Jesse Foster
Austin,TX
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 10 years of experience focused on increasing revenues, expanding margins and elevating system protocols to increase productivity and efficiency. Immensely adaptive and deadline-oriented. Consistently execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous and conscientious leader and strategist with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational direction for large teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Sound Of Work Construction
Austin, Texas
08.2021 - Current
- Determined project scope and timeline in conjunction with client's desired end result.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs and deadlines.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive and efficient working relationships.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
General Manager
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
Ausitn, Texas
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Launched new, robust business management software system, resulting in improved operational insight and planning.
Banquet Director
Barr Mansion Artisan Ballroom
Austin, Texas
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
- Directed and managed all banquet functions for 80 - 500-person events.
- Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.
- Arranged furniture and equipment to maximize space and floor plan for seamless movement during functions.
- Performed cost-benefit analysis for corporate and social events.
- Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
- Coordinated 380 events throughout 2 banquet spaces, including weddings and corporate meetings.
Feature Writer & Assistant Editor
Cover Financial Services Magazine
Johannesburg , Gauteng
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
Safari Guide
Uncharted Africa Safari Co.
Kalahari Desert, Botswana
2009 - 2011
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Film And Theatre
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2007
Skills
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Cost Reduction
- Team Leadership
- Decision Making
- Records Organization and Management
- Supplier Monitoring
- Staff Scheduling
- Customer Service Management
- Sales Tracking
- Department Oversight
- Layout Planning
- Process Development and Streamlining
- Waste Management and Reduction
- POS Terminal Operations
- Recycling and Conservation
- Calendar Management
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Price Structuring
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Timeline
Project Manager
Sound Of Work Construction
08.2021 - Current
General Manager
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
09.2019 - 04.2021
Banquet Director
Barr Mansion Artisan Ballroom
08.2018 - 09.2019
Feature Writer & Assistant Editor
Cover Financial Services Magazine
01.2010 - 04.2012
Safari Guide
Uncharted Africa Safari Co.
2009 - 2011
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Film And Theatre
University of The Witwatersrand
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