Email: clisle1@neo.rr.com

Christian L. Lisle

Objective	To find a satisfying and challenging career in the Communications and Media field.
Experience	3/2002 – Present Jay Vending Company Cleveland, OH Operations Manager § Manage and operate all aspects of a cotton candy and lemonade vending operation at Jacobs Field, Home of the Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball franchise. § Compile and complete staff schedules. § Control most inventory and acquisition processes. § Company liaison between Jay Vending management and Sport Service (primary food concession and vending company for Jacobs Field) management. § Handle direct operation of up to six portable locations and up to 20 vendors in an individual game. § Administrate all aspects of cash control. 1/2001 – 12/2001 Six Flags Worlds of Adventure Aurora, OH Food Service Buyer § Controlled buying for the food service and catering departments including sourcing and selection of new food products. § Sourced and purchased all equipment related to food service operations. § Administrated inventory item structure and food service Cost of Goods Sold. § Established and maintained positive relations with distributors, brokers and manufacturers. § Tracked daily attendance, catered picnic guarantees, and usage history to properly project product requirements. § Conducted cost analysis on recipes and menus. § Administrated an annual bid process and negotiated pricing. § Member of the Oktoberfest committee.
	2/1996 – 1/2001 Six Flags Ohio Aurora, OH Asst. Food Service Manager / Buyer § Controlled buying for the food service and catering departments including sourcing and selection of new products. § Sourced and purchased all equipment related to food service operations. § Administrated inventory item structure and food service Cost of Goods Sold. § Managed the food service warehouse, which included all intradepartmental receiving and distribution as well as general park receiving. § Established and maintained positive relations with distributors, brokers and manufacturers. § Tracked daily attendance, catered group guarantees, and usage history to properly project product requirements. § Motivated and trained staff members on proper warehousing procedures and equipment operation. § Directly assisted in catering operations including coordinating with sales department to satisfy group needs. § Developed capital, expense and labor budgets annually. § Member of the Health and Safety Committee. 10/1995 – 2/1996 Pierre’s French Ice Cream Co. Cleveland, OH Merchandiser § Utilized plan-o-grams and personal creativity to properly merchandise ice cream product in Dairy Mart stores in the greater Akron, Youngstown, and Cincinnati areas. § Represented Pierre’s directly and communicated to store managers proper merchandising and product knowledge.
	5/1990 – 10/1995 Geauga Lake Amusement Park Aurora, OH Food Service Section Manager § Assisted in daily department operations, including scheduling, requisitioning, sanitation, and food preparation. § Monitored labor usage for multiple food locations including the food service warehouse.
Education	Currently Enrolled Kent State University Kent, OH § Bachelor’s program, Communication Studies
Affiliations	Institute for Supply Management (formerly NAPM) Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Ohio Phi Chapter Charter Member Ohio Phi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Assoc. Charter Member
Computer Experience	Extensive knowledge of hardware and software for PC platform. Operational knowledge of Apple Macintosh platform. Proficient in various PC and Macintosh applications including: Microsoft DOS 6.2 through Windows XP, Word, Excel, Front Page, Internet Explorer, and Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, and Netscape Communicator. Experienced on inventory applications such as Great Plains and ReMACS. Knowledgable on electronic purchasing applications such as eSysco, AlliantLink, and US Foodservice Customer Companion.