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Carlos Diaz

Stamford,CT

Summary

Father of two boys and an avid chess player. Dynamic individual with experience in service industry operations management and B2B marketing. Proven track record in exceeding sales targets and executing successful marketing campaigns. Skilled in market analysis and strategic planning. Strong leadership and customer service orientation, honed through roles as Dispatcher and Operations Analyst. Seeking a challenging role to drive growth in the service industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Zstrict
08.2023 - Current
  • Key Initiatives and Achievements (August 2023 - Present):
  • POS System Upgrade:
  • Implemented a new Point of Sale (POS) system to accommodate increased traffic and streamline payment processes, enhancing customer experience.
  • Non-Profit Partnerships:
  • Established partnerships with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, such as Star Inc., to host their physical programming at our facility, fostering community engagement.
  • Dessert Partnership:
  • Formed a strategic partnership with Dimare Bakery to enhance dessert offerings, resulting in a new menu and improved pricing structure.
  • Chelsea Piers Collaboration:
  • Initiated and facilitated collaborations with Chelsea Piers, leading to member day events, B2B referrals, and various marketing opportunities (HALO, Card Fair).
  • Event Menu Revamp:
  • Led the revamp of event menus to align with current trends, updating packages and overhauling the website for improved presentation.
  • NBC Sports Partnership:
  • Initiated a partnership with NBC Sports, directing personnel to our facility and negotiating member pricing for Olympics-related activities.
  • CRM Integration:
  • Onboarded data into HubSpot CRM, developing a comprehensive client and company contact list for streamlined communication.
  • Regripping Service:
  • Collaborated with Pro Gary Murphy to introduce a regripping service, enhancing customer satisfaction and experience.
  • Marketing Design:
  • Designed marketing materials for events using Canva, contributing to promotional efforts and enhancing event concepts on social media.
  • City Government Relationship:
  • Established a relationship with city government officials, including arranging a visit by the mayor to promote a city initiative at our facility, enhancing community visibility.
  • Corporate and Birthday Event Sales:
  • Successfully sold multiple corporate events and birthday parties through proactive sales initiatives, expanding our client base and revenue.

Chess Instructor

Pawn2King
01.2023 - Current

As a chess teacher, I create an engaging learning environment, breaking down complex concepts into simple lessons. I analyze my students' games, offering personalized feedback to help them improve. My patience ensures that each student learns at their own pace, and I strive to make chess enjoyable, inspiring a genuine love for the game.

Performance Operations Manager

Point Pickup
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Director of Operations and Analytics | 02/2022 - 01/2023:
  • Monitored logistics KPIs to assess operational efficiency.
  • Identified and addressed logistics bottlenecks for streamlined processes.
  • Collaborated on setting clear logistics objectives for teams.
  • Implemented strategies to optimize logistics performance.
  • Provided training to enhance logistics personnel skills.
  • Analyzed logistics data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Communicated logistics performance results to stakeholders to align with organizational goals.
  • Regional Manager | 03/2020 - 11/2020:
  • Trained and developed analysts to optimize processes.
  • Managed a consistent book of business for profitability and client satisfaction.
  • Conducted weekly meetings utilizing DOMO analytics for strategic insights.
  • Led performance reviews and provided feedback to enhance efficiency.
  • Directed region to surpass short and long-term goals and quotas.
  • Achieved over 90% on-time delivery satisfaction across 1,250 stores.
  • Operations Analyst | 07/2019 - 03/2020:
  • Conducted 120+ cold calls daily to expand sales pipeline.
  • Qualified leads and managed prospect lists.
  • Supported delivery operations to ensure timely completion.
  • Provided daily analytical reports to Regional Manager and senior management.
  • Tracked and analyzed operational issues to exceed performance goals.
  • Advised on operational policies to enhance customer service.
  • Introduced new methods, increasing daily operational efficiency by 20%.

Barista

Starbucks
02.2018 - 10.2018

Education

Real Estate License - Real Estate

Real Estate University
Norwalk, CT
01.2026

Skills

  • Customer Service Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • B2B Marketing Strategy
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Management
  • Operations Management
  • Team leadership expertise
  • Employee Relations
  • Sales Techniques
  • Business Development
  • Customer Retention
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective leader

Quote

Pawn endings are to chess what putting is to golf. - Cecil Purdy

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Zstrict
08.2023 - Current

Chess Instructor

Pawn2King
01.2023 - Current

Performance Operations Manager

Point Pickup
01.2019 - 01.2023

Barista

Starbucks
02.2018 - 10.2018

Real Estate License - Real Estate

Real Estate University
Carlos Diaz