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Alvin Samuelson

Alvin Samuelson

Owner Operator Retail
David City,NE

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated restaurant professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

ADS Food Enterprises Inc (Amigos/Kings)
07.2011 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.

Executive Manager

Growth Management Corporation (Amigos/Kings)
03.2001 - 06.2011
  • Built and deepened relationships with internal and external personnel to enhance client retention and growth plans.
  • Improved business profits through innovative cost containment and revenue generation techniques.
  • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Coordinated team schedules to keep shifts properly staffed during busy periods.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Spearheaded recruitment and hiring process and compiled training materials for new and existing team members.
  • Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
  • Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
  • Communicated with vendors and partners to negotiate contracts and resolve financial discrepancies.
  • Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs.
  • Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
  • Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
  • Acquired new customers through improved conversion techniques such as email follow-up messages.

Manager

Growth Management Corporation (Amigos/Kings)
04.1998 - 02.2001
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Assistant Manager

Growth Management Corporation (Amigos/Kings)
06.1994 - 03.1998
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kearney Catholic High School
Kearney, NE
05.1994

Skills

  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Risk and Mitigation Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Finance and Accounting Operations
  • Executive Leadership
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Operations Management
  • Capital Expenditure Planning
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Sales Oversight
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Systems Thinker

Timeline

Owner Operator

ADS Food Enterprises Inc (Amigos/Kings)
07.2011 - Current

Executive Manager

Growth Management Corporation (Amigos/Kings)
03.2001 - 06.2011

Manager

Growth Management Corporation (Amigos/Kings)
04.1998 - 02.2001

Assistant Manager

Growth Management Corporation (Amigos/Kings)
06.1994 - 03.1998

High School Diploma -

Kearney Catholic High School

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