Craig Frisinger
Los Alamitos,CA
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur with extensive experience in business operations and marketing strategy, notably at Fronk's Restaurant & Sports Bar. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales growth through innovative campaigns. Skilled in finance management, commercial real estate negotiations, and relationship building, consistently achieving profitability and expanding market reach.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Fronk's Restaurant & Sports Bar
09.2019 - 06.2025
- Implemented a new operational strategy to enhance customer satisfaction and entertainment. Managed day to day business operations
- To increase brand awareness, enhanced daily marketing strategies using social media, email and text message marketing.
- Organized and promoted weekly special events to increase customer base and drive sales growth.
- Analyzed financial reports to improve profitability, identify trends, managed cost of goods, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and entertainment.
Real Estate Agent, Residential and Commercial
Century 21 Action, Berkshire Hathaway, & NationWide Commercial
10.2002 - 12.2020
- Cultivated client relationships to build customer base that supports referrals needed to survive a highly competitive industry.
- Developed marketing strategies over the years transitioning from newspaper to social media.
- Mentored agents, sharing best prospecting methods, negotiate contracts, financing options, and time management.
Owner/Operator
The Bryan Drive Thru
04.1993 - 09.2001
- This Convenience Store was my very first business and was one of my accounts when I was with Pepsi. I had also worked at a similar business during High School and a couple years after. Employed a staff of 12.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed business plan, maximized revenue by identifying new market opportunities such as a Fresh Meat Counter and Cigar Shop.
- Purchased all goods sold, Payroll, Bookkeeping, Marketing using news paper and some radio.
Owner/Operator
JB Shakers / Club Jammers
08.1994 - 03.2001
- Managed day-to-day business operations. Sports Bar, Restaurant and Night Club, the facility was 12,000 SF with a legal sitting capacity of 1900 and had a staff of 65.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies using newspaper and radio, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base for over a 3 state area.
- Organized weekly events such as live bands, DJs, karaoke. banquet room, 28 teams Summer Beach Volley Ball League, 2 "Parking Lot Parties" with over 7000 in attendance.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends do to weather conditions or seasons, improve profitability, manage cost of goods, and negotiate contracts.
Sales /Delivery Driver
PepsiCo
04.1982 - 05.1993
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction. Before Super Stores there were Supermarkets. No bulk deliveries we made 100% commission, had a set route, unloaded product, built displays, signage, booked adds and CMA yearly contracts
- Monitored inventory levels during deliveries to communicate restocking needs effectively.
- Class C then A classification safe driving record with no accidents for 11 years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Defiance High School
Defiance, OH06-1979
Skills
- Marketing campaign and Social Media experience
- Business planning
- Business operations management
- Sales strategy development
- Finance management
- Inventory management
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Fronk's Restaurant & Sports Bar
09.2019 - 06.2025
Real Estate Agent, Residential and Commercial
Century 21 Action, Berkshire Hathaway, & NationWide Commercial
10.2002 - 12.2020
Owner/Operator
JB Shakers / Club Jammers
08.1994 - 03.2001
Owner/Operator
The Bryan Drive Thru
04.1993 - 09.2001
Sales /Delivery Driver
PepsiCo
04.1982 - 05.1993
High School Diploma -
Defiance High School