Justin Carlson

Experience

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  Rum RIver Tree Farm, a PQT Company

  Jun 2004 - Dec 2012

  Shipping Manager and Sales Consultant

  Coordinated inbound and outbound freight inventory.Developed organizational systems to maximize physical space and improve product access.Revised the Superior Stand© production process, streamlining procedure reducing loss and waste.Consulted with management regarding process and resource efficiency and then trained and mentored project leads.Exceeded team in customer service and retail sales.Offered customers expert advice on plant identification, placement, and disease/ailment diagnosis.Implemented and developed social media marketing strategies.Independently sought and earned International Society of Arboriculture’s Certified Arborist credentials to broaden company reputation and marketing. Show less

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  Clay Bay Pottery

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Summer Intern

  Responsible for assisting in all aspects of studio production and facility maintenance. Shipping and packaging of all ceramic art shipments.

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  Luther College

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2008

  Student Sous Chef

  Motivated and driven work ethic, led to the creation of a new student position, Student Sous Chef.Directly assisted Executive Chef with menu planning and production while overseeing all other student employees.Prepared and independently oversaw Front- and Back-of-House catering events of up to 35 patrons.Planned daily specials and implemented weekly contests, fostering staff/customer synergy.Conducted daily inventory and ordering of necessary product for satellite ‘Sunny Side Café.’Assisted in monthly inventory and stock rotation. Show less

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  Rye Delicatessen & Bar

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Carver and Cook

  Responsible for hand-carved deli station production and upkeep, as well as ongoing BOH preperation.

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  Rye Delicatessen and Bar

  May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Work with leadership team to execute daily management of BOH. Ongoing training of kitchen staff. Regular product sourcing, ordering and inventory. Created new and improved several vetted dishes. Assist Chef in all BOH management and production.

  • Kitchen Manager, Chef

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Sous Chef

    May 2013 - Sept 2013
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  Travail Kitchen and Amusements

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Chef De Partie

  Working on a team of chefs producing a nightly tasting menu; desserts, first course, and front of house.

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  Tangletown Gardens

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2018

  Daily leadership of a landscape installation crew. Staff training on proper procedure and best practice. Work with designers, principals, clients and subcontractors offering design consultation and risk/potential problem mitigation. Material allocation and management. Crew allocation and management. Visited with potential clients regarding landscape, garden maintenance, and arboricultural services. Design production and sales. Internal and external communication. Compost/waste management. Timeline management. Product expertise. Customer education. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Landscape Foreman

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Landscaper

    Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
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  Wise Acre Eatery

  Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Chef de Partie

  Managing preparation and production for assigned station. Executing station for service. Maintaining standards and procedures including food safety and compost/waste allocation.

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  Plus Relocation

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Consulting Services Specialist

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Global Mobility Counselor

    Sept 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Global Mobility Specialist

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2018
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  Avivo

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  FoodWorks Program Supervisor