Zachary Callan
Asheville
Summary
Motivated and hardworking individual eager to begin a career as in the trades. Dedicated to learning and developing hands-on skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environments. Committed to contributing to team success through a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to take on challenges. Passionate about mastering the technical and practical aspects of the trade to build a long-term, successful career.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Liberty House
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Server
Barcelona Wine Bar
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Concierge Team Leader
Denali Bluffs Hotel
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing personalized recommendations.
- Established a strong rapport with returning guests, resulting in repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Coordinated special events for guests, delivering memorable experiences that exceeded expectations.
Caregiver
Rehabco
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted mentally challenged clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
- Co organized housekeeping chores, exercise and cognitive interaction with clients
- Coordinated and monitored client appointments, medications, nutrition and self care
- Help support clients to lead a fulfilling and engaging life per clients needs/wants
Firefighter
ASI Seasonal Wildland Firefighter
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Fire patrol and active fire fighting in Eastern and Southern Oregon for25 days
- Responsible for my personal safety and team safety
- Required to work long hard labor hours with little rest
Lifeguard
Olympic National Park, Sol Duc Hot Springs
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Guest interaction on pool deck at landmark hot springs
- Maintenance and cleaning of pool deck
Seasonal Front Desk Manager
Denali National Park
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Group Ambasador: Welcome tour groups, hop on guide, customer sales, service and support
- Quality control and resolution
- Support staff, employees and guest services teams
- Front Desk Lodge: Check in guests, process payments room allocation and amenity support
- Concierge: Individual and group support
- Refer to restaurants and attractions
- Sold tours
Farm Supervisor
Integrated Farms
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for day to day oversight of a large scale organic farm operation
- Daily interaction and maintenance of greenhouse crop production
- Planning and site management of supplies, harvest and distribution
- Maintain organic compliance and proactively resolve issues with grow at all stages of growth
Weekend Manager, Customer Service
San Diego Hydroponics
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for keeping store presentable and easy to navigate for customers
- Product knowledge covering all aspects of Hydroponics and Organic gardening
- Room Planning and working with customers for individual gardens and requirements
- Receiving and breaking down large orders
- Created product display cards with information pertaining to each individual product
- Problem solving and diagnosing for a variety of issues customers have
Farm Management Consultant
Eco Vet Farms
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Fully Refurbished a 200 x100 ft greenhouse for commercial hydroponic organic kale production
- Built hydroponic growing systems infrastructure to support 24,000 kale plants
- Internal and external irrigation and filtration systems installed
- Created a nutrient dense organic compost tea and feeding schedule
- Constructed96x35 high tunnel greenhouse and seedling nursery for mass production
- Assisted in ensuring GAP (Good AG Production) Certification approval process
Greenhouse Technician, Field Instructor
Archi's Acres
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Crop Production: Responsible for providing hands on expertise in all aspects of hydro-organic crop production for outdoor and greenhouse growing areas
- Establish and follow standard operating procedures that support CCOF and other regulatory requirements
- Hydroponics expertise includes drip, ebb-and-flow, and NFT systems
- Project management includes seed to market, growing cycles, nutrients, pest control, equipment maintenance, GAP, product packaging and distribution
- Workshop Leader: Design and lead “hands on” educational activities in hydro-organic crop production for VSAT students while maintaining a farm related work schedule
- Mentor, lead and motivate individuals and groups to gain and share applicable knowledge and expertise
- Farmers Market: Inventory management of organic products and display
- Financially responsible for customer interaction, sales, marketing, promotions and quality control
Education
High School -
Panther Creek High School
Cary, North Carolina01.2012
Skills
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- High drive to learn and improve
Timeline
Cook
Liberty House
06.2024 - Current
Server
Barcelona Wine Bar
02.2023 - 12.2023
Concierge Team Leader
Denali Bluffs Hotel
05.2022 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Rehabco
11.2020 - 07.2021
Firefighter
ASI Seasonal Wildland Firefighter
08.2020 - 10.2020
Lifeguard
Olympic National Park, Sol Duc Hot Springs
05.2020 - 08.2020
Seasonal Front Desk Manager
Denali National Park
05.2019 - 09.2019
Farm Supervisor
Integrated Farms
07.2017 - 01.2019
Weekend Manager, Customer Service
San Diego Hydroponics
03.2015 - 10.2017
Farm Management Consultant
Eco Vet Farms
04.2014 - 02.2015
Greenhouse Technician, Field Instructor
Archi's Acres
08.2012 - 03.2014
High School -
Panther Creek High School
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