Hi, I’m
Annie Esguerra
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Self-motivated and open-minded individual with background in business development, customer service and team building. Possesses entrepreneurial spirit, deep understanding of market trends, and keen eye for growth opportunities. Passion for life-long learning, teaching and mentoring.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
The Blossom Companies
Co-founder
04.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Oversee all legal and financial aspects of the business
- Secure lucrative partnerships by establishing strong relationships with key industry players
- Negotiate contracts with vendors; oversee all purchasing for the business
- Network with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts
- Negotiate lease agreements with Landlords
- Forecast sales projections and manage budgets accordingly
- Work directly with store-level restaurant managers to ensure operational excellence
- Compile KPI reports using analytics for weekly review and consult with store managers
- Provide continued coaching and leadership training to store managers
- Oversee Project/Construction Management relating to expansion projects (i.e., from brand development to site selection, lease negotiations, budget management, design, licensing and permitting, etc).
University Of California, Los Angeles
Program Manager
08.2009 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Acted as a liaison between the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) Continuing Medical Education department and UCLA physicians and medical directors
- Responsible for planning and implementation of DGSOM Continuing Medical Education programs
- Worked in collaboration with renowned UCLA physicians, guest speakers and their teams to ensure successful program outcomes and client satisfaction
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes
- Managed and supervised program administrative and financial activities, complying with policies and regulations
- Responsible for raising capital, including grant submissions and securing sponsorships and donations
- Managed program marketing campaigns, venue selection, budgets, operations and logistics, needs assessments and outcomes
- Negotiated contracts with venues and service vendors; fostered strong relationships with hotel venues, A/V companies, catering companies and marketing partners
- Recruited and trained program assistants and interns.
University of California, Los Angeles
Assistant to the Assistant Dean
08.2006 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Provided administrative support to the Assistant Dean, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and spreadsheets
- Acted as a liaison between the Assistant Dean and internal/external contacts
- Assisted with grant writing and submissions
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events
- Drafted detailed agendas and minutes of meetings
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity
- Researched and compiled data for reports and presentations
- Arranged and coordinated travel plans and itineraries for Assistant Dean, visiting faculty and guest speakers
Education
University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science from Biology
06.2009
Skills
- Strong leadership, time management, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented and data-driven
- Highly motivated, proactive and adaptable with ownership mindset
- Strong administrative and supervisory skills
- Ability to work independently and in team settings; strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
- Background in small business operations and organizational development
- Project and team management experience
- Performance benchmarking
- Sales growth through marketing and advertising
- Proficient in various software/systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Dropbox, point of sale systems (Square, Toast), accounting software (R365, Quickbooks), scheduling software (7shifts, HotSchedules), payroll software (RunADP, Insperity), design software (Canva, Adobe Lightroom), and project management software (Mondaycom, Slack, Google Workspace)
References
- Joe Spinelli, President, Restaurant Consultants, Inc., 410-827-9002, restconsultants@mac.com
- David Cartano, Of Counsel, Clark Hill LLP, 213-617-6122, dcartano@clarkhill.com
- R.D. Van Scoy, SMB Operations Team Lead, Synergy Management, rdvanscoy@synergy-management.net
- Chris Ha, Founder & CEO, Bullsai, 916-821-4352, chris.ha@bullsai.com
Hobbies and Interests
Spending time with my family, reading, listening to podcasts, music, art, going on walks, cooking with my kids, meditation, traveling, experiencing new foods, love for learning, teaching and self-development
Timeline
Co-founder
The Blossom Companies
04.2017 - Current
Program Manager
University Of California, Los Angeles
08.2009 - 09.2013
Assistant to the Assistant Dean
University of California, Los Angeles
08.2006 - 06.2009
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science from Biology