# Kit Kellerman

Kit Kellerman is a remote worker on Himalayas, Product Specialist at Nyle Maxwell of Taylor, based in United States.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@kitkellerman

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I build high-performing hospitality teams, improve operations, and elevate guest experiences.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | United States |
| Authorized to work in | United States |
| Salary expectations | 55k+ USD |
| Job categories | Hospitality Manager, General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Food And Beverage Manager, Bar Management |
| Skills | Hospitality Management, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Corporate Trainer, Staff Scheduling, Inventory Management, Budget Management, Cost Control, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Complaint Resolution, Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Cash Handling, Food Safety, CRM Software, Product Demonstrations, Vehicle Sales, Wine, Liquor Service |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm looking to return to hospitality, where I can lead by example, solve operational and guest-service challenges, build appreciated teams, and continue learning and growing.
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## About

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I've led hospitality operations at Bowlero and Mel's Lone Star Lanes, progressing from Bar Manager to General Manager while improving service, scheduling, inventory, and team performance.

I lead by example, solve problems for guests and teams, and build workplaces where every contribution is valued. After expanding my horizons in automotive sales, I'm looking to return to hospitality.
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## Experience

### Product Specialist (current)

Nyle Maxwell of Taylor. Aug 2024 - Present

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Built and maintained a strong client base through exceptional customer service, resulting in a high rate of repeat business. Conducted thorough product demonstrations and test drives to showcase vehicle features and benefits.
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Skills: Customer-Service, CRM, Sales-Process, Product-Demonstrations, Industry-Trends

### Assistant General Manager

Bowlero. Jul 2022 - Aug 2024

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Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits. Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance, and collaborated with the General Manager on internal targets and metrics.
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Skills: Cash-Handling, Corporate-Trainer, Inventory-Management, Scheduling, Customer-Satisfaction, Recruitment, Onboarding, Operational-Procedures

### General Manager

Mel's Lone Star Lanes. Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

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Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations. Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
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Skills: Budget-Management, Performance-Reviews, Training, Scheduling, Contract-Negotiation, Sales-Strategy, Financial-Monitoring, Cost-Reduction

### Food and Beverage Manager

Mel's Lone Star Lanes. Jan 2020 - Mar 2022

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Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels. Developed staff training programs to enhance service skills and increase overall efficiency.
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Skills: Inventory-Management, Corporate-Trainer, Customer-Complaint-Management, Health-Code-Compliance, Cost-Control

### Bar Manager

Mel's Lone Star Lanes. Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

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Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times. Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
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Skills: Bar-Management, Inventory, Supplier-Relations, Cost-Control, Cash-Handling, Customer-Service

## Education

### University of North Texas

Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts and Design Studies

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Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts and Design Studies with a minor in Hospitality Management.
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### WSET

Level 1 in Wines, Wines

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Level 1 in Wines certification.
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### TABC

Texas Alcohol server certificate, Alcohol server

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Texas Alcohol server certificate.
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### Texas Food Handlers

Texas Food Handlers certificate, Food handling

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Texas Food Handlers certificate.
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## Tech stack

- Wine

To contact Kit, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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