CASIMIRO SALINAS
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record in driving business growth, enhancing team performance, and delivering exceptional customer service. Expertise in P&L management and staff motivation, fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Sonic Drive In
Laredo, TX
10.2010 - Current
- Circle of Excellence recipient 2024 and 2025
- Serve Safe Proctor certified
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure exemplary customer service and operational efficiency.
- Managed staff scheduling, optimizing labor costs while maintaining service standards.
- Implemented training programs to enhance team performance and improve employee retention.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to boost sales and brand visibility in the community.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends, control costs, and drive profitability improvements.
- Fostered a positive work culture through regular feedback, recognition programs, and team-building activities.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste while ensuring product availability for customers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed a diverse team of employees, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
General Manager
Jack in the Box
Laredo, TX
05.2002 - 10.2010
- Certified Training Restaurant
- Represented Area at Regional Council
- Multi-unit Manager
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules
- Managed a diverse team of employees, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance, satisfied budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
Manager
Cici's Pizza
Laredo, TX
06.2000 - 05.2002
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and quality in service delivery.
- Implemented training programs for staff, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained inventory management systems to optimize supply chain processes.
- Analyzed sales data to create actionable strategies that improved profitability and customer engagement.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution among team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
General Manager
Long John Silver's
Laredo, TX
09.1987 - 06.2000
- Selected for Top Gun training
- Selected for New Store Opening Team
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure exemplary customer service and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and maintain product quality standards.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Education
Political Science
Pan American University
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Team player
- Consistently meet goals
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Training and coaching
- Customer relations
- Employee scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- P&L management
- Staff Motivation
Accomplishments
Over the span of my career I have had many accomplishments and accolades that I am proud of. Most notably is seeing how many trainees of mine have gone on and achieved successful careers of their own. Another accomplishment worth mentioning is after all these years in this industry, I still enjoy and perform my duties to the level that my team and I achieved Circle of Excellence awarded to the top ten percent of our company for the years of 2024 and 2025.
Certification
- Servsafe Proctor, ServSafe - 2019
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Manager
Sonic Drive In
10.2010 - Current
General Manager
Jack in the Box
05.2002 - 10.2010
Manager
Cici's Pizza
06.2000 - 05.2002
General Manager
Long John Silver's
09.1987 - 06.2000
Political Science
Pan American University