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Jonathon Gideon

Jonathon Gideon

Gurnee,IL

Summary

Strategic planner with a proven track record in team leadership and operational excellence. Known for implementing forward-thinking strategies to propel business growth and optimize processes. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments that drive measurable results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Game Show Battle Rooms
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Upheld company policies and implemented standards fairly.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Assistant Manager

GAME SHOW BATTLE ROOMS
01.2019 - 03.2024
  • Entertain the masses as a charming, well-dressed game show host, creating ridiculously fun memories for every guest that walks in the door.
  • Create supplemental content for children’s shows to be used at all locations across the country.
  • Complete managerial duties as assigned: scheduling for 14 employees, inventory and ordering, communicating with customers over phone and email.

Adjunct Teaching Artist

FIRST STAGE
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Visit schools to lead pre-show and post-show workshops that help students connect with what they are seeing and take a step further in their understanding of the topics being discussed in the performance.
  • Teach courses on acting, musical theatre, improvisation, and arts integrated language arts by adapting existing and creating original lesson plans.
  • Guide students in all classes on the development of life skills through stage skills; students are empowered to lead, conquer their fears, and take risks.

Education

B.A. - Music, Theatre

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
MEQUON, WI
12.2018

Skills

  • Confident self-starter
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Solution development
  • Excellent team management
  • Effective at prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
  • Customer service expertise
  • Employee training and development
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Organizational proficiency
  • Skilled in organizing workforce schedules
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Operational facility management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Computer skills
  • Vendor relations
  • Events logistics management
  • Audio-visual management

Timeline

General Manager

Game Show Battle Rooms
03.2024 - Current

Adjunct Teaching Artist

FIRST STAGE
12.2021 - 02.2024

Assistant Manager

GAME SHOW BATTLE ROOMS
01.2019 - 03.2024

B.A. - Music, Theatre

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN

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