Nick Gamaitoni
Nicholas Gamaitoni
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Avondale, PA 19311
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking, dedicated and resourceful leader ready to leverage experience and drive to pursue new professional challenges. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing exceptional teams capable of meeting and exceeding demanding targets. Well-versed in Medicinal Cannabis standards and market trends. Familiar with traditional and organic methods for propagating all types of plants. Competent in reviewing operations in strategic fashion to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and business restructuring to capitalize on emerging trends. Team player not afraid to step in where needed to achieve team goals and ready to take on challenging, growth-oriented role within the Cannabis Industry.
SKILLS
• Ability to develop rapport
• Budget knowledge
• Friendly and personable
• Ability to work independently
• Data review • Sale experience
• Quick learner
• Order fulfillment
• Creative problem solving
WORK HISTORY
SERVER 01/2017 to CURRENT
Sovanna Bistro | Unionville, PA
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
• Created orders, documented special requirements and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food and minimize complaints
• Kept updated knowledge of menu and chef specials to provide recommendations according to tastes and specific allergies
• Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity
AGRICULTURAL INTERN 01/2019 to 06/2019
Delaware Technical Community College | Georgetown , DE
• Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
• Identified, removed or prevented pests and weeds, consistently protecting crop integrity and increasing yield
• Cultivated, harvested and maintained multiple high tunnel greenhouses and hydroponic vegetable crops with team of 4 workers
• Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes
• Maintained optimal health of each plant by monitoring water pH, using organic methods and applying relevant chemicals based on specifications for specific plants or customers
• Optimized growth and development at every stage and moved finished plants to sales displays for customer viewing
SERVER/BARTENDER/MANAGER 05/2015 to 12/2016
G Rehoboth | Rehoboth Beach, DE
• Oversaw daily operations of all members of service team, including delegating tasks, training new staff and splitting tips at end of each shift
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
• Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
• Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
• Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target to current business conditions and forecast needs
SERVER 03/2013 to 02/2015
Big Fish Restaurant Group | Rehoboth Beach, DE
• Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers
• Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
• Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 09/2011 to 01/2013
Jenners Pond | Jennersville , PA
• Performed locksmithing tasks by installing new locks, door handles and door closers
• Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed trimmers and leaf blowers to maintain exterior of facility
• Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety and cleanliness
• Measured dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision
• Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance at all times as company representative
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science | Agribusiness Operations EXPECTED IN 04/2020
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens, Georgetown, DE
Nicholas Gamaitoni
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Avondale, PA 19311
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking, dedicated and resourceful leader ready to leverage experience and drive to pursue new professional challenges. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing exceptional teams capable of meeting and exceeding demanding targets. Well-versed in Medicinal Cannabis standards and market trends. Familiar with traditional and organic methods for propagating all types of plants. Competent in reviewing operations in strategic fashion to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and business restructuring to capitalize on emerging trends. Team player not afraid to step in where needed to achieve team goals and ready to take on challenging, growth-oriented role within the Cannabis Industry.
SKILLS
• Ability to develop rapport
• Budget knowledge
• Friendly and personable
• Ability to work independently
• Data review • Sale experience
• Quick learner
• Order fulfillment
• Creative problem solving
WORK HISTORY
SERVER 01/2017 to CURRENT
Sovanna Bistro | Unionville, PA
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
• Created orders, documented special requirements and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food and minimize complaints
• Kept updated knowledge of menu and chef specials to provide recommendations according to tastes and specific allergies
• Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity
AGRICULTURAL INTERN 01/2019 to 06/2019
Delaware Technical Community College | Georgetown , DE
• Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
• Identified, removed or prevented pests and weeds, consistently protecting crop integrity and increasing yield
• Cultivated, harvested and maintained multiple high tunnel greenhouses and hydroponic vegetable crops with team of 4 workers
• Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes
• Maintained optimal health of each plant by monitoring water pH, using organic methods and applying relevant chemicals based on specifications for specific plants or customers
• Optimized growth and development at every stage and moved finished plants to sales displays for customer viewing
SERVER/BARTENDER/MANAGER 05/2015 to 12/2016
G Rehoboth | Rehoboth Beach, DE
• Oversaw daily operations of all members of service team, including delegating tasks, training new staff and splitting tips at end of each shift
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
• Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
• Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
• Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target to current business conditions and forecast needs
SERVER 03/2013 to 02/2015
Big Fish Restaurant Group | Rehoboth Beach, DE
• Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers
• Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
• Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 09/2011 to 01/2013
Jenners Pond | Jennersville , PA
• Performed locksmithing tasks by installing new locks, door handles and door closers
• Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed trimmers and leaf blowers to maintain exterior of facility
• Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety and cleanliness
• Measured dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision
• Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance at all times as company representative
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science | Agribusiness Operations EXPECTED IN 04/2020
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens, Georgetown, DE