Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting, and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Shopper
Self Employeed
Mansfield, OH
10.2018 - Current
Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Consulted with customers on food selections and custom order requests.
Loaded and unloaded orders at customer's homes or locations.
Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
Picked quality and accurate items for 7-10 daily customer orders
Business Consultant /General Manager
Adrenaline Monkey
Cleveland, OH
12.2018 - 03.2019
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Streamlined operations by delivering recommendations for knowledge-base processes and procedures.
Devised strategies to improve organization efficiency and optimize group management.
Offered expertise on employee and business development plans to enhance implementation and routine oversight.
Led corrective action plans, procedure development, staff performance reviews and training programs.
Overseen over 50 employees, fired underperforming management team and hired new management team in first 3 weeks.
Director of Operations
Carousel Works
Mansfield, OH
08.2017 - 12.2018
Reviewed company’s strategic plans and developed departmental goals and standards to support that vision.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships.
Generated and developed leads to acquire new clients.
Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.
Delivered customized and effective solutions to clients that met unique demands.
Worked directly with clients, management, and departments to achieve product completion.
Managed over 10 projects and accounts per year
General Manager
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
Columbus, OH
03.2016 - 07.2017
Oversaw all departments, including Food and Beverage and Amusements for $5.5 million annual revenue-producing restaurant, gaming, and merchandise establishment.
Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product, service or accounting areas.
Exceeded company objectives with positive profits.
Maintained project quality with hands-on management style.
Developed and rolled out new policies.
Ensured that each guest's experience was positive, memorable and consistent.
Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
Incorporated suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales.
Assistant General Manager
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
Columubus, OH & Providence, RI
05.2013 - 03.2016
Handled cash in accurate manner and prepared deposits.
Completed inventory purchases and oversaw restocking.
Managed all department schedules with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
Developed and rolled out new policies.
Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives that were used to promote facility to public.
Ensured that each guest's experience was positive, memorable and consistent.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product, service or accounting areas.
Managed P&L each month for all departments in facility increasing profits over 12% year over year.
2015 Store of the year
Senior Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
07.2012 - 05.2013
Monitored and controlled inventory, encompassing daily production, workflow and distribution.
Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and transport carriers.
Evaluated hiring, firing and promotions requests.
Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors.
Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving integrity and security of data, reports and access.
Area Opertions Manager
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
05.2011 - 07.2012
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
High School Diploma - undefined
Madison Comprehensive High School
Mansfield, OH
2001
Skills
Operations analysis
Account management
Operations management
Microsoft Office Suite
Forecasting and planning
Inventory management
Shipping and receiving background
Ordering and invoicing
Employee training
Event management
Sales proficiency
Customer Relations
Timeline
Business Consultant /General Manager
Adrenaline Monkey
12.2018 - 03.2019
Personal Shopper
Self Employeed
10.2018 - Current
Director of Operations
Carousel Works
08.2017 - 12.2018
General Manager
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
03.2016 - 07.2017
Assistant General Manager
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
05.2013 - 03.2016
Senior Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
07.2012 - 05.2013
Area Opertions Manager
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
05.2011 - 07.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education