Aaron Hooks
Dallas,TX
Summary
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in hospitality and operations management. Skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Hillstone Restaurant Group
01.2019 - Current
- Purchased and controlled inventory of restaurant operations supplies
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and representatives, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Lead Barista
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Utilized strong communication skills to foster a collaborative work environment among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and personalized beverage preparation.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase foot traffic during off-peak hours, contributing to higher overall revenue.
Accounting Intern
MedBridge
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted with end of month financial duties, bookkeeping, and tax preparation
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Gained hands-on experience with various accounting software programs such as QuickBooks, Excel, and Sage, enhancing overall efficiency in daily tasks.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Reviewed and paid vendor invoices monthly.
International Development Entrepreneur
Eaton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Started a clothing business with an entrepreneur in Port-de-Paix, Haiti
- Developed a detailed business plan and implemented it
- Travelled to Port-de-Paix in March of 2018 to work directly with business partner
Resident Assistant
Westmont College
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Facilitated academic, social, and personal of students at Westmont's campus
- Developed a sense of community amongst the students
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Business
WESTMONT COLLEGE
Santa Barbara, CA05.2019
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Data-driven decision-making
- Operations Planning
- Data Analytics
- Talent Development
- Budget Oversight
- Resource Allocation
Timeline
Senior Manager
Hillstone Restaurant Group
01.2019 - Current
Accounting Intern
MedBridge
01.2019 - 06.2019
International Development Entrepreneur
Eaton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
01.2018 - 12.2018
Lead Barista
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
01.2016 - 01.2020
Resident Assistant
Westmont College
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Business
WESTMONT COLLEGE
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