Gena Howe
Minneola,FL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Rhine Enterprises Inc
Minneola, FL
06.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Oversaw product development initiatives from concept through completion stages.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lake High School
Groveland, FL05-2009
Some College (No Degree) -
Lake Sumter State College
Clermont, FLSkills
- Distribution Management
- Sales
- Customer Retention
- Schedule Management
- Quality Management
- Service Quality Improvement
- Customer Relationship Management
- P&L Management
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Scheduling
Certification
- ServeSafe Certification
- Leadership Capstone Certification
- General Manager Capstone Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Rhine Enterprises Inc
06.2009 - Current
- ServeSafe Certification
- Leadership Capstone Certification
- General Manager Capstone Certification
High School Diploma -
South Lake High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Lake Sumter State College