Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hospitality Groups
References
Timeline
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Jerry Saena

Houston,TX

Summary

Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Sundown Entertainment
Houston , TX
2023.08 - 2024.03

-Todos Santos

  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

General Manager

The Kirby Group
Houston , TX
2022.04 - 2023.01

-Holman Draft Hall

  • Established more organization and high standards to an already relevant venue.
  • Was part of the development of a new monthly promotion night, 'First Friday'.
  • Trained staff in new methods of upselling.
  • Brought a new approach to hosting and managing events, which resulted in an average increase of 10% in monthly sales.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.

General Manager

SoClutch Group
Dallas , TX
2021.04 - 2022.01

-The Sporting Club.

-Blúm

  • I was heavily involved in configuring/installing the point of sale system (R-Power).
  • Responsible for biweekly payroll of over 75 employees.
  • Scheduled and produced Celebrity/Music Artist performances.
  • Oversaw product development initiatives from concept through completion stages.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.

Assistant General Manager

SoClutch Group
Dallas , TX
2020.07 - 2021.05

-The Clutch Bar.

-Concrete Cowboy

  • Managed and worked with two of Dallas's leading promotional groups.
  • Assisted in producing and hosting Celebrity/Artist events.
  • Operated high volume weekends through the CFB/NFL season.
  • De-escalated and found mutual solutions for client disagreements.

Manager

Evening Entertainment Group
Dallas , TX
2019.01 - 2020.07

-The Bottled Blonde

-The Backyard

  • Responsible for overseeing Security and Bussers.
  • Managed scheduling, hiring, and training
  • Developed weekday promotions.
  • Led and organized private events.

Door Guy/Security/Host

Various Venues
Dallas , TX
2013.12 - 2019.02
  • Monitored and oversaw venue safety
  • Checked IDs, managed capacity, and handled conflicts
  • Provided a sense of safety to patrons and employees
  • Networked with regulars.

Education

A.P.S.M - Applied Physiology And Sport Management

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Situation Flexibility
  • Clientele Relationship
  • Vendor Management
  • Payroll Administration
  • Invoice Processing
  • Organization and Administration

Hospitality Groups

  • Evening Entertainment Group, Scottsdale, AZ
  • The SoClutch Group, Dallas, TX
  • The Kirby Group, Houston, TX
  • Sundown Entertainment., Houston, TX

References

All references available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Sundown Entertainment
2023.08 - 2024.03

General Manager

The Kirby Group
2022.04 - 2023.01

General Manager

SoClutch Group
2021.04 - 2022.01

Assistant General Manager

SoClutch Group
2020.07 - 2021.05

Manager

Evening Entertainment Group
2019.01 - 2020.07

Door Guy/Security/Host

Various Venues
2013.12 - 2019.02

A.P.S.M - Applied Physiology And Sport Management

Southern Methodist University
Jerry Saena