Cynthia Meinecke
Waterville,KS
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Unit General Manager
Victra/Verizon
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Building, developing, and mentoring sales team.
- Enhanced employee productivity through continuous training, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Conducted regular audits of operational processes to identify areas for improvement or potential compliance risks.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Stayed up to date with new sales promotions and ensuring they are providing guests with a complete solution to meet their current and future needs.
- Led operational efficiency across multiple locations, enhancing customer service and team performance.
- Developed strategic initiatives to drive sales growth and improve overall profitability.
- Oversaw training programs to enhance employee skills and promote career advancement within teams.
- Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Analyzed market trends to adjust business strategies and maintain competitive positioning.
- Fostered strong partnerships with corporate stakeholders, aligning local operations with company objectives.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster talent development.
- Streamlined operational processes through continuous improvement methodologies, increasing productivity across units.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable contracts, reducing supply costs for the organization.
- Improved brand reputation by addressing customer concerns promptly, resulting in an increased number of positive reviews online.
- Optimized scheduling practices to maximize labor efficiency while maintaining high-quality customer service standards at each location.
- Reduced expenses and increased profits by optimizing resource allocation across multiple units.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure workplace environment for employees and customers alike.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives that improved overall organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated with human resources to recruit, hire, and train high-performing team members for each unit location.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels at each location.
- Created a positive work culture by fostering open communication channels between staff members and management personnel alike.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities, ensuring a clean and inviting environment for both employees and customers across all units.
Grant Writer, Donor Manager, & Accounts Manager
KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc
06.2021 - 03.2023
- In charge of all accounts receivable and payable, Donor Management systems, budgeting, grant writing, and all daily activities associated with financial accounts and tasks.
- Developed grant proposals aligning with organizational mission and goals.
- Researched funding opportunities to support program expansion and sustainability.
- Collaborated with team members to gather necessary data for proposal submissions.
- Ensured compliance with grant requirements and regulations throughout application process.
- Reviewed and edited proposals for clarity, coherence, and impact before submission.
- Established relationships with funding agencies to enhance future grant opportunities.
- Analyzed feedback from funders to improve future grant writing strategies and outcomes.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Optimized use of grant funds, conducting regular budget reviews and adjustments to ensure maximum benefit to programs and adherence to funder expectations.
- Led financial planning and analysis initiatives to optimize resource allocation.
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Streamlined account reconciliation procedures, enhancing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Implemented financial reporting systems that improved data accessibility and decision-making efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to align financial objectives with operational priorities.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payment processing and collection efforts.
- Processed payroll for employees and reported payroll taxes for organization.
- Developed annual and multi-year budgets to meet organizational needs.
- Processed vendor payments, invoices and account statements.
- Optimized cash flow management, leading to improved liquidity for the organization.
Store Manager/Regional Trainer
Dollar General
05.2014 - 08.2021
- In charge of ensuring customer service satisfaction, client/vendor relations, management duties for a team of up to 10 people daily. Training new Store Managers for our District and I am currently working towards my development for District Management.
- Some basic tasks were
- Daily Planning
- Overseeing opening and closing procedures
- Administer policies and Procedures
- Conducting monthly safety meetings
- Maintaining and training all compliances
- Supervise and train our store team
- Conducting weekly productivity and safe stocking procedures
- Asset protection
- Sales Management
- Budgeting Payroll and Scheduling
- Supplies and Ordering
- Recruiting, Hiring Process, and case management
- Cash flow and Banking
- Stock Freight
- Answering phones
- Delegating all operational tasks.
- Was able to take this store from the bottom 100 in the company to the top 5 out of over 16,000 stores. Shrink was a major opportunity within this location when I started. The first year we decreased it by half and the second year within the goal. Was kept at under a third of the optimized goal.
Owner
Cindy Lou's LLC
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Responsible for all day to day operations for the restaurant/grill/bar.
- Banking
- Payroll
- Taxes
- Hiring
- Inventory
- Supplies
- Scheduling
- Client/vendor relations
- Event Planning
- Training, planning, and delegating
- Cooking
- Bartending
- Waitressing
- Cleaning
- Sold Business in divorce
Office Administrator
Herrs Trucking LLC
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Responsible for operations of one Truck and Trailer
- All interstate licensing requirements
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Prepared load schedules
- Monitored logs and accuracy of
- Worked closely with several load brokers at a time 24/7
- Prepared and filed all Quarterly fuel tax
- Kept accurate and detailed logs required by state and federal
- Answered phones
- Handled all DOT office inspections and maintained all books as needed
- I managed all clerical duties that applied until my husband bought his truck in 2010 then continued the same as stated until he sold his business in 2012
- Add location
Co-manager
Jacks Food Market/Diecks Catering- Co
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Responsible for all Deli and Catering food Preparation, sales Ad preparation, and execution, inventory, cashier, and helped in all other areas where needed.
- Left to open my own business
Bar Manager/Cook/Bartender
American Legion
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Responsible for all day-to-day operations
- Staffing, Training, and scheduling
- Special Event Planning and Preparation
- Manage Inventory and Ordering.
- Ensure Customer Service Satisfaction
- Client/Vendor Relations
- I doubled sales by updating a drink inventory and menu, set up and programmed computerized register to price and individualize each drink, set up a portioned dispenser for the alcohol to eliminate over pouring and shrink.
- Co-Managed for five years when I took a job at Jack’s Grocery Store/Catering. The hours were 8am-5pm and minimal weekends, so I had more time with my family. I continued to work as a Bartender periodically when short staffed.
Education
Basic Computers -
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS05.2011
High school diploma - undefined
Highland Community College
01.2002
Skills
- Operations management
- Sales growth
- Staff development
- Employee engagement
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem resolution
- Customer relations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Hiring and training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Onboarding and orientation
- Financial management
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Multi-Unit General Manager
Victra/Verizon
07.2022 - 12.2025
Grant Writer, Donor Manager, & Accounts Manager
KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc
06.2021 - 03.2023
Store Manager/Regional Trainer
Dollar General
05.2014 - 08.2021
Owner
Cindy Lou's LLC
03.2010 - 05.2013
Office Administrator
Herrs Trucking LLC
01.2007 - 01.2012
Co-manager
Jacks Food Market/Diecks Catering- Co
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bar Manager/Cook/Bartender
American Legion
01.2002 - 01.2010
High school diploma - undefined
Highland Community College
Basic Computers -
Cloud County Community College
Personal Information
- Driving License: Yes
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US
Operating Systems and Software
Windows
iOSiPadOS
Android
Microsoft 365
Outlook
ADP
Workday
Power BI
Omni
Quickbooks
Chrome
Safari
Adobe
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Salesforce
MatchMaker