Confident training leader with demonstrated planning, organizational, and leadership abilities focused on CUSTOMER RETENTION. Highly effective at educating people at all different skill levels. Seek a similar role with ALL companies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager /Training Manager
Einstein Bagels
03.2002 - 06.2013
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
General Manager
Bruegger's Bagels
08.2000 - 03.2002
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
General Manager/Training Manager
Pizza Hut
02.1990 - 03.2000
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
Led daily, weekly, and monthly coaching, counseling, and feedback sessions.
Evaluated the success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Analyzed the effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 80 employees each year.
Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
General Manager
Le Peep Milwaukee WI
11.1984 - 12.1989
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
06.1982
No Degree - OFFICER STEWERT
NAVY MESSMANAGEMNT
San Diego, CA
06.1975
High School Diploma -
Oakfield High School
Oakfield, WI
12.1974
Skills
FMLA Knowledge
Course Development
Change Management
Staff Presentations
Customer Needs Assessments
Classroom Instruction
Time Management
POS Inventory System Operation
Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
Public Speaking
Budget Administration
Motivational Speaking
Customer Loyalty
Timeline
General Manager /Training Manager
Einstein Bagels
03.2002 - 06.2013
General Manager
Bruegger's Bagels
08.2000 - 03.2002
General Manager/Training Manager
Pizza Hut
02.1990 - 03.2000
General Manager
Le Peep Milwaukee WI
11.1984 - 12.1989
Associate of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management