Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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David Piwinski

Inverness,FL

Summary

Knowledgeable Mechanics with strong background in product management, delivering impactful product strategies and successful product launches. Demonstrated expertise in market analysis and cross-functional team leadership. Proven ability to drive product development and manage lifecycle processes effectively.

Strong knowledge of retail and wholesale/ grocery and hardline functioning operations.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Prep Cook

Chili's Bar and Grill
12.2022 - Current
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Enhanced teamwork in the kitchen by fostering strong communication and collaboration among staff members.
  • Reduced order preparation time by prepping ingredients ahead of busy shifts, ensuring timely service for customers.

Lodge Lead

Dicks Sporing Goods
04.2020 - 06.2022
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.

Assistant Store Manager

Heinen's Fine Foods
12.2016 - 10.2019
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.

Manager of Operations /Small Business Co-Owner

Value King
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Streamlined operational processes by implementing efficient workflow management strategies.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, promoting professional growth opportunities through coaching methods.

Assistant Manager

Sam's Club
03.2013 - 10.2015
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

Department Manager

Costco Wholesale Corp
04.2002 - 04.2013
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.

Senior Product Manager

Rossborough Manufacturing
12.1982 - 03.2013
  • Increased product adoption by identifying customer needs and developing innovative product features.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through proactive communication of feature updates, bug fixes, and other relevant information related to the products managed.
  • Collaborated with sales teams on generating targeted marketing materials that effectively communicated unique selling points of each product offering.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Created production operating plans with concrete goals and clear timelines to predict manufacturing output.
  • Increased new client acquisition through targeted initiatives.
  • Liaised with sales and marketing team to collect customer feedback, incorporating into subsequent production runs and development lifecycles.
  • Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.

Consultant Engineer

Advanced Bearings Inc.
02.2002 - 08.2003
  • Supported project planning and execution efforts relating to technical documentation and process development.
  • Monitored project activities and verified team adherence to project budget, business standards and regulations.
  • Increased team efficiency by implementing standardized procedures for documentation, communication, and task management.

Assistant Plant Engineer

Empire Plow Co. Inc.
05.1980 - 08.1982
  • Managed various capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Served as a liaison between management and engineering staff, fostering effective communication across departments.
  • Assisted in the design and installation of new equipment, resulting in increased production capabilities.

Education

No Degree - Business

Detroit College of Business
Dearborn, MI

No Degree - Technology Management

Michelin Proving Grounds
South Carolina
05-1999

BBA - Business Administration

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
04-1981

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering

West Side Institute of Technology
Cleveland, OH
06-1980

Skills

  • Project management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Competitive analysis
  • Sales forecasting
  • Manufacturing expertise
  • Market research and analysis
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Design thinking
  • Production expertise
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Staff management
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Staff training and development
  • Scheduling and time management
  • Product knowledge expertise
  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation
  • Restaurant equipment care

Affiliations

  • Iron and Steel Association
  • Ceramic Engineer Institute
  • Michelin Proving Grounds

Certification

  • Playing Sports
  • Embracing outdoor adventures such as Fishing and Hunting
  • Racquetball and Squash

Timeline

Head Prep Cook

Chili's Bar and Grill
12.2022 - Current

Lodge Lead

Dicks Sporing Goods
04.2020 - 06.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Heinen's Fine Foods
12.2016 - 10.2019

Manager of Operations /Small Business Co-Owner

Value King
03.2015 - 10.2016

Assistant Manager

Sam's Club
03.2013 - 10.2015

Department Manager

Costco Wholesale Corp
04.2002 - 04.2013

Consultant Engineer

Advanced Bearings Inc.
02.2002 - 08.2003

Senior Product Manager

Rossborough Manufacturing
12.1982 - 03.2013

Assistant Plant Engineer

Empire Plow Co. Inc.
05.1980 - 08.1982

No Degree - Business

Detroit College of Business

No Degree - Technology Management

Michelin Proving Grounds

BBA - Business Administration

Cleveland State University

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering

West Side Institute of Technology

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