Nate Fargo
Calgary,AB
Summary
Results-oriented team leader with over 10 years of experience in diverse industries, including service, nonprofit, fitness, and personal services. Skilled in training, motivating, and collaborating to drive positive business impact and enhance organizational culture. Committed to leveraging transferable skills to deliver value and foster client relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Supervisor
Interiors Specialist
Calgary, Alberta
08.2023 - 04.2026
- Coordinated organization of construction sites to enhance workflow and minimize delays
- Oversaw teams across multiple site locations to ensure project alignment and timely execution
- Supervised interior construction crews on commercial fit-out projects.
- Monitored work quality and ensured finish installations met design specifications and standards.
- Reviewed plans and drawings with project staff and installers.
- Read blueprints and complete site layouts
- Resolved onsite issues with trades and field personnel.
- Load and unload materials, build and install cabinetry, blinds, countertops
Manager/Tattoo Artist
Rootbar Salon
Calgary, Alberta
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed daily store operations, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining efficiency., Executed product purchasing by evaluating inventory levels and supplier options., Managed retail inventory by tracking stock levels and organizing storage areas., Coordinated scheduling for staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to accomplish project objectives and adhere to deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Identified and addressed customer needs promptly to improve overall experience.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Assistant General Manager
Yellow Door Bistro and F&B outlets By Hotel Art
Calgary, Alberta
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed daily operations, overseeing all aspects of F&B to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
- Managed daily restaurant operations and coordinated front of house and back of house teams.
- Trained team members on service standards, food safety, and workplace procedures.
- Supervised cash handling, register activity, and closing reconciliations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Provided guidance and support to staff regarding performance issues to address issues promptly and provide constructive feedback.
Front of House Manager/ Pastry Chef
Ruth Chris's Steak House
Calgary, AB
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepared pastries, cakes, and desserts in high-volume hospitality kitchen.
- Decorated pastries with glazes, creams, and finishing toppings.
- Maintained clean workstations and followed food safety procedures.
- Organized mise en place for daily pastry production and service.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Executive Chef
Brooklyn Social House
Calgary, Alberta
08.2018 - 10.2019
Chef
Legend Distillery
Naramata, British Columbia
Corporate Chef
The Canadian brewhouse
Calgary, AB
- Oversaw culinary operations across multiple locations, ensuring consistency and quality in service.
- Developed and implemented innovative menus and recipes, elevating the overall dining experience.
- Developed pub-style menu items for Canadian Brewhouse kitchen operations
- Standardized recipes and plating guides across restaurant locations
- Trained chefs on prep methods, safety practices, and menu execution
- Monitored food cost controls and portion standards in corporate kitchens
- Led initiatives to foster an inspiring work environment, enhancing team collaboration and morale.
- Upheld highest food safety standards in kitchen and trained employees in food preparations for patrons with allergies.
- Recruited and hired employees offering talent, experience and knowledge, bringing wealth of skills to organization.
- Managed budgets effectively while keeping expenses within allocated limits.
- Opened multiple new restaurant locations, train kitchen managers, train new staff
- Collaborated with other chefs in the development of creative dishes that reflect changing trends in cuisine.
Chef
Hopes Home
Regina, Saskatchewan
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Planned menus around dietary needs and texture requirements.
- Prepared daily meals for Hopes Home residents and staff.
- Adapted recipes for allergies, preferences, and special diets.
- Verified ingredient quality to ensure safe meal service. and kitchen supplies for daily service.
- Coordinated meal times with care staff and support teams.
- Maintained clean workstations, equipment, and food prep areas.
Kitchen Manager
Rock Creek
Regina, Saskatchewan
- Managed daily Rock Creek kitchen operations and prep schedules
- Supervised cooks and kitchen staff to ensure efficient service during peak hours
- Enforced food safety standards and sanitation procedures to maintain compliance and ensure customer safety
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on recipes, stations, and kitchen routines
- Ordered food supplies and maintained inventory records
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Inspected food quality, portioning, and plate presentation
- Developed weekly schedules for kitchen staff to align staffing with anticipated business volume for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
Education
High School -
Winston Knoll collegiate School
Regina, Saskatchewan 08.2002 - 06.2004
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Site layout
- Finish carpentry techniques
- Crew supervision
- Project scheduling
- Material coordination
- Quality control
- Time management
- Inventory control
- Natural Leader
- Team leadership
- Employee management
- Staff leadership
- Creative Problem Solver
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective Communicator
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship Builder
- Can Do Attitude
- Positive Mindset
- Extremely Organized
- Attention to detail
- Value-driven
- Team Player
- Progressive Fundraiser
- Solution-based sales
Certification
Canada Wide Food Safe Handling, Fall safety course, Customer Service Development, WHIMS, SMP, PMU, Professional Leadership, Peer Support, Cosmetology, and Can Fit Pro, Canadian Bloodborne Pathogens, Canadian Infection control and prevention
VOLUNTEERING
- Fundraising, Collaborated on planning and coordinating 30+ events, raising $250K+ in 1 year and personally raised $75K in 1 year
- Volunteer Peer Support & Mentorship, Connected with up 3 at risk youth per year customizing support opportunities for individual growth (life skills, building & maintaining effective interpersonal relationships and career management
- Creative Arts, Taught painting, drawing, sculpting, hair / make-up, and costume design for classes up to 20 students
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
Interiors Specialist
08.2023 - 04.2026
Manager/Tattoo Artist
Rootbar Salon
10.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant General Manager
Yellow Door Bistro and F&B outlets By Hotel Art
02.2021 - 10.2021
Front of House Manager/ Pastry Chef
Ruth Chris's Steak House
10.2019 - 02.2021
Executive Chef
Brooklyn Social House
08.2018 - 10.2019
High School -
Winston Knoll collegiate School
08.2002 - 06.2004
Chef
Legend Distillery
Corporate Chef
The Canadian brewhouse
Chef
Hopes Home
Kitchen Manager
Rock Creek