Licensed Insurance United States

GARY ERICKSON

Nashville, TN ***** 615-***-**** ****.************@*****.***

Hospitality and Retail

United States Navy Veteran, Bachelor of Science degree, Associate of science, substitute teaching certificate, non-weapon security license, licensed Insurance salesman. Been in hospitality for twenty plus years. Punctual, professional, team building. Work smart by relying on a team atmosphere approach. This is accomplished with the consistent scanning of the situation at hand. “Seeing the big picture”.

Professional Experience

U.S. Census Philadelphia, PA

Counted people through personal interaction. Conducted surveys August 2020- June 2024

Chef's Market Nashville, TN

Event Specialist/ DBA: Bartender, Server, and Cook November 2011 – Present

Job responsibilities included setting the venue, serving 40-300 guests

Jason’s Deli Egan, MN

Manager July 2005 – July 2011

Job responsibilities included hiring and managing employees, decision-making on payroll and raises, managing inventory, and troubleshooting new kitchen equipment, which required manufacturer follow-ups and negotiations.

●Successfully opened three new restaurants and worked with the team. Hiring, training, and growing the new employees.

●Created a pathway for six employees to become managers.

Education

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Science: Leadership, Social Welfare May 2020

Nashville State University Nashville, TN

Associate of Science: Middle School Teacher December 2015

Military Service

US.Navy Norfolk, VA

September 1979 – September 1983

●Awarded Humanitarian medal, June 1981.

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