Erick Velliquette
Denver,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated, reliable team leader in search of a challenging & rewarding management position within the animal welfare industry that focuses on ensuring the welfare of the animals, the facilitation of their adoption/fostering, and/or care.
Conceived & operated own restaurant.
Managed teams of 10 to 150+.
My leadership & drive leads to a positive & motivated, more efficient work place.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
SHELTER MANAGER
MAXFUND NO-KILL DOG ADOPTION CENTER
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Promoted from Lead Kennel Tech to Shelter Manager after five months of employment
- Managed a staff of 25+ with responsibilities that included: selection & scheduling of all intakes from both in-state & out-of-state shelters/rescue organizations; on-going 'Surrender Waitlist' management & planning of dogs waiting to be surrendered; overseeing care, training, & enrichment of 100+ dogs in the shelter; supervised daily activities, on-going training & growth of front desk staff, foster coordinator, kennel staff, kennel leads & kennel supervisor; maintained shelter compliance with all PACFA regulations; staff development which included hiring, reviewing, disciplinary actions, & scheduling of all staff; monitored overtime & bi-weekly payroll; inventory management & ordering of all dog food, treat, toys, necessary enrichment tools, & all items needed for proper staff & volunteer handling of the dogs; selected & prepared dogs for mobile events; selected & took dogs to local weekly television appearances promoting their adoption; monitored all medical & other expenditures; prepared annual budget; handled all shelter operations including interacting with clients who relinquished dogs, found dogs & adopted dogs; maintained a productive, positive, & fun work environment
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECH (self employed)
SIMPLY FUNCTIONAL REPAIR SERVICES
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed Full-Range of Repair Services (Electrical, Heating/Cooling, & Plumbing) on all Cooking Equipment, Major Appliances, & Refrigeration Units, as well as on-going Preventative Maintenance Programs for select restaurants/bars in Southern Colorado
OWNER / OPERATOR
THE BISTRO on 2nd
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed a staff of 20+ while responsible for all the duties necessary to open a new restaurant: find location; concept & name creation; purchasing of initial equipment, smallwares, & supplies; paperwork for city & state; menu creation; budgeting; staffing; setup of restaurant; creation of all systems, policies & procedures
- Responsible for: on-going creation of seasonal menus, special event menus, private party menus & monthly wine dinner menus/pairings; supervising prep & presentation of food; supervising FOH & BOH operations; responsible for all food, liquor, beer & wine costs/inventories, labor budgeting & costs (payroll), as well as Accounts Payable and monthly Profit & Loss Statements; responsible for all hiring, training, disciplining, promoting & scheduling of staff; maintaining safety & cleanliness of restaurant while managing R&M costs by doing own repairs, cleaning & maintenance of kitchen equipment & facility; establishing relationships w/food/liquor/beer/wine vendors; on-going purchasing of all food & non-food items; creating new & lasting relationships w/guests through constant floor presence & interaction
SERVER / MANAGER
PEPPERTREE RESTAURANT
10.2013 - 05.2016
- With a staff of 14+, responsibilities included: creating & maintaining a High Level of Professional Service in a Fine Dining Atmosphere of table-side cooking; Focused on Personal-Touch Hospitality to Ensure Repeat Guests & Creating 'Regulars'; Assisted w/Table-side Cooking; Responsible for Opening & Closing Managerial Duties
REPAIR TECH (self-employed)
SIMPLY FUNCTIONAL REPAIR SERVICES
01.2007 - 05.2016
- PART TIME from January 2007 to May 2016
- FULL TIME from October 2004 to January 2007
SERVER / MANAGER
JOSEPH’S FINE DINING
05.2008 - 08.2013
- With a staff of 8-10, duties included: Assisted with the (Pre-Opening) Refurbishing, Install, Maintenance & Setup of Kitchen Equipment AInitial Setup of POS System, Liquor/Wine Costs & Ordering); Responsible for creating & maintaining a High Level of Professional Service in an Upscale, yet Relaxed Fine Dining Atmosphere with table-side cooking
