Hey there — thanks for stopping by
Hi, I’m Carson.
Curious. Caring.
Always improving.
Front of House Manager with a background in web development and IT support.
I lead busy service operations, train teams, improve day-to-day systems, and help people feel genuinely taken care of.
CuriousI like asking
good questions
good questions
ReliableI believe in
following through
following through
KindI try to lead
with real care
with real care
Carson EfflerCurious • Kind • Capable
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Things I value
care, clarity, and progress.
At a glance
A few numbers behind the story.
A little about me
I care about people, progress, and leaving things better.
Curious by nature.
Helpful by habit.
I’m a helper, a learner, a problem-solver, and someone who genuinely enjoys making a busy day run better.
I like learning how things work, helping people feel comfortable, and finding the small improvement that makes a process easier to follow. Whether I’m welcoming a guest, training a coworker, organizing supplies, or troubleshooting technology, I bring patience, curiosity, and follow-through.
01
Be genuinely helpful.
The best kind of impact often feels simple and human.
02
Stay curious.
There is always another angle, question, or better way.
03
Do the next thing well.
Progress is usually a collection of thoughtful small steps.
Professional impact
Useful work.
Human results.
I do my best work where service, organization, and steady follow-through meet.
Guest experience
Resolve concerns calmly, verify order accuracy, and help every interaction feel welcoming and cared for.
Team support
Train front-of-house coworkers on hospitality, accuracy, efficiency, and the standards that keep service consistent.
Daily systems
Support ordering, inventory rotation, opening and closing routines, and clearer procedures that reduce confusion.
Event readiness
Help prepare and operate the food trailer while protecting product quality, cleanliness, and service standards.
Experience
Places that
shaped me.
From the front counter to hands-on tech support, I bring steady follow-through, practical problem-solving, and care for the people relying on me.
2026 — Now
Gogo’s Cinnamon Rolls · Old Fort, NC
Front of House Manager
Lead front-counter service, train team members, coordinate ordering and inventory, and help keep busy shop and food-trailer days organized.
2022 — 2026
Gogo’s Cinnamon Rolls · Old Fort, NC
Baker’s Assistant
Helped develop new flavors, delivered attentive counter service, supported baking, and improved daily organization as the bakery grew.
Summer 2023
McDowell County Schools Technology Department
Assistant Tech Support Intern
Provided hands-on hardware, software, and connectivity support while helping staff and students resolve everyday technology problems.
Selected work
Problems met.
Progress made.
A closer look at how I approach service, organization, technology, and client work.
Education
Two sides of technology.
I studied web administration and design alongside software and web development, graduating with honors in both programs.
2024McDowell Tech Community College
Associate of Science in IT
Web Administration & Design, Honors
2024McDowell Tech Community College
Associate of Science in IT
Software & Web Development, Honors
2023McDowell Academy for Innovation
High School Diploma
Adobe Illustrator certification earned in 2023
Skills
Things I bring to the table.
Leadership & operations
- Team training & coaching
- Inventory & vendor ordering
- FIFO rotation
- Opening & closing
- Event operations
- POS systems
Customer & quality
- Guest service
- Issue resolution
- Product quality
- Health & sanitation
- Baking support
- Continuous improvement
Technology & web
- Hardware & software diagnostics
- Network support
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- HTML/CSS
- WordPress, Shopify & Wix
Google WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeCanvaAdobe DreamweaverHTML / CSSWordPressShopifyWix
Let’s connect
Let’s make something
good happen.
I’m always happy to meet good people, hear a new idea, or talk through something worth improving.
Old Fort, North Carolina · Available by email