Kyle Banks

Experience

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  United States Department of Defense

  Apr 2007 - May 2011

  Sergeant

  Trained to install, diagnose, modify, and perform field level repairs on repairs on Marine Corps Common Hardware Suite (MCHS) systems, intelligence processing systems, information technology systems, telephone switching systems, and related equipment. Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, responsible for the planning, training, and execution of multiple security details for high level military and military and civilian officials. Also tasked with the training, education and mentorship of Afghan National Army personnel. Show less

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  Dostyar General Trading Firm

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2016

  Senior Team Lead

  Detail leader charged with performing and conducting various security operations to ensure the safety and security of private personnel, and classified materials in international high threat areas. Developed standard operating procedures and training programs for new detail members. Served as recruiter and instructor for new team members.

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  U.S. Department of State

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Private Consultant

  Served as liaison and consultant in support of US Government security and logistical support operations through out the Iraq/Kurdistan region

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  Dostyar USA

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Executive Protection Specialist

  (Lateral Transition From Dostyar General) Provided close protection to private clients and their family. Conducted advance work to determine route planning and threat mitigation.

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  Torchlight USA

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2017

  Strategic Advisor

  Analyze, organize, and communicate, directly to the CEO and other senior executives, strategies to improve the growth and accomplishments of business goals. Work with senior management, gathering and translating actionable and qualitative intelligence to identify and develop creative action plans, solutions to business threats, and business strategy as directed by CEO.

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  Establishment Buckhead

  Sept 2016 - now

  Bartender Manager

  High volume, craft, neighborhood bar. Scheduled FOH staff for the needs of the bar and restaurant, based on sales and reservations. Work with BOH to craft menu items. Hired bar staff, trained new, inexperienced bar staff. Created marketable nights for increased volume and revenue. Worked with marketing companies and liquor brands to host events, and local industry competitions. Created and developed positive relationships with guests and brands for repeat visits and business.

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  BOCADO Atlanta

  Dec 2018 - May 2019

  General Manager

  Managed the business aspects of the restaurant and bar, such as negotiating supplier contracts, taking inventory and reordering supplies, managing budgets, and setting goals. Provided mentorship and management to all F&B managers and staff. Keep inventory, receive orders and deliveries. Responsible for efficiently scheduling staff to the needs of the business. Maintain a professional and customer service oriented bearing, at all times. Responsible for the training and continued education of staff, on spirits, menu items, and policy changes. Developed, coordinated, marketed, and implemed new plans to effectively increase sales and walk-ins. Created and maintained a safe and conducive work environment and atmosphere. Kept records, invoices and other data. Hired, trained, and instructed new staff. Read and understand sales reports, labor reports, P&L reports to direct staff and formulate goals. Through relatiorelationships, built events to bring new clientel and exceed sales goals. Show less

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  10th & Piedmont

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Beverage Manager
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  Black Grass Media Productions

  Feb 2020 - now

  Co-Founder

  Provides multiple services in the entertainment industry, to include; screenplay development and writing, directorial and producing services, script consultation and coverage, script supervision, production and managerial services, sound design and supervision, and video editing, social media management, and associate casting services. In 2020, under my management, lead to the closing of song placement for music artist Skipper Noon, in the production "Hands Up" staring LeRoyce Hawkins and Jamal Wollard. The final quarter of 2020, BGMP partnered with local production company "PAE" to create "The Social Justice Network", a source of social justice information and video content across social media platforms. In 2021, after leading fund raising efforts and securing the entirety of the required budget in 60 days, have begun pre-production phase of the company's first film. Show less