Drake Ledet

Reliable leader and team member with skills to manage and bring out the best in others around me. I have a broad work history that has allowed me to learn from each position and set me up for the success I have seen in my positions. I am looking to pivot in the workforce while maintaining a high ethical standard and professional accountability that has followed me to each job.

Owner/Operator - Southern Nutrition - Auburn, AL

(2024-09)

• Manage all daily operations to ensure efficient service and product availability
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to enhance community engagement
• Maintain inventory levels through effective supplier relationship management
• Train staff on customer service protocols and product knowledge for improved performance
• Monitor financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and employee development initiatives
• Making sure we are in good legal standing at the city, state, and federal level
• Paying all bills, taxes, and payroll while keeping a close eye on P&L

Label Maker - Frontline Formulations - Auburn, AL

(2021-01 - 2023-01)

• Developed innovative designs for product packaging, enhancing visual appeal and brand identity
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design alignment with marketing strategies and objectives
• Utilized Adobe Illustrator to create high-quality graphics and layouts for promotional materials

General Manager - Southern Nutrition - Auburn, AL

(2020-01 - 2024-09)

• Implemented promotional and operational activities which created multiple partnerships
• Reorganized, recruited, and trained staff accordingly
• Conduct performance reviews and set individual sales goals
• Manage inventory flow and facilitated inventory replenishment in collaboration with suppliers
• Coach sales team to leverage advanced product knowledge and terminology to build relationships and promote repeat business
• Implemented marketing initiatives that increased brand exposure
• Built multiple business to business relationships
• Instituted cost containment strategies that reduced overhead by cultivating vendor relationships that led to favorable pricing

Security Guard - EAMC - Opelika, AL

(2017-11 - 2019-11)

• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
• Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage or injury
• Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns

Assistant Manager - Max Fitness - Auburn, AL

(2015-05 - 2017-09)

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations
• Improved member satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly
• Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment
• Offered hands on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining knowledge of member preferences
• Collaborated with management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Auburn University (2018)