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Madison Hunt-Yates

Operations Manager at Smart Wave Solar

Madison Hunt-Yates has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. They started their career as a Community Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder, where they were responsible for event planning, data entry, and campus outreach. They also worked as a Program Leader, organizing community, academic, and professional development events for business students. Additionally, they served as a Leeds Mentor, assisting freshmen at the Leeds School of Business with study habits and time management skills.

Madison then took on a Marketing Intern role at Natural Habitats Group, where they conducted market research, created social media content, and managed influencer relationships to promote sustainability efforts. They continued to assist with social media after the completion of the internship.

Next, Madison worked as an Assistant Manager/Barista at Pekoe Sip House, where they balanced priorities in customer service, sales, staff scheduling and training, inventory tracking, and process improvement. They collaborated with the CEO/COO on new product introductions and branding decisions. They also undertook a proactive initiative to redesign cluttered menus and promotional materials, learning PhotoShop to create attractive and easily readable designs that increased sales.

Madison then joined Snarf's Sandwiches as an Assistant Manager and was later promoted to General Manager. They successfully turned around a poorly-performing store by implementing efficiency and profitability improvements, resulting in doubled weekly sales and reduced labor costs. Their analytical and solutions-focused approach earned them the "GM of the Year" award.

Most recently, Madison joined Smart Wave Solar as an Operations Manager. Details of their responsibilities in this role are not provided, as their tenure at this company began in 2022.

In addition to their work experience, Madison also held leadership roles at the University of Colorado Boulder, serving as a Peer Mentoring Executive Board Member, where they reviewed resumes, interviewed and hired peer mentors, and coordinated communication between mentors and mentees.

Furthermore, Madison gained consulting experience as a Consulting Intern at the University of Florida, advising clients on business strategies and assisting in the development of sustainable enterprise plans. They worked on various projects, including bookkeeping systems, marketing plans, freelance contractor agreements, online booking systems, and standard operating procedures manuals.

Madison Hunt-Yates completed their high school education at Standley Lake High School, with no specific degree or field of study mentioned. From 2014 to 2018, Madison attended the University of Colorado Boulder and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations. Additionally, they pursued a second Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business during the same period.

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  • Operations Manager

    September, 2022 - present