/Event Staff Member
River Place Country Club
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Operated kitchen food line while collaborating with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy and quality of orders.
- Accomplished a clean, comfortable, and organized environment while serving ensuring 100% customer satisfaction
- Helped with any need necessary across all departments, such as banquets, pool shack, sporting events, ect.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2024
Skills
Leadership
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Creativity
Versatility
Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Program Crew Boss
Laity Lodge Youth Camp
05.2024 - 06.2024
Activities Director
Laity Lodge Youth Camp
05.2023 - 08.2023
Server
68 Degrees Kitchen
08.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Cook
Laity Lodge Youth Camp
05.2022 - 08.2022
Food Runner/Server/Event Staff Member
River Place Country Club
09.2020 - 05.2021
BBA - Marketing
Texas State University
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