Karen Rodriguez
Corner Bakery Cafe
Milwaukee,WI
8
years of professional experience
Professional leader with comp rehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Work History
General Manager
2 Years 11 Months- Led daily operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and adherence to quality standards.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a high-performing team.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies that improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, optimizing supply chain logistics for timely deliveries.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
Legal Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for efficient retrieval and tracking.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and court personnel to streamline processes.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and provided summaries of findings.
Recruiter
2 Years 2 Months- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Organized applicant drug tests and obtained results.
- Contacted all job applicants to inform of application status.
- Brought in well-qualified, multifaced job candidates to fill open positions.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Greeted employees, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Recruiting, screening, hiring, training and assigning employees
Skills
Leadership and team building
Problem resolution
Operations management
Time management
Training and coaching
Customer relations
Administrative skills
Strategic planning
Project planning
Bilingual
Efficient multi-tasker
Goal setting
Timeline
General Manager
Corner Bakery Cafe
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Legal Assistant
Dunk Law Firm
06.2021 - 04.2023Read More
Recruiter
One Source Staffing
01.2019 - 03.2021Read More