Adrianna Mendel
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Retail manager with extensive experience in grocery and liquor sectors, leading a team of 74 associates. Achieved average annual sales revenue of $15 million through strategic operations and superior customer service. Skilled in sales data analysis to drive revenue growth and improve team performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Aldi Corp.
Northlake
09.2022 - Current
- Directed Aldi store operations to achieve company growth objectives, optimizing sales and managing expenses.
- Managed daily operations to ensure store efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised team members, providing training and support for optimal performance.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring stock levels met demand and minimized waste.
Manager
Sweet Shack
Norridge
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw all aspects of Bubble Waffle Cafe to ensure optimal service and product quality.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow in a busy bakery environment.
- Trained and mentored staff on food safety and sanitation practices consistently.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock of ingredients and supplies efficiently.
General Manager
Ada's Market
River Grove, USA
03.2003 - 09.2021
- Launched and managed supermarket with 25 employees, achieving average sales revenue of 2.6 million.
- Created deli production line, reducing reliance on outsourced products.
- Analyzed sales data including profit & loss statement to increase sales revenue by 15%.
- Designed and executed seasonal product offerings and floor set, driving sales growth.
- Facilitated recruitment and established training procedures to ensure staff were well-prepared for their roles.
- Documented payroll data and identified errors to uphold accuracy in employee payment processes.
- Administered paycheck preparation and issuance to guarantee employees received accurate compensation.
General Manager
Ada's Market
Chicago
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Launched and operated supermarkets generating average sales revenue of 2.2 million.
- Founded Inteligencia Coffee Shop, offering fresh homemade breakfast options to customers.
- Oversaw 54 employees, coordinating scheduling, training, and payroll processes.
- Reconcile banking accounts and balancing business accounts.
- Excellent knowledge of collection, billing and claim procedures.
Designer
Ada's Flowers
Chicago
05.1999 - 03.2003
- Designed, arranged floral centerpieces and Supervised setting and decorating for the O'Hare Hilton Banquets and Corporate meetings.
- Planned and designed flowers centerpieces for weddings, funerals and corporate meetings as well as various O'hare Airlines counters.
Account Receivable Specialist
O'hare Hilton
Chicago
10.1998 - 05.1999
- Posted Airline Vouchers for Billing Purposes.
- Posted Business charges for Corporate meetings and prepared final bills.
- Posted receipts from cash transactions and additional hotel charges.
- Dailey balanced a $100k vault and distributed cash to other departments.
- Analyzed credit card chargebacks and contacted clients and resolved billing issues.
Receptionist
O'hare Hilton
Chicago
05.1996 - 10.1998
- Assisted guests with check-in, answered questions and provided assistance.
- Handled hundreds of dollars in cash, reconciled cash drawers at the end of shift.
- Contributed to office manager such as reconciling night receipts and answering telephone as well as handling cash.
Education
Hotel & Restaurant Management - Business Administration, Hotel & Restaurant Management
Roosevelt University
Chicago01-1999
Business Major -
Jones Metropolitan College Prep
Chicago06-1996
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Customer service excellence
- Client management
- Staff training and development
- Complex problem solving
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Presentation skills
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Payroll and tax filing
- Typing speed of 100 WPM
References
- Patrycja Kaluzynska, Ald District Manager, 773-558-1073
- Scot Castallaneta, Northshore Bistro, 312-282-5253, scot@skintriks.com
Languages
- Polish
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Polish, Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Store Manager
Aldi Corp.
09.2022 - Current
Manager
Sweet Shack
10.2021 - 06.2022
General Manager
Ada's Market
05.2015 - 03.2018
General Manager
Ada's Market
03.2003 - 09.2021
Designer
Ada's Flowers
05.1999 - 03.2003
Account Receivable Specialist
O'hare Hilton
10.1998 - 05.1999
Receptionist
O'hare Hilton
05.1996 - 10.1998
Hotel & Restaurant Management - Business Administration, Hotel & Restaurant Management
Roosevelt University
Business Major -
Jones Metropolitan College Prep