Desiree Stripling
Calhoun,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with eight years of experience in operations management, transitioning to the medical sector. Expertise in triage, prioritization, and interpersonal communication enhances team effectiveness. Strong commitment to leveraging operational skills for improved patient care. Focused on continuous learning and adaptation in a medical environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Buzzrr LLC
Calhoun, GA
10.2023 - 05.2026
- Built strong and collaborative relationships with small business owners, potential clients, and influencers.
- Set the company's overall communications strategy and led it internally and externally.
- Ensured consistency in brand messaging across all channels and business units.
- Translated market analysis into actionable strategies.
Assistant General Manager
Ruby Tuesday
Calhoun, GA
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Manages store cash intake with high accuracy, and prepares daily bank deposits.
- Places new inventory orders and oversees correct restocking procedures to maintain operational output.
- Supervise critical budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and scheduling for projects.
- Motivates and leads team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Discipline and maintain staff to deliver hospitable, professional service, reflecting business initiatives.
Kitchen Manager/Chef
King Street Market
Calhoun, GA
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Assisted in creating seasonal menus, using organic meats and vegetables, with a wide range of recipes
- Handled interviewing staff and training in all areas of the kitchen.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Event Coordinator/Planner
Wed 101
Calhoun, GA
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Planned, coordinated and executed weddings and special events.
- Produced contracts and invoices for events and monitored fee collection.
- Assisted with training and supervision of staff, driving successful event management.
- Maintained files with contracts, agreements and work orders in client-specific platforms.
Garde Manger Chef
Common Quarter
Marietta, GA
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College
Acworth, GA08-2028
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA06-2014
Skills
- Training and Development Skill
- Team Leadership Strength
- Department Oversight
- Originality and Creativity
- Staff Development
- Management Team Building
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Budget Control
- Goal Setting
- Customer Service Management
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
Certification
- Serv Safe Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Buzzrr LLC
10.2023 - 05.2026
Assistant General Manager
Ruby Tuesday
07.2021 - 10.2023
Kitchen Manager/Chef
King Street Market
03.2017 - 12.2020
Event Coordinator/Planner
Wed 101
05.2014 - 04.2017
Garde Manger Chef
Common Quarter
10.2013 - 11.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Chattahoochee Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College