Amir Olajuwon
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Driven, Result Practical and hands-on Restaurant Manager adept at successfully and effectively interacting with customers and employees. Excellent project management abilities demonstrated by career history of on-schedule and on-budget completed projects. Particular experience in restaurant start-up and base-built projects. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Engineering Project Manager
WWPS/Intel
Chandler
04.2021 - Current
- Manage 10 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and sub-consultants on projects with budgets up to $500 million.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
Restaurant Owner
Stacy's Smoke House Barbecue
Arizona
05.2015 - 06.2019
- Launched successful promotional campaigns to boost visibility in the local community, increasing brand awareness among potential customers.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 25 employees.
- Streamlined back-of-house processes for improved kitchen efficiency, resulting in faster order preparation times without compromising quality standards.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Led restructuring of restaurant menu and interior design, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and profits.
- Effectively managed payroll responsibilities while adhering to budgetary constraints, promoting cost-effective staffing practices across all shifts.
Education
Engineering -
Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Engineering Science
Argosy University
05.2005
Skills
- Scheduling and Planning
- Budget coordination
- Cost Estimation
- Performance Improvements
Certification
- OTB Licensed Owner, Stacy's BBQ - 2016-2019
- Food Safety Manager, Stacy's BBQ - 2010-2019
- Title 4 Manager Cert, Stacy's BBQ - 2013-2019
- AZ Series 12 Liquor permit, Stacy's - 2013-2019
- AZ Series 6 Liquor license, Stacy's - 2013-2019
Timeline
Chemical Engineering Project Manager
WWPS/Intel
04.2021 - Current
Restaurant Owner
Stacy's Smoke House Barbecue
05.2015 - 06.2019
Engineering -
Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Science
Argosy University