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Hannah Gavagan

@hannahgavagan

Operations Manager dedicated to enhancing guest experiences in service industry.

United States

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values team culture and offers growth opportunities.

With a robust background in operations management within the service industry, I am dedicated to creating a culture that elevates guest experiences. Currently, I serve as the Restaurant and Theater Manager at Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX, where I collaborate closely with the General Manager to analyze P&L statements and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. My leadership style fosters a fun atmosphere, leveraging individual strengths to optimize productivity and drive guest satisfaction.

Previously, I held the position of Taproom Manager at Crooked Run Fermentation, where I was instrumental in recruiting, training, and integrating new staff into the company culture. I designed and implemented monthly staff training sessions and developed learning pathways for leadership rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. My experience also includes a role as a General Manager at Social Eatz, where I successfully built a strong culture of hard work and fun while exceeding sales goals through strategic event planning and staff training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

English Teacher

Self-Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Provided English lessons to Afghan refugees, focusing on clear communication and cultural adaptation. Coached students in vocabulary and pronunciation.

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Current

Restaurant and Theater Manager

Alamo Drafthouse

May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Collaborates with the General Manager to analyze P&L, ensuring cash handling procedures are followed. Guides staff to foster a fun atmosphere, driving guest satisfaction and optimizing productivity.

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Site Director and Lead Teaching Artist

Spotlight: Girls

May 2014 - Aug 2020 (6 years 3 months)

Created and led programming for girl-identifying and non-binary youth grades 1-5 to build social and emotional skills through creativity. Developed and organized staff training and directed original stage plays.

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YIA Mentor Artist

Youth in Arts

Nov 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 4 months)

Collaborated with classroom teachers to provide experiential learning through theater classes. Developed issue-based theater programming to enhance students' personal awareness and social impact. Delivered skills-based drama classes to empower students and foster social-emotional skills.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Arts logoUA

University of the Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Performing Arts

2006 - 2010

Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts, focusing on the development of skills necessary for a successful career in the arts. Engaged in various performances and projects that enhanced creativity and collaboration.

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