Christopher Ruzat
Nashville,TN
Summary
Driven professional with proven success at First Data, excelling in business management and team leadership. Skilled in strategic planning and financial management, consistently surpassing sales targets by 20%. Adept at fostering collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency to support sustainable business growth.
After First Data I purchased my first business, being a restaurant where I was able to showcase what I feel are my strengths in building a very successful, popular and profitable neighborhood restaurant. I used my sales skills and creative thinking in overhauling the menu and the restaurant itself which increased sales almost 300% in my first year as owner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Pizza Fusion Restaurant
Weston, FL
10.2017 - 02.2024
- Handled All the Day to Day Operations from Staffing, vendors, scheduling, landlord issues, payroll and other duties
- Managed daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and service consistency.
- Established strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms to improve cost-effectiveness of supplies.
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
- Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
Office Manager /Senior Sales Executive
First Data
Miami, FL
04.2008 - 06.2016
- Coordinated communication between departments, facilitating collaboration and improving project execution timelines.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
- Exceeded sales targets through effective planning and goal setting.
- Led training sessions for new sales representatives, enhancing team expertise and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL06-2008
Skills
- Business management and development
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Excellent Customer service
- Goal Oriented
- Efficient
- Leadership
- Staff management
- Reliable
- Professional
- The Hardest Worker in the room
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Pizza Fusion Restaurant
10.2017 - 02.2024
Office Manager /Senior Sales Executive
First Data
04.2008 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida State University