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Nate Zeigler User

@natezeigler44

Operations, training, and onboarding specialist bringing calm structure, reliable processes, and measurable team performance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Now seeking a fully remote role in operations, training, onboarding, or coordination where steady judgment, strong follow-through, and genuine care for people can contribute to a team that values quality of work and quality of life equally.

I’m an operations and training professional with more than 20 years of experience building stable, well-run teams and environments where people can do their best work. I’m known for bringing calm, structure, and consistency—whether rebuilding a team from scratch, designing onboarding systems that stick, or coordinating complex projects without drama. I’ve worked in high-stakes, reliability-driven settings where clear communication and dependable execution were non-negotiable.

I earned Regional Manager Team of the Year 3 times, and I’ve been recruited to lead transformations that move the numbers—most notably contributing to a 29% performance improvement across sales, labor, and overhead within the first fiscal year. I design individualized onboarding programs averaging 30+ days per employee and build localized training that produces measurable unit-level results and scales across organizations. I also coordinate remote collaboration using shared platforms and digital documentation, helping maintain strong standards, follow-through, and customer success even across off-site and hybrid days.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Seasonal Store Manager

Spirit Halloween

Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 (1 month)

Managed a seasonal team of 45 employees across the full store lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and daily operations. Maintained operational and service standards within a compressed 60-day business cycle.

Team Leadership Employee Onboarding Scheduling Store Operations Hiring Customer Service

Operations & Workforce Manager

Lime Fresh Mexican Grille

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Recruited to lead Lime Fresh’s structural transition from a franchise model to a unified corporate organization, improving sales, labor, and overhead by 29% in the first fiscal year. Recruited, onboarded, and trained a staff of 40 and helped develop 2 of 4 managers from scratch while standardizing scalable operational processes.

Operational Transformation Employee Onboarding Workforce Planning Training Development Process Standardization Inventory Control Compliance Management Staff Development

Front of House Trainer & Event Specialist

Tavistock Restaurant Collection - Chroma

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Delivered individualized onboarding and coaching programs averaging 30+ days per employee, developing 10–20 staff members to high-end fine-dining service standards. Coordinated private events for 6–300 guests valued at $10,000–$30,000 while maintaining strong customer satisfaction and retention.

Onboarding Service Training Event Coordination Customer Retention Performance Coaching & Customer Success

Restaurant Operations Manager

Outback Steakhouse

Jan 2008 - Jan 2018 (10 years)

Progressed through five leadership roles across eight locations in a 15-unit region, leading scheduling, onboarding, performance coaching, and service standards for 50–80 employees. Earned Regional Manager Team of the Year three times and led the end-to-end launch of a new delivery program, coordinating staffing, workflows, and logistics from planning through execution.

Team Leadership Employee Onboarding Performance Coaching Scheduling Training program development Delivery Operations