Andrew Bear
Sarasota,Florida
Summary
Service-centered, entrepreneurial, and hands-on Operations Leader with a 20-year track record of successfully driving operational excellence, maximizing profitability, and delivering optimal client service through strategic planning and effective project management from concept to execution. A driver of growth- oriented initiatives who can produce immediate contributions to business operations while building a customer- centered culture through mentoring and hands-on training via a combination of world-class service delivery, lean operating methods, renewed marketing directions, workflow optimization, workplace safety practices, and cost control.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR
Bear Logistics Services, LLC
09.2020 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
MANAGING PARTNER
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
07.2005 - 09.2020
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
- Increased revenue by 33% with successful promotional strategies and reductions in costs.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
- Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
- Scheduled 80 restaurant workers daily and filled in for shifts.
Education
Economics
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL2012
Skills
- Strategic Marketing
- Strategize Plans
- System Optimization
- Mission and Vision
- Operational Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Leadership and People Development
- Results Orientation
- Management Team Leadership
- People and Culture
Timeline
BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR
Bear Logistics Services, LLC
09.2020 - Current
MANAGING PARTNER
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
07.2005 - 09.2020
Economics
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
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