Dedicated hospitality professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and leading through change management and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
06.2022 - Current
Opened a new concept store focused on operations and efficiency
Development of internal partners to promote within the company
SM peer support for change management for innovation and professional growth
New store opening expert
Executed Business Analysis identifying opportunities for growth
Trained externally hired and internally promoted new Store Managers.
Ensured operational standards were met by coaching and guiding partners to build skills and close knowledge gaps..
District Manager
TLA • Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2021 - 05.2022
Planned quarterly team strategies for a 24-million-dollar plus portfolio
Provide support and resources to team leaders to build capabilities, skills and close knowledge gaps.
12 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy that aligned with area and company priorities.
Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
Store Manager/Store Manager Trainer
Starbucks Coffee
06.2016 - 05.2021
Company direct reports including 6 Shift Supervisors and 24+ Baristas
Recruited, trained and developed the best leaders in retail with developing internal partners
Business analysis to grow KPI’s, profitability and customer service
Trained Store Managers
GM & Multi-Unit Operations Manager
The Melting Pot Restaurants
05.2008 - 06.2016
Portfolio of over $4.8 million in revenue
Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of executing new menu launched quarterly.
Managed a team of 8 direct reports and 40 indirect reports
Uplifted a guest focused environment with a focus on quality food, wine and cocktails by creating menus that allowed guests to customize their experience.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Education
Business
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
1998
Skills
Microsoft Office
Talent development
Networking
Project Strategy
Portfolio Management
Customer Service
Team Building
Constructive Feedback
Accomplishments
The Melting Pot awards include Top Quality Certifications award, Inaugural Test Store franchise Development, Top Guest Service Index, Top St. Jude fundraising team, National Operators Conference Key Note Speaker and Powerhouse Franchise
Starbucks awards include Store Manager of the quarter multiple awards, Bravo Award, Store Manager trainer, Area Partner Network lead, New Store Opening lead.