IAN NAGAY
Los Angeles
Summary
Resourceful and adaptable professional with 10+ years of experience in operations, client support, and team coordination. Skilled in optimizing workflows, managing daily operations, and building strong relationships to ensure efficiency and success across diverse industries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer/ Editor
Self Employed
Los Angeles
01.2021 - Current
- Drive storytelling through video to connect with diverse audiences.
- Partnered with clients to ensure videos aligned with their brand vision, enhancing client satisfaction and project success.
Personal Assistant
Dogtown Distributions
Los Angeles
06.2018 - Current
- Manage daily operations, enhancing team output and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Coordinated daily operational tasks, achieving consistent on-time product deliveries and enhancing overall team productivity.
Sales Associate
MedMen
Venice
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Engaged customers with tailored recommendations, boosting sales in a competitive market.
Expo/ Line Cook
Wurstküche Restaurant
Venice
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Monitored inventory, analyzed trends, optimizing stock and reducing shortages.
- Prepped for large scale events and catering outside of normal operations.
- Optimized inventory to cut waste, ensuring ingredient availability and smooth service flow during peak hours while adhering to food safety standards, minimizing contamination risks in all prep areas.
Assistant Store Manager
Orchard Flats Juicery
Santa Monica
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed daily operations and coordinated inventory, vendor communication, and deliveries.
- Opened and closed store, maintaining a clean environment.
Operations Associate
CCM
Chardon
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Operated heavy machinery, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime (forklifts, excavators, scissor lift, etc.).
- Delivered and assembled event tents using box trucks, streamlining processes.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Grand Valley High School
Ohio01.2014
CULINARY ARTS - Culinary Arts
A-Tech Vocational School
Ohio01.2014
EAGLE SCOUT -
Boy Scouts of America
Ohio01.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Video editing
- Camera operation
- Software proficiency
- Inventory management
- Retail operations
References
- Adam Bottaro, Dogtown Distributions, adambottaro@gmail.com, 860-391-1416
- Robert Coe, 310-382-7525
Timeline
Videographer/ Editor
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Personal Assistant
Dogtown Distributions
06.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
MedMen
03.2018 - 11.2019
Expo/ Line Cook
Wurstküche Restaurant
04.2016 - 10.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Orchard Flats Juicery
02.2015 - 03.2016
Operations Associate
CCM
06.2012 - 08.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Grand Valley High School
CULINARY ARTS - Culinary Arts
A-Tech Vocational School
EAGLE SCOUT -
Boy Scouts of America