Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills - Operations
Administrative Skills
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Diana Keller

DAYTON,OH

Summary

Results-driven Operations Leader with 25 years of experience in high-volume environments. Skilled in integrating Lean methodologies to enhance inventory processes and maximize ROI. Achieved 7% sales growth while controlling COGS and labor within 2%. Strong background in team mentorship and process optimization to ensure operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Giordano’s
02.2024 - 02.2026

Directed front and back of house operations, ensuring efficient service flow and customer satisfaction.

Managed teams ranging from 2-13 employees.

Hired, trained, and mentored employees, developing a skilled and cohesive team.

Consistently maintained labor budget within 2%

Cross-trained in all positions to enhance team support and operational flexibility.

Front of House Manager

TJ Chumps
10.2020 - 02.2024
  • Streamlined FOH operations in a high volume, fast-paced setting by maintaining quality control standards and processes and optimizing service flow.
  • Coordinated front-of-house staff shifts to optimize coverage during peak hours.
  • Directed teams with 3-30 employees.
  • Managed bar inventory control and conducted root cause analysis to enhance service reliability.

Assistant General Manager

Archers Tavern
04.2017 - 10.2020
  • Led front and back of house operations that included 6-20 employees.
  • Oversaw cost of goods sold to maintain profitability
  • Hired, trained and coached front of house staff to improve service standards by process and the flow of the restaurant.
  • Enhanced guest experience through themed events and catered reservations.

Exec. Asst/Purch/Demand/Lean Mfg

Honeywell
10.2012 - 05.2014
  • Supervised purchasing and demand planning department, optimizing workflows and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project workflows.
  • Coordinated customer service, events, and meetings for VP of Marketing to ensure seamless execution and problem resolution.

Education

Lean Manufaturing and Leadership Training -

01-2013

General Business Courses -

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
01-2002

High School Diploma -

Beavercreek High School
Beavercreek, OH
05-1998

Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Team Development
  • Inventory control
  • Demand planning
  • Supplier Relations
  • Vendor Management
  • Process writing
  • SOPs
  • Quality Assurance
  • Shift Management
  • Promotional Events
  • Cost Estimation
  • Customer Experience
  • Customer Relations

Skills - Operations

  • Lean Manufacturing and Leadership Training
  • Inventory control and demand planning
  • Supply chain management
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Process writing (SOPs)
  • Six Sigma Training

Administrative Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
  • POS Systems (Toast, MICROS, Squirrel and NCR Aloha)

Leadership Experience

  • Managed cross-functional teams of 25+ in a high output environment maintaining safety, service and quality standards
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training and mentorship
  • Architected new department from a manual administrative role that tracked sales performance

Communication Skills

  • Inter-departmental Liaison
  • Customer Relations
  • Executive support
  • Moderated departmental meetings

Certification

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Giordano’s
02.2024 - 02.2026

Front of House Manager

TJ Chumps
10.2020 - 02.2024

Assistant General Manager

Archers Tavern
04.2017 - 10.2020

Exec. Asst/Purch/Demand/Lean Mfg

Honeywell
10.2012 - 05.2014

Lean Manufaturing and Leadership Training -

General Business Courses -

Sinclair Community College

High School Diploma -

Beavercreek High School
Diana Keller