Brian Spiegel
Grand Prairie,USA
Summary
Results-oriented professional bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management, and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager of Operations
Applebee's
Grapevine, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted needs assessments to identify skill gaps within the organization, leading to the development of targeted training initiatives
- Mentored and coached trainers on instructional techniques, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality training content.
- Monitored inventory levels regularly to optimize ordering.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with health regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff based on projected business volume, while optimizing labor costs.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs or repairs, minimizing downtime due to breakdowns.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as portion control and standardized recipes which reduces costs to under 1%
- Instituted regular team meetings to foster communication, address concerns, and implement process improvements within.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Assisted in preparing budgets for various departments within the organization.
- Developed lucrative relationships with clients to promote future business opportunities.
Operations Manager/Assistant Sales Manager
Pottery Barn
Elizabeth, NJ
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
Front Desk/ Financial Analyst Intern
Park2Go
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Verified identity documents for new customers before opening accounts in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted with preparing reports, presentations and other documents as requested by management staff.
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Performed basic bookkeeping tasks and issued invoices as needed.
- Assisted in budget preparation, tracking expenses against forecasts.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Penn Foster
Scranton, PA05-2027
Certificate - Certified Property Management
Penn Foster
Scranton, PA05-2025
High school or equivalent -
Perth amboy High school
Perth Amboy, NJ01.2014
Skills
- Marketing
- Forecasting
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office 365
- P&L
- Inventory control
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
- Customer service
- Technical aptitude
- Strong communication skills
- Realpage
- Onesite
- Knock CRM
- E- verify
- Microsoft teams
Languages
English, Expert
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Assistant General Manager of Operations
Applebee's
05.2024 - Current
Operations Manager/Assistant Sales Manager
Pottery Barn
10.2022 - 03.2024
Front Desk/ Financial Analyst Intern
Park2Go
01.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Business Management
Penn Foster
Certificate - Certified Property Management
Penn Foster
High school or equivalent -
Perth amboy High school
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