SERVER / MANAGER
LA BELLE VIE
11.2006 - 02.2008
- With a staff of 10, duties included: Assisting with the (Pre-Opening) Refurbishing, Install, Maintenance, & Setup of Kitchen Equipment; Initial Setup & On-going Tracking & Management of FOH/Back Office Procedures (POS System, Payroll, Labor Cost, Liquor/Wine Costs & Ordering, P&L, etc); Responsible for creating & maintaining a High Level of Professional Service in an Upscale, Relaxed Fine Dining Atmosphere Featuring French Continental Cuisine
REGIONAL ACCT EXEC / SALES MANAGER
KKMG/KKFM/KSPZ/KVOR RADIO
07.2001 - 09.2004
GENERAL MANAGER
GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY RESTAURANT
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Hired on to train as a GM at the Atlanta location (staff of 50+) before moving onto Washington DC to open that location as GM with staff of 75+
GENERAL MANAGER / AGM / MANAGER
BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP COMPANY
01.1999 - 07.2000
- Hired as a Manager to help open the Miami location before moving to Honolulu to open that location as an AGM
- MY overwhelming STRENGTHS of Fun, Focus, and Drive propelled me up the ladder in only four months to take over as GM with a staff of 120+ & annual revenue of +$7million
MANAGER / SERVER-TRAINER
ZIO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN
02.1997 - 12.1998
- With NO PREVIOUS restaurant experience, I helped open the company’s fourth location as a server, then quickly started their standard three-month Management Training Program to prepare me for my first Restaurant Manager position & second restaurant opening for the company in Colorado Springs; managed staff of 40-60
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
KALC/KIMN RADIO
06.1995 - 12.1996
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
KMG/KKFM/KSPZ/KVOR RADIO
02.1993 - 06.1995
STOCK MANAGER; ROUTEMAN; COMMISSARY MGR
CANTEEN FOOD & VENDING, INC
01.1989 - 12.1992
- As with any family business that one is a part of, I took it upon myself to be an integral part of every aspect of the company since 1983, to include, but not limited to, running a vending route, catering and food service, general maintenance, product ordering & inventory management and commissary management
Education
BS - Marketing
Missouri State University
01.1992
Skills
- Thorough Understanding of the Numbers (P&L Responsibilities)
- Project & Process Management
- Reliable & Approachable Manager
- Takes Ownership of Difficult Situations
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Quick Thinking
- Multi-Tasking Skills
- Ability to work in a Fast-Paced Environment
- Ability to work in an Emotionally Demanding Environment
- Assertive Manager
- Self-Motivated Manager
- Strong Personal Presence
- Genuine Compassion for Staff/Customers
- Passion for Animal Welfare
- Responsible Pet Ownership
- Sales Management
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
References
- Todd Perry, Director of Operations @ MaxFund No-Kill Shelter, 303-596-0619
- Sarah Sutton, Kennel Manager @ MaxFund No-Kill Shelter, 970-433-8171
- Liz Young, Marketing Director @ Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, 720-220-5441
Timeline
SHELTER MANAGER
MAXFUND NO-KILL DOG ADOPTION CENTER
02.2023 - 07.2024
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECH (self employed)
SIMPLY FUNCTIONAL REPAIR SERVICES
08.2019 - 11.2021
OWNER / OPERATOR
THE BISTRO on 2nd
06.2016 - 06.2019
SERVER / MANAGER
PEPPERTREE RESTAURANT
10.2013 - 05.2016
SERVER / MANAGER
JOSEPH’S FINE DINING
05.2008 - 08.2013
REPAIR TECH (self-employed)
SIMPLY FUNCTIONAL REPAIR SERVICES
01.2007 - 05.2016
SERVER / MANAGER
LA BELLE VIE
11.2006 - 02.2008
REGIONAL ACCT EXEC / SALES MANAGER
KKMG/KKFM/KSPZ/KVOR RADIO
07.2001 - 09.2004
GENERAL MANAGER
GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY RESTAURANT
08.2000 - 06.2001
GENERAL MANAGER / AGM / MANAGER
BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP COMPANY
01.1999 - 07.2000
MANAGER / SERVER-TRAINER
ZIO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN
02.1997 - 12.1998
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
KALC/KIMN RADIO
06.1995 - 12.1996
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
KMG/KKFM/KSPZ/KVOR RADIO
02.1993 - 06.1995
STOCK MANAGER; ROUTEMAN; COMMISSARY MGR
CANTEEN FOOD & VENDING, INC
01.1989 - 12.1992
BS - Marketing
Missouri State University
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