Gil Brand
Irmo,SC
Summary
I am a married (24yrs) father of 3 kids 2 boys 1 girl. I am a self starter an have been self employed for nearly 20 yrs . I was in the Waste Hauling business for 23 yrs . 6 yrs ago I bought a successful breakfast an lunch restaurant . I was in business approx 1 1/2 yrs when COVID hit,although we did survive it took an extreme toll on the business just like everyone else . I recently closed it due to lease agreements an many other contributing factors.
In my free time i enjoy golf ,fishing an spend a lot of time with my kids as 1 plays high sports
an in the fall he'll be playing in college.
I served 10 yrs in the military and hold several awards and accommodations .
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Original Brunches
West Columbia , SC
08.2018 - 01.2024
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Coordinated with technical and IT teams to develop company website and create online advertisements.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC06-1991
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Analytical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Team Management
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Directed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
The Original Brunches
08.2018 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Midlands Technical College
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