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Education
Skills
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Certification
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Derek Messenger

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Results-driven general manager with expertise in financial management and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in training high-performing teams and implementing operational improvements. Consistently adheres to budget constraints while enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager/Managing Partner

Cowboy Jack's
Minneapolis, MN
08.2018 - 06.2025
  • Oversaw staff training and development to enhance team skills and performance.
  • Streamlined daily operations to improve restaurant efficiency and service delivery.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining high standards of service quality.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to ensure adherence to budget constraints.

Director of Sales and Marketing

Saint's Pub + Patio
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2012 - 08.2018
  • Trained and mentored sales staff, fostering high performance and increasing team engagement.
  • Managed social media marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
  • Collaborated with culinary teams to create and implement seasonal menu promotions, driving customer engagement and sales.

Education

Master of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12-2010

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Financial management
  • Budget oversight
  • Strategic planning
  • Market analysis
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer service excellence

Accomplishments

  • General Manager of the Year - 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Silver Star Recipient - 2008
  • Purple Heart Recipient - 2008

Certification

  • CPR Certification

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

United States Navy - 2005-2012

Combat Corpsman (Medic)

Timeline

General Manager/Managing Partner

Cowboy Jack's
08.2018 - 06.2025

Director of Sales and Marketing

Saint's Pub + Patio
05.2012 - 08.2018

Master of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Derek Messenger