Jennifer Freites
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with a diverse 26 year work history.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Bar Manager
The Briad Restaurant Group D/B/A TGI Fridays
Jupiter, FL
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Improved liquor cost within 2 months through training and motivation.
- Processed in-house batching of syrups, tonics, tinctures, bitters and infusions.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Reduced labor costs by improving employee schedules and workflows to capitalize on individual strengths and better meet forecasted customer demands.
Kitchen Manager
The Briad Restaurant Group D/B/A TGI Fridays
Florham Park, NJ
12.1998 - 01.1999
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Sourced local vendors to reduce costs.
General Manager
The Braid Restaurant Group D/B/A TGI Fridays
Florham Park, NJ
01.1999 - 06.2003
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
Office Manager/Franchisee
The MichaelAngelo Group, LLC D/B/A Wendy's
Jupiter, FL
01.2008 - 06.2014
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
- Aggregated and analyzed data related to administrative costs to prepare budgets for corporate and restaurant-level management.
- Prepared and/or oversaw month end and year end financials/P&L's.
- Prepared annual budgets for corporate and restaurant-level leadership.
CMO/Director of Procurement/Franchisee
JAF Restaurant Group
Jupiter, FL
07.2014 - 10.2020
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Prepared written request for proposals (RFP).
- Negotiated bids and made recommendations to CEO.
- Ensured corporate Marketing Initiatives are implemented and executed at restaurant level.
- Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies for our 18 restaurants.
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.
Medical Billing Specialist
Gulf Shores Internal Medicine
Jupiter, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
- Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
- Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
- Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
- Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
- Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Matawan Regional High School
Aberdeen, NJ06.1992
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ06.1995
Skills
- Material Sourcing and Distribution
- Supplier Partnerships and Relationships
- Supplier Performance Evaluation
- Bid Proposals
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Planning and Sourcing
- Procurement Strategies
- Outside the Box Thinking
- Team Builder
Timeline
Medical Billing Specialist
Gulf Shores Internal Medicine
02.2021 - Current
CMO/Director of Procurement/Franchisee
JAF Restaurant Group
07.2014 - 10.2020
Office Manager/Franchisee
The MichaelAngelo Group, LLC D/B/A Wendy's
01.2008 - 06.2014
General Manager
The Braid Restaurant Group D/B/A TGI Fridays
01.1999 - 06.2003
Kitchen Manager
The Briad Restaurant Group D/B/A TGI Fridays
12.1998 - 01.1999
Restaurant Bar Manager
The Briad Restaurant Group D/B/A TGI Fridays
01.1996 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Matawan Regional High School
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
Middlesex County College
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