christopher Lewis
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 18 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS OWNER & OPERATOR
Crave Hotdogs & BBQ
Pflugerville, TX
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Successfully revitalized a struggling franchise location, achieving record-breaking sales within three months
- Implemented efficient operations, hired and trained a high-performing team, and expanded services with a food truck, adding substantial revenue
- Facilitated training for new franchise owners, contributing to the growth of the franchise network.
General Property Manager
Bigelow Managment
Los Colinas, TX
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed daily operations of a 336-unit HOA property. Maintaining order and quality of life for residents , Promote property value preservation
- Led a team of 15 staff, became a training hub for new general managers, and ensured tenant satisfaction and financial stability
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to enhance community safety.
- Coordinated maintenance, repair, and renovation activities in a timely manner.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as landscaping, security, janitorial.
- Conducted regular inspections of all properties to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Leases, Evictions and rent assistance
- Ensured that rental payments were collected on time and documented appropriately.
MANAGING PARTNER
Mimi's Café
Oklahoma & Arkansas
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Elevated four underperforming locations into the company's top 20 through effective management and cultural improvements
- Recruited and developed eight managers, fostering a high-performance environment
- Achieved significant sales growth and earned multiple awards for outstanding performance.
- Organized team-building activities to foster collaboration among the team
- Created innovative solutions that addressed operational challenges.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements and generated reports accordingly.
GENERAL MANAGER
Mimi's Café
Fort Worth
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Orchestrated daily operations, supervised a staff of 52, and optimized organizational efficiency through effective communication
- Maintained food quality and exceptional guest service while monitoring profit and loss.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
General Manager
300 Anaheim
05.2009 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Developed a dynamic team. Motivated, developed and coached team.
- High end catering from 100-1000 people
- increased revenue through, Food, Full Bar and events.
Skills
- Business Management
- Team Building
- Property Management
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Project Management
- Policy Development
- Inventory Control
- Hospitality Industry
- Profit & Loss
- Cross-Functional Teams
- MS Office
- Budgeting
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Entrepreneurship
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
BUSINESS OWNER & OPERATOR
Crave Hotdogs & BBQ
06.2022 - 10.2023
General Property Manager
Bigelow Managment
01.2018 - 06.2022
MANAGING PARTNER
Mimi's Café
09.2014 - 01.2018
GENERAL MANAGER
Mimi's Café
01.2013 - 09.2014
General Manager
300 Anaheim
05.2009 - 06.2013
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