Resume

677 11th Avenue • Salt Lake City, UT 84103• (775) 229-3434

kristopherthomashawkins@gmail.com • linkedin.com/in/hawkinskristopher

                        I want to build stronger communities to better connect businesses and people to a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life.

EDUCATION

University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business                                            Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelors of Science, Management                                                                                                        May 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

Optum- United Health Care |Draper, Utah| October 2022 – August 2023

Managed an average of 15-20 projects at a time, showcasing adept multitasking and prioritization skills to deliver results aligned with strategic objectives

  • Became an accomplished expert in Smartsheet, serving as the primary liaison for updating and crafting project trackers and dashboards across diverse teams. Managed all RSVPs, oversaw marketing project coordination, and initiated a regional calendar to avoid event overlap

  • Directed all regional events, orchestrating the success of two significant Provider Education Conferences, numerous training dinners, marketing initiatives such as health fairs and sponsorship events, and overseeing a monthly education series tailored for insurance brokers

General Manager  

Tamarind | SLC, Utah| October 2021 – August 2022

Launched and developed a vibrant downtown Vietnamese fast-casual restaurant, translating the owner's vision and recipes into a thriving reality. Spearheading the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization to execution

  • Effectively assembling and directing a team of 10 individuals, including two managers, leading to seamless day-to-day operation

Project and Production Manager  

Zen Float Co. | SLC, Utah| October 2020 – July 2021

Pioneered the end-to-end development and supervision of Zen's inaugural domestically-produced sensory deprivation float tank, orchestrating design, engineering, supply chain logistics, and manufacturing operation

General Manager  

Buds | SLC, Utah| 2018 – 2020

Supervisor/Inventory Manager | 2014 – 2016 

Oversaw a team of 12-18 directly, concurrently managing various operations encompassing the prep kitchen, payroll, inventory, banking, and customer interactions. Achieved a 36% revenue growth by enhancing product quality, cultivating customer relationships, and optimizing production processes

Event and Sponsorship Associate

Maverik | SLC, Utah| 2017

Chairman of Networking and Skills, Chairman of Student Board

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute|SLC, Utah| 2014 – 2017

Fetch Food LLC                                                                                                                          

Account Manager                                                                                                                                 

·     Managed 23 restaurant accounts working with their owners to provide the best service to our mutual customers

·     Added and trained additional restaurants on our delivery service

·     Interviewed, trained, and hired new delivery drivers