Darrin Nowakowski
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Dynamic Director of Operations and District Manager with a track record of success in strategic district planning and operational efficiency. Known for enhancing customer experiences while optimizing financial resources, resulting in notable revenue growth. Strong leadership skills cultivate effective team dynamics, consistently achieving ambitious goals. Deep industry knowledge informs strategic decision-making to drive sustainable business success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Apex-Pizza
Denver, CO
12.2022 - Current
- Managed up to 9 locations, addressing each store's unique strengths and challenges.
- Managed multiple training stores that trained, coached, and developed new managers for the company.
- Proficient in P&L analysis.
- Conducted thorough interviews, made informed hiring decisions, provided comprehensive training.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Developed, implanted, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping, including the completion of proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to the satisfaction of all parties.
- Created fun team-building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
District Manager
Panera Bread
Southwest Denver, CO
07.2009 - 11.2022
- Managed up to 8 locations, addressing each store's unique strengths and challenges.
- Set and achieve goals for increased sales from multiple channels of revenue, both in and outside of the cafés.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Create 30-, 60-, and 90-day business goal plans for a roadmap to success.
- Updated and tracked budgets to ensure P&L goals are obtained, and conducted weekly meetings with various managers to achieve those goals.
- Control all operational costs from maintenance, labor, cost of goods, and controllable profits.
- Enhance customer experience through the hiring, staffing, and training of all associates for various positions.
- Review schedules for all management and associate positions to ensure proper staffing.
- Develop managers on various operational duties that align with their career goals.
- And more
Education
High School Diploma -
Ramona
Riverside, CASkills
- Optimistic Outlook
- Business management
- Skilled in Operational Strategy Implementation
- Inventory Control Expertise
- Customer-Focused
- Goal-Driven
- Team Building
- Problem-solving
- Training and coaching, staff development
- Leadership development
- Conflict management
- Strategic planning and execution
Timeline
Director of Operations
Apex-Pizza
12.2022 - Current
District Manager
Panera Bread
07.2009 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Ramona
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