Cody Kvicala
Fort Collins
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-owner
Southern South Food Truck
Fort Collins, CO
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Optimized inventory management systems for streamlined ordering processes and reduced waste levels.
Cook
Crown Pub
Fort Collins, CO
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Owner
808 Teriyaki
Fort Collins, CO
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Production and Manufacturing
Vestas
Windsor, CO
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Maintain moulds, fiberglass and carbon fiber specialist
- Wrote instruction manuals for world wide company.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Lead Line Cook
Rustic Oven
Fort Collins
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Fort Collins, CO05-2004
Skills
- Business management
- Personal Supervision
- Customer relations
- Cooking/food preparation/certified food safety
- Inventory Management
- Problem Solving
- Operations management
- Forklift certified
- Crane operations
Timeline
Co-owner
Southern South Food Truck
05.2021 - 09.2024
Cook
Crown Pub
02.2020 - 03.2023
Owner
808 Teriyaki
05.2019 - 05.2021
Production and Manufacturing
Vestas
06.2015 - 04.2019
Lead Line Cook
Rustic Oven
05.2013 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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