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Cody Freed

Denver,USA

Summary

Manager with 10 years of experience driving strategic initiatives and operational efficiency in the hospitality and winery/brewery industries. Demonstrates expertise in team leadership, budget management, and customer engagement, consistently fostering innovation and growth. Passionate about leveraging skills in event coordination and sales strategy to elevate organizational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

GENERAL MANAGER

Infinite Monkey Theorem
07.2019 - Current
  • Hired to take on a plethora of responsibilities to ensure our success in this ever-changing landscape of hospitality
  • Oversee daily operations at a top Denver winery & taproom, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborated with our CEO to establish budgets for our company as a whole
  • This includes all marketing and advertisement costs, social media expenditures, and wine production evaluation and costs
  • Implement promotional activities with our PR team, driving increased sales
  • Expertly managed all event coordination, working hand in hand with customers planning large venue details
  • Spearhead strategic initiatives to elevate winery operations, fostering innovation in customer experience and driving substantial growth in foot traffic and revenue
  • Partner with winemakers to enhance team knowledge, translating intricate production insights into compelling customer experiences and improved sales strategies
  • Supervised and managed a team of over 60 employees, ensuring efficient operations and high staff morale

MANAGER

Vine Street Pub & Brewery
04.2014 - 07.2019
  • Managed daily operations and coordinated special events, ensuring high standards at one of Denver's busiest breweries
  • Partnered with brewers to enhance product knowledge, facilitating effective communication with team and customers
  • Orchestrated seamless front and back-of-house operations
  • Analyzed daily, weekly, and yearly sales trends, implementing strategic improvements to drive business growth
  • Collaborated with management on optimizing business methods
  • Elevated customer experience in high-traffic environment, balancing efficient service with product expertise
  • Contributed to sustained business success through proactive management

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
05.2011

Skills

  • Sales Trends
  • Staff Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Promotions
  • Budget Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales Strategy
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Customer Engagement

Timeline

GENERAL MANAGER

Infinite Monkey Theorem
07.2019 - Current

MANAGER

Vine Street Pub & Brewery
04.2014 - 07.2019

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING

Southern Illinois University
Cody Freed