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Kaleb Gebremariam

Management
Chicago,IL

Summary

Seasoned professional bringing years of experience in leadership and management from my career either as an entrepreneur or employment in various industries including parking, travel agency, restaurant and retail. strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/operator of a Limousine Service

Addis Zemen, Inc.
Chicago, IL
09.2014 - Current
  • Successfully operated this family-owned transportation business and have built a large client base.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including daily revenue and accounting.
  • Maintained relationships with customers in order to secure repeat business.
  • Created marketing strategies to drive additional business.

Restaurant Owner

Green Village Restaurant
Chicago, IL
04.2008 - 09.2013
  • Owned a successful family restaurant with substantial growth. The restaurant has added great value to the striving, diverse neighborhood.
  • Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase restaurant sales.
  • Performed regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety requirements are met, as well as adherence to health codes and regulations set by state and local government agencies.
  • Trained and supervised kitchen staff in proper food preparation techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with local health codes and safety regulations.

Operations Manager

CPS Parking
Chicago, IL
04.2002 - 11.2007
  • Managed the day-to-day operations, client relations, marketing, budget preparation, and payroll.
  • Established partnerships with local businesses to provide discounted rates for their customers' parking needs.
  • Provided guidance to staff members regarding proper use of equipment and protocols for dealing with customers.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management.
  • Improved operations by installing new technology parking payment system, from contract negotiations to installation.

Managing Owner

Yemgeta Travel Agency
Chicago, IL
06.1998 - 02.2002
  • Successfully managed travel and tour company specializing into Africa.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Attended several trade shows in Europe and Asia to maximize our business.
  • Working knowledge of Amadeus reservation system
  • IATA certified

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
12-1988

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Hiring
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Operations Management

Affiliations

  • active in community events

Certification

Project management

IATA Certified

Languages

Amharic and Tigrigna
Native language

Timeline

Owner/operator of a Limousine Service

Addis Zemen, Inc.
09.2014 - Current

Restaurant Owner

Green Village Restaurant
04.2008 - 09.2013

Operations Manager

CPS Parking
04.2002 - 11.2007

Managing Owner

Yemgeta Travel Agency
06.1998 - 02.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

University of Illinois At Chicago

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