Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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Joshua Brown

Saint Paul

Summary

Dynamic manager with a proven track record at Chip's Pickleball Club, excelling in staff scheduling and performance management. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and operational oversight. Adept at coaching and mentoring teams, driving engagement, and implementing strategies that significantly improved service quality.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Chip's Pickleball Club
Eagan
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Managed staff schedules and assigned roles to optimize performance.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth club functionality.
  • Trained new employees on club policies and operational procedures.
  • Developed promotional materials to attract new members and increase visibility.
  • Resolved member inquiries and concerns to improve satisfaction levels.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
  • Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Bartending
  • Barista
  • Internal programming.
  • Water testing/balancing

Fulfillment pacesetter

Target
Minneapolis
11.2020 - 12.2024
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

I also helped with creating the weekly schedules for the team, including the day-to-day break schedule. I was a part of the stores remodel team as the issue resolution captain. Finally, when needed, I backed up other departments within the store (Style, Tech, Service & Engagement, Grocery, Plano, Starbucks).

Deck Coordinator

Cascade Bay Water Park
Eagan
05.2015 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated daily operations of deck activities for Cascade Bay Water Park.
  • Scheduled deck staff shifts to optimize workflow and coverage during peak times.
  • Trained new employees on deck procedures and safety protocols effectively.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of necessary supplies.
  • Organized and maintained stock inventory levels in order to meet customer demands promptly.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities for safety compliance.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with team members to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Supervised daily operations including cash handling, ticket sales.
  • Drafted reports of weekly activities, incidents, injuries or any unusual occurrences at the park.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a courteous manner while upholding company policies.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations ensuring that appropriate action was taken.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patrons by regularly inspecting facilities, equipment and grounds.
  • Conducted tests to identify contaminants in water sources.
  • Maintained accurate records of water quality assessments and findings.
  • Performed regular water tests to ensure compliance with local and state regulations.
  • Lifeguard Instructor certification which allowed me to test, train and certify new Lifeguards.
  • Monitored weather conditions.

Cook

Annie's Parlour
Minneapolis
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and kitchen equipment.
  • Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
  • Managed inventory by restocking supplies and tracking usage levels daily.
  • Learned menu items and specials to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Staff scheduling
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Performance management
  • Inventory management
  • Compliance enforcement
  • Operational oversight
  • Google
  • Word
  • Canva
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project managing
  • Data analysis
  • Programming
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Goal oriented
  • Leadership development
  • Time management
  • Task delegation
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Team leadership
  • Risk management

Affiliations

  • I play Pickleball and Volleyball.
  • I also hike mountains.

Languages

Spanish
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Applied and won #2 best Pickleball Club in Minnesota for my last job according to the StarTribune.
  • A few volunteer works through my previous employer with hopes of doing more
  • Was given role of Issue resolution captain for an entire store remodel.
  • Promoted to Manager at my last job.

Certification

  • Lifeguard Instructor certification
  • CPR certification
  • Forklift Operation certification.
  • Food Safety certification.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager

Chip's Pickleball Club
05.2024 - 06.2025

Fulfillment pacesetter

Target
11.2020 - 12.2024

Cook

Annie's Parlour
10.2018 - 03.2020

Deck Coordinator

Cascade Bay Water Park
05.2015 - 09.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

University of Minnesota
Joshua Brown