Business Owner/Operator
Mama Lotties Pizza / Cafe Beignet
Gulf Shores / Orange Beach / Perdido Key, AL
02.1997 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Spearheaded business-related aims to meet budgetary, safety, and planning initiatives.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.