Alex Adolphe
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced restaurant operations manager with a passion for finance and analytics seeking to transition to a financial analyst role. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, optimizing efficiencies, and analyzing complex financial data. Exceptional communication skills and expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. Committed to continuous learning and professional development. Excited to bring skills and experience to a dynamic organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Pappas Restaurants, Inc
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Deploy various strategies to achieve all financial objectives while providing excellent services to customers and maintaining profitability of restaurant
- Track daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Responsible for weekly forecasts of restaurant sales to align restaurant inventory with forecasted sales
- Manages labor hours to maximize restaurant profit without jeopardizing efficiency
- Lead and direct team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Develop, implement, and manage business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Develop systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Senior Kitchen Manager
Pappas Restaurants Inc.
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Enhance financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Create and deploy successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
- Manage staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Deliver in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Develop kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Financial Analyst Intern
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Took ownership of truTV's Research department's monthly forecast and analysis
- Consolidated all Turner Entertainment monthly forecast reports for Executive leadership
- Prepared truTV's President's review of forecast updates and pending opportunities & risks to help make business decisions
- Performed variance and sensitivity analyses, ad hoc analysis in Oracle Hyperion Reporting, Essbase, PeopleSoft
- Exposure to multiple broadcast networks; TBS, TNT, TCM, and truTV, which contribute to over $2.8B in annual revenue
- Forecasting for multiple business units inside truTV
- Assisted management on Executive Forecast Decks, Monthly Roll-forwards, Forecast Waterfall Charts, P&L's
- Gained exposure to multiple departments within truTV including Research, Production, Programming, Marketing, Creative Services & Business Affairs
- Monitored revenue, risk and capital allocations for financial transparency and balance.
- Reviewed statements with staff accountants to inform corporate and individual financial planning.
- Participated in conference calls and meetings and interacted with key leaders.
- Supervised accounts receivables and accounts payable for truTV.
Bar Operations Manager
Pappas Restaurants Inc.
Houston, TX
04.2014 - 11.2022
- Managed bar with annual sales of $1M+
- Consistently monitored LBW cost through depletion analysis to stay below 15% cost percentage
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Implemented new drink policies, reducing over-pouring by 5%.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX05.2020
Skills
- Forecasting
- MS Office Suite
- Data Research and Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Cost/Variance analysis
- Expense and Revenue Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Operational Leadership & Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Oral Communication
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Accounting Fundamentals, Corporate Finance Institute
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals, Corporate Finance Institute
- Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks, Corporate Finance Institute
- Excel Fundamentals - Formulas for Finance, Corporate Finance Institute
Timeline
Operations Manager
Pappas Restaurants, Inc
06.2022 - Current
Senior Kitchen Manager
Pappas Restaurants Inc.
06.2020 - 06.2022
Financial Analyst Intern
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bar Operations Manager
Pappas Restaurants Inc.
04.2014 - 11.2022
BBA - Finance
University of Houston - Downtown