Brian Marabanian
Oak Park,MI
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Great Escape Room
06.2023 - Current
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Seafood Team Leader
Whole Foods
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provides overall leadership to the seafood team
- Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned
- Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, corrective actions and separations.
Seafood Assistant Team Leader
Whole Foods
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned
- Leads and develops Team Members.
Seafood buyer
Whole Foods
01.2017 - 01.2018
- BUYER, replenishes and merchandises seafood products and participates in WFM programs for purchasing and promotions
- Monitors inventory control and replenishes product based upon WFM ordering standards
- Assists in organizing and developing promotional displays and maintaining OTS standard
Prepared Foods Team member
Whole Foods
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Supports the Prepared Foods Team Leader and Associate Team Leader(s) to ensure smooth operation of the Prepared Foods Team
- Support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.
Bakery Team member
Whole Foods
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversees and maintains compelling bakery, coffee, and juice displays
- Supports the Bakery Team Leader and Associate Team Leader(s) to ensure smooth operation of the Bakery Team
Education
Certificate in Radio Journalism -
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
Oakland Community College
Oakland County, MISkills
- Ability to Achieve Team oriented goals set by Leadership before deadlines
- Ability to Lead, Guide and Communicate with Team Members to accomplishing their daily and weekly tasks
- Effectively Communicates with Leadership in accomplishing Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly goals
- Workflow Planning
- Expense Control
- Distribution Management
- Operations Oversight
- Purchasing
- Inventory Control
- Consistently Meet Goals
Additional Information
I also have several years in the Restaurant Industry, working from dishwasher, expediter, waiter, bartender, prep cook
and assistant manager.
Max&Erma's
French Outpost
Union LK bar&grill
Agape Cafe
Chippewa Hotel
Timeline
General Manager
The Great Escape Room
06.2023 - Current
Seafood Team Leader
Whole Foods
01.2021 - 01.2023
Seafood Assistant Team Leader
Whole Foods
01.2019 - 01.2020
Seafood buyer
Whole Foods
01.2017 - 01.2018
Prepared Foods Team member
Whole Foods
03.2014 - 01.2016
Bakery Team member
Whole Foods
03.2011 - 01.2013
Certificate in Radio Journalism -
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
Oakland Community College
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