Kjartan Örn Kjartansson
Seyðisfjörður
Summary
Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Establishes clear standards and enforces protocols for consistent, high-quality results.
Detail-oriented and motivated with proven track record of improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Skaftfell
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
Regional Warehouse Manager
Gorillas DK
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Developed comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
Restaurant Manager
Matwerk Kitchen
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Day to day operations, Financial and marketing
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
Host, organisers, Tours & special events
Blue Lagoon
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinations of new arrivals, Organising sales promotional, Introductions tours, Staff training
Host, Inventory manager, Staff training
Deplar Luxury Lodge
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordination of new arrivals, Organising promotional and introductory tours, Creation of staff procedures, Entertainment management, Inventory manager
Sales Representative for Private parties
Grayline / Luxury Beyond
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Advice and offer creations for local and international partners & VIP services
- Trip organising and follow up services with tour manager and destination
Market research & Market campaign
Hieroglifs Translations
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Market research into European B2B translations market with special focus on price point and services levels
- Planning of market campaigns
- Compiled product, market, and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections.
- Proofread marketing collateral ahead of printing to eliminate errors.
- Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.
Market Research & Trade fairs
GAC GoNOW Auto Shanghai
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Market research (South & central America) for GoNOw auto vehicles with emphasis on potential market approach, risk and methods
- Part of organising and design team for GoNOW Auto presantions areas at the Canton Fair and the International Bejing Auto Show
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
Education
BS International Sales & Marketing - international B2B market
Erhvers academy sydvest Esbjerg
01.2010 - 12.2014
Innovation certificate Diploma - Maeresk Oil Innovation Camp production methods, Inventory & Production flows, management & efficiency measures
Maersk Oil
01.2012 - 12.2012
International Marketing. B2B, B2C, communication, financials, inventory 6 productions flows
Erhvers akademi Sydvest
01.2012 - 12.2012
2 course Financials & operations Diplomas
NTV – Nýji Tölvu & Viðskiptaskóli
01.2007 - 12.2007
2 course Financials & operations Diplomas
NTV – Nýji Tölvu & Viðskiptaskóli
01.2009 - 12.2009
Skills
Organisingundefined
Personal Information
ID Number: Iceland 110682-4929
References
- Mr. Unnsteinn Ólafsson, Department Head, Blue Lagoon, 00 354 - 6608838
- Mr. Birgir H. Stefánsson, Hotel Manager, Deplar Luxury Lodge, 00 354 - 6151502
- Mrs. Orit Dahlgren, Owner & CEO, Luxury Beyond, +46 70 842 0242, orit@luxurybeyond.com
- Mrs. Guðrún Þórisdóttir, Head of sales & business development, Gray Line / Allrahanda, +354 540 1312, gudrun@grayline.is
- Mr. Frank Ren, General Manager, GoNOW Auto, Zen@gacgonow.com.cn
- Mrs. Irena Cippa Triškina, Marketing Manager, Co-Owner, Hiroglifs Translations, +371 67 506 189, irena@hieroglifs.com
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Skaftfell
07.2022 - 06.2023
Regional Warehouse Manager
Gorillas DK
01.2022 - 06.2022
Restaurant Manager
Matwerk Kitchen
01.2018 - 01.2019
Host, organisers, Tours & special events
Blue Lagoon
01.2017 - 01.2019
Host, Inventory manager, Staff training
Deplar Luxury Lodge
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sales Representative for Private parties
Grayline / Luxury Beyond
01.2014 - 01.2016
Market research & Market campaign
Hieroglifs Translations
08.2013 - 01.2014
Market Research & Trade fairs
GAC GoNOW Auto Shanghai
01.2012 - 06.2012
Innovation certificate Diploma - Maeresk Oil Innovation Camp production methods, Inventory & Production flows, management & efficiency measures
Maersk Oil
01.2012 - 12.2012
International Marketing. B2B, B2C, communication, financials, inventory 6 productions flows
Erhvers akademi Sydvest
01.2012 - 12.2012
BS International Sales & Marketing - international B2B market
Erhvers academy sydvest Esbjerg
01.2010 - 12.2014
2 course Financials & operations Diplomas
NTV – Nýji Tölvu & Viðskiptaskóli
01.2009 - 12.2009
2 course Financials & operations Diplomas
NTV – Nýji Tölvu & Viðskiptaskóli
01.2007 - 12.2007
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