Levi Brinkley

Experience

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  Starbucks

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2022

  Shift Supervisor

  -Taking initiative to discover gaps in business and opportunities to adjust current practices to best practices. -Develop baristas with individual, store, and company goals in a growth- mindset.-Manage floor deployment of baristas and team members to best meet business and location needs.-Examine and assist in inventory recording to ensure smooth, consistent operations.-Handle large amount of money in recording and accounting process.

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  Disneyland Resort

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  Disneyland Foods Cast Member

  -Graduate in Disney College Program, an internship- like format for young professionals. -Followed Disney guidelines for excellent, hospitable experience in both a theme park and luxury hotel environment. -Attended Disney Institute and Disney University courses on creating memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for guests of all ages.-Handled complex F& B orders and ensured quality and safe products were served.

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  Lululemon

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  Educator

  -Proactively find ways to connect with guests and understand their experiences, to best advise on product selection and offerings.-Practiced connection, understanding the core of customer service and the retail business through a wide variety of "on the floor" and "back of house" positions.-Strived for ambitious sales goals that support the business needs and allow team to feel sense of accomplishment. -Created an environment of openness and belonging to team members and guests where feelings, perspectives, and ideas were validated and heard through store meetings and events. Show less

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  Encore

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  -Proactively create solutions to client's program A/V needs that meets the client where their program is. -Foster an office environment of inclusion and openness; where all team members are encouraged to share their talents and perspectives with the collective goal of an excellent client experience.-Balance a pipeline of varying revenue's to maintain profitability.-Lead team of event technicians to execute large- scale "shows", with many moving parts.-Follow company initiatives for event technology, finding creative solutions that enhance the client's program. Show less

  • Sales Manager, Disneyland Resort Hotels

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • National College Leadership Program

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
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  Lugano Diamonds

  Oct 2023 - now

  Event Planner

  -Conceptualize, plan, and execute high end events for 4 company stores with a luxury and client first focus. Beyond company locations, my role includes one time events in specialized locations across the U.S. and Europe.-Vet and partner alongside vendors to execute our events; floral, food and beverage, specialty liquor, parking services, calligraphy/postage, creative invitation creation, modelling services, musical entertainment and decor. -Receive and plan around guest list accommodations- dietary restrictions, special accommodations, disability services.-Coordinate travel for attendees; airfare, hotel, parking, car services, rental cars- all in a range of quality to ensure event goal's and budgets are met. Show less