Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Photoshop, Salido, Micros, Toast
David Divinsky
Queens,NY
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 3 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager
Sweer Afton
Astoria, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Bartender
The Bonnie
Astoria, NY
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Sales Representative
DeCrescente Distributing Co
Mechanicville, NY
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Enhanced territory operations through successful cold-calling of area business leaders and establishing favorable contracts.
- Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colonie Central High School
Albany, NY 09.2003 - 08.2007
No Degree - Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY 09.2007 - 09.2009
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Coaching and Mentoring
Effective Leader
Business Development
Performance Improvement
Software
Interests
Travel, Language, Geography, Gaming, Exercise
Timeline
General Manager
Sweer Afton
08.2019 - Current
Bartender
The Bonnie
10.2017 - 08.2019
Sales Representative
DeCrescente Distributing Co
05.2016 - 10.2017
No Degree - Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
09.2007 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Colonie Central High School
09.2003 - 08.2007