Keenan Ventling
currently based in: Grand Junction, CO
Recent Experience
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
DEPENDABLE TEAM PLAYER
I show up ready to work. I help others on the team when I see it's needed and I always treat my coworkers with kindness and respect.
PROBLEM SOLVER
I use real world experience and critical thinking skills to solve workplace problems as they arise.I take initiative to offer new ideas and prevent problems before they happen.
ASKING & LISTENING
Whether with a coworker or a customer, I take care to ask open questions and listen attentively to the response. I hear what my customer or coworker is telling me and I work to make sure I bring a satisfactory experience using that information.
Center Sales & Operations Manager, Preferred Homecare
Grand Junction, CO — 2021-Present
As Center Manager, I led sales initiatives that boosted significant
growth, overseeing sales strategies and team performance. I achieved
a balance between operational efficiency and meeting aggressive sales goals, enhancing both revenue and profitability. My approach involved innovative sales tactics and a success-driven culture, which significantly improved customer acquisition and retention.▸ Set and achieved sales and management objectives that fueled
organizational growth and success.
▸ Designed effective business strategies and operational best practices,
enhancing goal achievement and efficiency.
▸ Managed the financial well-being and expansion of the center,
ensuring sustainable growth.
▸ Led performance evaluations, hiring, and training, building a
high-performing team.
▸ Boosted growth by delivering top-notch care to patients and referral
sources, optimizing inventory management.
▸ Championed our products and services, significantly improving
patient outcomes.
▸ Upheld stringent employee safety and compliance standards, fostering
a secure and compliant work environment.
Client Services Coordinator/IT Coordinator, Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital
Grand Junction, CO — 2017-2021
In my combined role, I efficiently managed department operations,
coordinated team activities, and oversaw all hospital IT systems and
vendors. Responsibilities included managing office supplies,
scheduling staff, and enforcing hospital protocols, ensuring smooth
departmental functioning and compliance.
General Manager, Trailhead Coffeebar & Cafe
Grand Junction, CO — 2016-2017
As the Store Manager, I was responsible for food service
management, ensuring compliance with all health and safety
regulations, and creating drink and food specials. I also took on the
role of any station as needed on shift.
Transcriptionist/Captioner, REV Inc.
Remote — 2014-2016
Duties: Follow all closed caption regulations and produce accurate closed caption files for various client needs. Complete all projects within required time frame.
Caretaker, John G. Trejo
Grand Junction, CO — 2013-2014
Duties: Assisting with full time hospice care of an elderly patient (a member of my extended family) in the home. Assisting with or completing daily hygiene tasks with John. Meal preparation and cleanup (for 2 meals per day). Assisting with moving John from room to room or outdoors, daily walks in warm weather. Provide entertainment options or favorite activities to distract from dementia related restlessness. Consulting with hospice team to ensure the best care, and administering medications from the home kit as prescribed by the hospice doctors.
Lead Line Cook, Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
Grand Junction, CO — 2012-2013
Duties: Assigned line positions based on staffing, inventory ordering and management, maintain flow of orders thru FOH and BOH, maintain health code standards, expedite all orders to ensure quality and customer satisfaction, maintain knowledge of all recipes.
Shift Manager, Nick N’ Willy’s Pizza
Grand Junction, CO — 2010-2012
Duties: Open/Close Register(s), Assign line positions based on staffing, order taking and customer interaction, maintain flow of orders thru FOH and BOH, expedite all orders to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
Additional Experience
OTHER SKILLS:
-Experienced in reading, comprehending, and following company and regulatory policy
-Several years worth of training experience in various industries
-Easily self-taught and quick to learn new systems and procedures
-Open and positive demeanor, excited to meet new people and happy to contribute to company social life
-Experience developing and managing safety and standard operating procedures for a variety of industries
-Self-taught in HTML5 and CSS3, JavaScript.
Freelance Web Design, Sincerity Business Solutions LLC
Grand Junction, CO — 2012-2019
Education
Colorado Mesa University
Attended — 2012-2014
Business Adminstration - Marketing
Palisade Senior High School
Diploma — 2006-2010
EXTRACURRICULARS
Extemporaneous Speaking State Finalist 2009,2010
Public Forum Debate State Champion 2010
Academic Team 4A State Champions 2010
National AP Merit Scholar
Mesa County Youth Commissioner 2006-2007