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Ainsley Allen

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Decisive, inspirational, and highly adaptable professional with expertise in leadership and ingenuity through the improvement of business operations by creating efficient productivity processes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

CO Sushi Durham
Durham, North Carolina
11.2023 - 12.2025
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize loss.
  • Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in operations.
  • Collaborated with management on strategic initiatives for business growth and development.
  • Coordinated all locations' recipes and ensured management achieved set goals.

Assistant General Manager

Kokyu
Durham, NC
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supported financial planning and budgeting to ensure alignment with business goals and strategies.
  • Led team meetings to resolve challenges and enhance communication.
  • Developed training manuals and SOP checklists to standardize procedures.
  • Created innovative recipes and menu specials to enhance dining experience.
  • Developed customer service protocols to improve guest satisfaction and loyalty.

General Manager

GRK Fresh
Manhattan, NY
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Created a waste management program.
  • Coordinated with sister stores to cater to events and venues.
  • Trained and developed staff into leadership roles.
  • Raised Review score by over .5 stars.

Area Operations Manager

Go Ramen Go Life
Long Island City, NY
03.2013 - 10.2018

Directed daily operations to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction.

  • Ensured compliance with all government regulations related to area operations activities.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
  • Developed standard operating procedures to improve consistency in operations.

Assistant General Manager

Red Phone Booth
Durham, North Carolina
03.2026 - Current
  • Assisted in the creation and implementation of the budget
  • Created S.O.Ps for all staff roles.
  • Establish Vendor connections
  • Created order and Inventory Guides
  • Built mutually beneficial relationships with guests for the brand and beyond.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Enviormental Science

Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
05-2016

Skills

  • Financial planning
  • Performance metrics
  • Strategic planning
  • Human resources
  • Brand promotion
  • Operations management
  • Operations oversight
  • Payroll administration

Certification

  • Serve Safe Manager

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Red Phone Booth
03.2026 - Current

Area Manager

CO Sushi Durham
11.2023 - 12.2025

Assistant General Manager

Kokyu
10.2022 - 10.2023

General Manager

GRK Fresh
11.2018 - 06.2020

Area Operations Manager

Go Ramen Go Life
03.2013 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Enviormental Science

Brooklyn College
Ainsley Allen