Layne Schneider

Detail-oriented professional with experience in management, customer service, and creative content creation. Proven ability to oversee operations, manage finances, and ensure high standards in food safety and pet care. Skilled in photography, digital media, and social media management, with a background in graphic design and visual arts. Eager to leverage strong organizational and communication skills to contribute to a dynamic team and drive business success.

Back of house manager at Hotdog Depot (2023-06 – Present)

• Oversee food preparation to ensure correctness, timeliness, and appropriate quantities in anticipation of future demand.
• Uphold stringent food safety standards and communicate current inventory levels to management.
• Manage financial transactions, including counting cash drawers, processing checks, securing the safe, and reconciling closing balances.
• Leverage strong interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service across drive-thru, register, order pickup, and telephone interactions.
• Conduct comprehensive employee assessments for the General Manager.
• Contribute to the development of marketing strategies and customer engagement initiatives.

Freelance Designer at Laynedooda (2015-06 – Present)

• Created logos, marketing materials, and business designs.
• Illustration, character design, comic work, graphic design, web design, and animation.
• Advised in the building of multiple businesses

Book seller at Books A Million (2022-11 – 2023-06)

• Assisted customers in discovering suitable books and completed sales transactions, ensuring a positive shopping experience to encourage repeat visits.
• Maintained the sales floor through cleaning and restocking merchandise.
• Achieved recognition for effectively up-selling products and maximizing customer donations for charitable events.
• Consistently received positive customer feedback, often being requested by name.

Photographer at CK Visuals (2022-06 – 2022-11)

• Traveled to educational institutions across the region to capture student and staff photographs, covering age groups from daycare to university graduates.
• Collaborated with the CK Visual team and school administrators to strategize and execute photography sessions.
• Managed and transported sensitive, high-value photographic equipment during setup and takedown procedures.
• Systematically entered captured photographs and associated data into company systems daily.
• Performed post-shoot photo editing to enhance image quality and aesthetic appeal.
• Selected as the company representative to manage necessary reshoots.

Pet Caretaker/Front Desk/ Shift Lead at PetSuites (2020-05 – 2022-06)

• Provided comprehensive care for boarding pets, including managing check-ins for daycare and extended stays, administering medications and meals punctually, and maintaining clean, comfortable living environments.
• Maintained accuracy of online client profiles and reconciled daily cash till balances.
• Memorized and managed complex daily schedules for both regular and new boarders.
• Supervised outdoor play activities and intervened to resolve pet conflicts effectively.
• Created and contributed content for online marketing campaigns.

Associates in Applied Sciences, Digital Media Technologies and Fine Arts in Visual Arts – Surry Community College