Geoff Zak

Geoff Zak has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Geoff is currently the owner and business consultant at Ordinary Hero Solutions, where they provide consulting services and staff training for small businesses. Prior to this role, Geoff worked as a certified business coach and local franchisee for FocalPoint, focusing on coaching and training opportunities for small-to-medium businesses.

Geoff also has experience as a property manager at Guardian Storage LLC, where they were responsible for sales, leasing, and customer management. Geoff achieved top revenue generating lease-up status among Pittsburgh area facilities within the company.

Before that, Geoff worked as the general manager at North Country Brewing Co, overseeing a restaurant and brewery. Geoff also served as the general manager at Galley Group, Inc., an innovative restaurant incubator and food hall start-up.

Geoff's previous experience includes serving as the music hall and rental manager at Andrew Carnegie Free Library, where they increased budgeted revenue through diversified arts and community programming. Geoff also worked as a program manager for Meals On Wheels at Lutheran Service Society, co-managing program and operations for community kitchens in Western PA.

Earlier in their career, Geoff gained food and beverage experience through various roles and worked as a lead case manager at Serco-Central States, leading a team for gang-affiliated youth. Geoff also led a workforce development program at Goodwill Industries, focusing on young fathers and ex-offenders.

Overall, Geoff Zak has a strong background in business consulting, coaching, management, and community service.

Geoff Zak has a diverse education history spanning multiple fields. Geoff pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater - Acting Specialist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison between 1992 and 1997. In 1999 to 2000, Geoff attended The Second City Training Center where they obtained a Red Shirt certification in Improvisation/Sketch Comedy. Geoff later enrolled in the Professional Actor's Internship Program at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre from 1997 to 1998. Geoff also has a Certificate in Citizen's Police Academy from the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, which they completed in 2011. Additionally, they pursued a Advancing Youth Development Certificate in Psychology from the City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College from 2005 to 2007.